Light's Out!

Spreading conservation messages is all about turning on lightbulbs in others' heads- that means, you're passing on the power of knowledge to them about keeping the planet healthy!

One writer, however, doesn't like to light the way; he likes to blackout the way. Austin Kleon is a poet who makes poems using two items:

     

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And Action!

Please comment below about your reactions to Austin's poem.

• Do you think blackout poetry is a good way to get across a message? Why or why not?
• What do you think "Start Now" means? What is he talking about?
• Try and write your own blackout poetry!