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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.
A List Of 4 Fabulous Poetry Sites For Poetry lovers
“Poetry Is not only dream and vision; It is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a brigde across our fears of what has never been before.” — Audre Lorde.
Fred MusokePublished 2 years ago in PoetsI Fell Asleep In The Candy Aisle
I Fell Asleep in the Candy Aisle Kit Kat Give Me A Break Twix Left or Right You’re Great Whatchamacallit such a silly name
Pamela JamesPublished 2 years ago in PoetsThe Curse of the Poet
Parades of working class heroes coming up from underground. Walking as if in a trance. New York City, a week or so from Christmas, cold air and green trees line the sidewalks. But the beauty is lost and ignored.
Freddy ZaltaPublished 2 years ago in PoetsBedside Table
Thrown open— the drawer reveals an academy of teachings, Tarot of the Sidhe, Buddahdasa Bikku, the Holy Bible (ESV edition). All bound up, cut perfectly even . Acquired through polite distribution on street corners and restaurant tables or wrapped in pretty paper with a bow for Christmas. At best, the mind shapes them into little doorways for passing through. At worst, trite lassos with which to contain the chaos
How To Be the Amazing Poet You Always Wanted to Be and Know Down Deep You Can Be
Let you in on a secret. I didn’t think I’d ever consider myself a writer of poetry, much less a poet. And to let my guard down. even more, I don’t have it all figured out. Truth is, I won’t ever figure it all out even if I live to see 100. Neither will you, and that’s OK.
Gregory D. WelchPublished 2 years ago in PoetsLast Writes.
I was terrified but I wrote it down anyway My lips never moved but I had much to say So my fears I tried to allay I spent the night with pen in repose
How to Write a Limerick?-
This blog is one more blog of mine written about an interesting poetic form "limerick". What we mostly read and write these days is free verse. But, there are hundreds of different poetic forms existing in our literature since ancient times about which we don't know and also don't know how to write those. In this blog, you will get an idea about what a limerick is and you will get to know the basic steps to write your first limerick.
Swagatika KarPublished 2 years ago in PoetsHow did we get here
I was never even your girlfriend You were never even my boyfriend But at the same time we did all of the small and the big things together
Katarina PenfoldPublished 2 years ago in PoetsI Can Do Nothing, Nothing at All
Can you do something? Not in this case You always try to change the outcome Not today What if? … You begin to ask What if you had done this?
Sharing RandomlyPublished 2 years ago in Poetstrying
The more settled I get the more I learn I have limitless authority over my reaction anyway I can't deal with others exercises
My Body is Safe Here.
My body is safe in the water. Nightly-For hours at a time. Safe from the aches and pains of gravity, and pulling a changing body through months of turmoil.
Stacey RobinsPublished 2 years ago in PoetsA Poet's Tale
Poetry is raw. It can be boiled, baked, chargrilled & sometimes just plain burnt; but mostly, I think poetry is raw. Pure, raw, emotion.
Chanelle JoyPublished 2 years ago in Poets