Question

how can i rewrite a poem in my own words?

Answer 1

read it.... & interpret it. what does it mean? describe the emotions the poem strikes within you-does it make u feel uneasy, or is the author uneasy?
when interpreting bring into account what makes u think it is what it is. pick out at least 3 examples to support your analysis.
summarize it and think about what the author was so passionate about when he/she wrote it.

Answer 2

over all-why did the author write this poem in the first place.
Keep in mind, that sometimes the author might use their poetic structure to covey an emotion or meaning.

Answer 3

are you rewriting it as another poem or as a summary