The Wonderful World of Poetry

This cosy little place, this one right here, is for those who love poetry.

This is one of the most fascinating aspects of creative writing. It allows you to use your imagination to the limit, creating the most unforgettable pictures using only words.

Poetry has the power to touch emotions, creating a complex array of feelings in the reader, ranging from soothing serenity to sheer agitation. It speaks to the heart…

Probably you are thinking, ‘I can’t write poems, leave that to Shakespeare and the rest of ‘em poetic guys.’

How wrong you are. Anyone can write a poem if they really want to… I am going to prove that to you. For instance, I never really fancied myself a poet before. As far as I was concerned, I was a prose guy and could never measure up to the standards of guys like T.S. Elliot. But when I picked up my pen and began to compose a few rhyming verses, I saw the light…

If you think that each time you compose a poem, you have to sound like Shakespeare, you probably will never succeed. The awful truth is that you are not him! Aiming too high may make you quit in frustration.

So, be yourself, and have fun. One of the things that keeps me at composing poems is that it is fun!

If each time you pick up that pencil to compose a poem, you sweat torrents upon torrents of water, take heart! It need not be a tragedy! You can do it, and you will!

Relax. Breath. Close your eyes and imagine…

Soar. Go places. visualise…

Run. Feel the wind in your hair…

Inhale. Smell the freshness of spring…

Listen. Hear the singing of birds…

Dive. Plunge to the depths below…

Go everywhere, see everything…

Let the words take you there…

You want to compose poems,eh? You have come to the right place. You’ll soon be scribbling away like the poet you really are. So let’s get busy!

Poetry Lessons

 

1. How to Define a Poem:
   A poem basically consists of two things; rhythm and meter....



2. Write a poem in a few easy steps!
   An article especially for those just starting out. Apply these tips, and you'll find that writing a poem is easy-peasy!



3. Poetry Forms:
   When we talk of poetry forms, we are talking about various types of poetry that exist, or the various forms it can be written in.



4. Rhyme is Yummy:
   If you can rhyme, then you can compose a poem....



5. Alliteration:
   Ever heard of alliteration? What exactly is it, and how useful is it?



6. Assonance:
   Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds....



7. Metaphor and Simile:
   Metaphor and Simile are very important aspects that should be taken into consideration when composing a poem....



8. The Use of Refrain in Poetry:
   Refrain refers to a technique of repeating lines, words or phrases for a rhythmical effect....



9. The Use of Parallelism:
   Parallelism refers to the repetition of sentence structure or word order to achieve a rhythmical effect....



10. Rhythm and Meter:
    Shakespeare does more than just repeat a fixed number of syllables in each line. He follows a pattern known as the iambic pentameter....



11. English Sonnets:
    I have heard a lot of hearsay about sonnets. Some of what I have heard is that a sonnet is one of the most exciting poems you can ever write.



12. Italian Sonnets:
    All you ever needed to know about the Italian Sonnet. Get started right now!



13. Writing Sonnets:
    The Most complete article on Writing Sonnets you will ever get!



14. Write a Haiku:
    Learn to Write a Haiku and explore poetry in one of its simplest form.

Sample Poems:

These poems are classified according to the device that the poets use to achieve repetitive patterns. I find it incumbent on me to provide as many samples as possible because, by means of this exposure, you will learn how to write your own:

Alliterative Poems:

This is a collection of Alliterative poems - just for you. Enjoy them...

Rhyming Poems:

This collection of rhyming poems supplements the article I wrote on rhyme and rhyme schemes. Please enjoy them....

Assonant Poems:

The Assonant Poems collection is a collection of poems which employ assonance to achieve a repetitive pattern...

Sonnets:

This is a collection of sonnets meant to help you, the upcoming poet to become acquainted with this magnificent art.

Simile Poetry

This is a form that uses similes to paint vivid images. Check out a few samples.

 

Other Poetry Types

Dark Depressing Poetry:

Dark and depressing poems. Drowning in a whirlpool of black emotions. Something you'd rather not know.

Great Poetry Websites

1. Publishing-my-poems.com

 

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