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How to write poetry using Copilot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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If you want to play around with AI-generated poetry, Copilot is your go-to tool. Learn how you can use Copilot as your AI-powered poem generator when you want to create a humorous or heartfelt poem. 

What is Copilot?

Copilot is an AI-powered tool with a text generator built directly into it. You can access it by simply entering prompts into Copilot’s Ask me anything… search box. Copilot is capable of writing in an enormous variety of forms, styles, and lengths on just about any topic you can imagine. Does it write poetry? You bet!

What types of poems can Copilot write?

Copilot can write countless types of poems. Here’s a short list of poem types and styles to try:

  • Acrostic
  • Ballad
  • Elegy
  • Free verse
  • Haiku
  • Iambic pentameter
  • Jintishi
  • Limerick
  • Ode
  • Sonnet
  • Quatrain

How to use Copilot as an AI poem generator

Using Copilot as your AI poem generator is fast and easy. Try these types of prompts to generate poetry with Copilot:

  • General. Write a poem about [topic] in [poem type].
  • Person-specific. Write a [poem type] about my friend, [name]. She loves [three things she loves], and we always joke about the one time [event]. Make this poem a tribute to her.
  • Genre-specific. I need love poems for the ages. They’re for my love, [name]. Write up seven lover poems, one for each day of the week, in seven different poetry styles. They should all include her name and my name [name], and they should go from silly to deeply romantic.
  • Audience-specific. Write a rhyming poem about [topic] that’s appropriate for seven-year-olds.
  • Event-specific. I need a poem to include in a speech at a conference. Write a professional poem that will make other people in my field [field] laugh and feel inspired.
  • Conversation-based. Let’s have a conversation in rhyme. I’ll start. I want you to tell me what you love best. Of everything you know online, which topic beats the rest?

In seconds, Copilot will craft poetry based on your prompt. If you’re happy with the poem and want to copy and paste it somewhere else, select the rectangular Copy button. If you want Copilot to try again, select the Refresh button to re-generate the poem. You can also continue the conversation to ask for more poetry, tweaks, or keep chatting away in verse.

Reasons to use Copilot as your AI-powered poem generator

There are so many reasons you might want to use Copilot to help you write poems. Here are just a few:

  • Create a thoughtful surprise. Why not surprise a loved one with a meaningful poem that will make their day? 
  • Add poems to cards. If you’re creating a birthday, anniversary, or Valentine’s Day card from scratch, Copilot can help you write a unique poem for the occasion.
  • Create eye-catching emails. If you’re trying to add humor to a company newsletter or a marketing email that your customers will read, you can have Copilot write a fun poem to spice up your emails. 
  • See poetry examples. If you’re looking for examples of different types of poetry, like sonnets or haikus, you can use Copilot to give you an example of one of these poems.

Copilot is a powerful tool that allows you to generate creative poems in an instant. Try Copilot today to get AI-powered assistance writing poems, emails, and so much more.

DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region.

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