[header] How to turn prose into poetry [title] Identify the prose you want to use. [step] Before you can turn prose into poetry, you need the prose. It can be something you've written personally (e.g. stories, essays, articles, etc.
) or it can be a selection from another author. However, regardless of who wrote the prose, it should have the following criteria : [substeps] The prose should have a clear topic, theme, or subject.