HOW TO WRITE A POEM
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Writing poetry is quite a daunting task. It sounds easy at the outset, but when one gets down to it, it becomes more and more complicated. Some of us can go ahead and create a magical flow with words quite easily, while it is a long-winded and onerous task for others. Needless to say, when one contemplates writing poetry, one must be up to the challenge.
There are several things that one must consider while wondering how to write poetry. Here is a list of things to think about that, hopefully, will make the process easier for you.
THE SUBJECT:
Commonly known as the ‘Theme’ of the poem, this is the important starting point and central point of your work. What is the poem all about? What are you trying to get across to the world at large, via your poem? Is it a story, an experience, a description of events, or a description of a place?
An interesting way to take the jump from this point is writing down the words, phrases or sentences that come to your mind when you are thinking about the subject or the theme of your poem. Don’t worry if nothing sounds or feels right, just write it down for now.
THE FEELING:
A poem, no matter how descriptive it may be, is not to be used to state the obvious. We all know that the grass is green, for example. What you need to express in your poem is what you felt when you saw the green grass. What emotions did it evoke within you? What were you going through at the time and how did seeing the green grass change or enhance your feelings at that moment of time? With your words, you have to convey what you feel or felt. The readers have to understand the depth of what you were going through. A poem is essentially about the emotions of the poet.
A way to get past the barrier of writing about emotions is to take ordinary things from your daily life and write down whatever ‘feeling’ words come to your mind when you see the object. Such a list will come in handy and is a good way to practice.
THE MOOD:
How do you want to portray your thoughts, ideas and feelings via this poem? Do you want to make it a serious poem, or a funny one, a sarcastic one or an irreverent one? The mood can often help you convey the feelings more effectively.
Once you have your feeling words in place, you can choose different moods of the poem and try to write a sentence or two that contains the theme and the feeling in these various moods. Which mood do you like the best? Which mood conveys what you feel about the subject more effectively?
THE STYLE:
Choose a style of writing the poem from among several – from classical to the modern contemporary styles of writing poetry, there are many to choose from. Pick a style which is easier for you to work with. Most modern poets often use the free verse style of poetry. Although, to the beginner, this style may not have a formal structure and sound easy to write in, look closely at the work of popular free verse poets and you will find a basic form lurking somewhere.
An exercise to try out at this juncture is to write down your thoughts about something or someone in free verse and then trying to see if you can put those lines into another well-known structure or style of writing poetry. Perhaps a few changes here and there and it might do the trick. Try doing that with two or three styles and find one which you are more comfortable with. This process will help you revise your work and find your style at the same time.
THE AUDIENCE:
Who are you writing for? The audience of the poem can help you choose the language, the style and the words to be used in your piece. Experiment with forms and words to find your unique ‘Voice’ as a poet.
Read out your poem to a few of your friends, relatives, and neighbors etc who fit in with your description of your target audience. Ask for their feedback and what they felt about the poem. Don’t take negative feedback or criticism to heart – it is in fact a learning experience all the way. Try and try till you get it just right.
OTHER HELPFUL TIPS:
• It makes sense to study the forms and styles used by poets across the world to become more familiar with structure, format, rhythm, rhyme and meter along with several other elements used in poetry.
• A dictionary or a thesaurus is very handy to have. Often, a search for meanings of words can help you take a jump off to another wonderful dimension within your poetry.
• Keep a journal, notebook or a diary where you record your thoughts, feelings and experiences, even dreams. You may never know where they may lead you off to.
• Attend as many poet / poetry groups as you can. This helps you get your work read and critiqued by other people and can provide you with valuable insights on your work.
• And to conclude, (and this is perhaps the best tip of all), don’t be afraid to edit and re-write. Don’t take all the criticism personally. Keep a good sense of humor while showing your work. Keep working at it till you feel it is just right and every single word is exactly where it should be.
