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  Blackout Poetry Blackout poetry is a unique and innovative form of poetic expression that transforms existing written material into new art. Through the art of "blackout," poets create striking and evocative poems by selectively redacting or "blacking out" portions of a pre-existing text. This process not only encourages creativity but also invites exploration of the relationships between language, meaning, and the unexpected. Origins and Concept Blackout poetry, often referred to as "redacted poetry," gained popularity in the 21st century as an accessible form of literary expression. The concept involves taking a printed page, often from books, newspapers, or other sources, and using black ink, marker, or another form of obscuring material to cross out most of the words on the page. The remaining visible words, however, form a new, often poetic composition. This form of poetry can draw from a variety of texts, whether it's a novel, an academic arti...