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Writing poetry is quite a daunting task. It sounds easy at the outset, but when one gets down to it, it becomes more and more complicated. Some of us can go ahead and create a magical flow with words quite easily, while it is a long-winded and onerous task for others. Needless to say, when one contemplates writing poetry, one must be up to the challenge.
There are several things that one must consider while wondering how to write poetry. Here is a list of things to think about that, hopefully, will make the process easier for you.
THE SUBJECT:
Commonly known as the ‘Theme’ of the poem, this is the important starting point and central point of your work. What is the poem all about? What are you trying to get across to the world at large, via your poem? Is it a story, an experience, a description of events, or a description of a place?
An interesting way to take the jump from this point is writing down the words, phrases or sentences that come to your mind when you are thinking about the subject or the theme of your poem. Don’t worry if nothing sounds or feels right, just write it down for now.
THE FEELING:
A poem, no matter how descriptive it may be, is not to be used to state the obvious. We all know that the grass is green, for example. What you need to express in your poem is what you felt when you saw the green grass. What emotions did it evoke within you? What were you going through at the time and how did seeing the green grass change or enhance your feelings at that moment of time? With your words, you have to convey what you feel or felt. The readers have to understand the depth of what you were going through. A poem is essentially about the emotions of the poet.
A way to get past the barrier of writing about emotions is to take ordinary things from your daily life and write down whatever ‘feeling’ words come to your mind when you see the object. Such a list will come in handy and is a good way to practice.
THE MOOD:
How do you want to portray your thoughts, ideas and feelings via this poem? Do you want to make it a serious poem, or a funny one, a sarcastic one or an irreverent one? The mood can often help you convey the feelings more effectively.
Once you have your feeling words in place, you can choose different moods of the poem and try to write a sentence or two that contains the theme and the feeling in these various moods. Which mood do you like the best? Which mood conveys what you feel about the subject more effectively?
THE STYLE:
Choose a style of writing the poem from among several – from classical to the modern contemporary styles of writing poetry, there are many to choose from. Pick a style which is easier for you to work with. Most modern poets often use the free verse style of poetry. Although, to the beginner, this style may not have a formal structure and sound easy to write in, look closely at the work of popular free verse poets and you will find a basic form lurking somewhere.
An exercise to try out at this juncture is to write down your thoughts about something or someone in free verse and then trying to see if you can put those lines into another well-known structure or style of writing poetry. Perhaps a few changes here and there and it might do the trick. Try doing that with two or three styles and find one which you are more comfortable with. This process will help you revise your work and find your style at the same time.
THE AUDIENCE:
Who are you writing for? The audience of the poem can help you choose the language, the style and the words to be used in your piece. Experiment with forms and words to find your unique ‘Voice’ as a poet.
Read out your poem to a few of your friends, relatives, and neighbors etc who fit in with your description of your target audience. Ask for their feedback and what they felt about the poem. Don’t take negative feedback or criticism to heart – it is in fact a learning experience all the way. Try and try till you get it just right.
OTHER HELPFUL TIPS:
• It makes sense to study the forms and styles used by poets across the world to become more familiar with structure, format, rhythm, rhyme and meter along with several other elements used in poetry.
• A dictionary or a thesaurus is very handy to have. Often, a search for meanings of words can help you take a jump off to another wonderful dimension within your poetry.
• Keep a journal, notebook or a diary where you record your thoughts, feelings and experiences, even dreams. You may never know where they may lead you off to.
• Attend as many poet / poetry groups as you can. This helps you get your work read and critiqued by other people and can provide you with valuable insights on your work.
• And to conclude, (and this is perhaps the best tip of all), don’t be afraid to edit and re-write. Don’t take all the criticism personally. Keep a good sense of humor while showing your work. Keep working at it till you feel it is just right and every single word is exactly where it should be.
As I sat there,
All alone and stare
I overheard you say,
"I love you, Renee."
I tried not to cry,
But why?
Was it something I did?
Or did you want me to be dead?
All I want is my pain to just go away.
But what way?
I did everything could,
But it is still hurting me, like any pain should.
I would do anything to get you and the pain gone,
But how?
All I want is everything to go.
I tried and tried to see why you do this to me,
But you just ignored me, my heart, and hated the sight of me.
How could you actually think I was going to be okay?
Okay about me and you just being friends with that all to say?
All I want is that...that..
You never hugged,
Kissed,
And we never fell in love wit each other...
I tried cutting you out of my life,
My mind,
Even my heart...
But nothing worked.
...........
I guess we never were meant to be..
All alone and stare
I overheard you say,
"I love you, Renee."
I tried not to cry,
But why?
Was it something I did?
Or did you want me to be dead?
All I want is my pain to just go away.
But what way?
I did everything could,
But it is still hurting me, like any pain should.
I would do anything to get you and the pain gone,
But how?
All I want is everything to go.
I tried and tried to see why you do this to me,
But you just ignored me, my heart, and hated the sight of me.
How could you actually think I was going to be okay?
Okay about me and you just being friends with that all to say?
All I want is that...that..
You never hugged,
Kissed,
And we never fell in love wit each other...
I tried cutting you out of my life,
My mind,
Even my heart...
But nothing worked.
...........
I guess we never were meant to be..
i'm tired of pretend
i'm sorry it has to end
with all the fear and tears
i know we're done here
take his pictures off my wall
take them off and burn them all
i'm tired of all this hurt and say
just take it all away
i screamed
i cried
but i never seemed to know why
now i know you always lied
so its time for us to say goodbye
i'm tired of trying
i feel like i'm dieing
this hurt and pain never seems to go away
im screaming im pleading
my heart has stoped beating
i wish all this would go away
and gone for he rest of my days
i'm sorry it has to end
with all the fear and tears
i know we're done here
take his pictures off my wall
take them off and burn them all
i'm tired of all this hurt and say
just take it all away
i screamed
i cried
but i never seemed to know why
now i know you always lied
so its time for us to say goodbye
i'm tired of trying
i feel like i'm dieing
this hurt and pain never seems to go away
im screaming im pleading
my heart has stoped beating
i wish all this would go away
and gone for he rest of my days
poetry Is very well
when you
feel it as hell
dream with everyword you write
to make the poetry pride
and shine through your mind
To see the light through your pen
poetry is a trip
you walk in with your feel
and It's easy To heal
your heart
from the hurt
your mind
from nightmare
your hand
from the cold
and your soul
from the fear
It is Magic you can't see
but It's your heart feel
So let your hand write
what's Inside your heart and mind
don't mind it
you need it
go on your way
and stay
to write everyday
we need your finger
to be free
and never be anger
we need your words to
shine our heart with love
you can see the moon with the stars
light your way together
through your darkness forever
when you
feel it as hell
dream with everyword you write
to make the poetry pride
and shine through your mind
To see the light through your pen
poetry is a trip
you walk in with your feel
and It's easy To heal
your heart
from the hurt
your mind
from nightmare
your hand
from the cold
and your soul
from the fear
It is Magic you can't see
but It's your heart feel
So let your hand write
what's Inside your heart and mind
don't mind it
you need it
go on your way
and stay
to write everyday
we need your finger
to be free
and never be anger
we need your words to
shine our heart with love
you can see the moon with the stars
light your way together
through your darkness forever
I hear the whistle in my ear but don't respond.
All I do is admire it's authority.
It's ability to summon all who will obey.
The whistle is a leader, all fear and don't question.
We are not chiefs for we cannot order unless we can call the ones who carry out those duties.
The whistle is not a tool but a messenger.
Whom brings us together and whether forced or not we work together and for that we respect this only God.
The whistle is a sign of peace.
Not an annoying ringing.
And that is why I only listen.
Because for me it is only so hard to do as I'm told.
But for the ones stronger and not misguided,follow the yellow brick road lain out just for you.
Don't stand and wait for others.
Obey your whistle.
Because soon you'll be the one blowing the whistle.
All I do is admire it's authority.
It's ability to summon all who will obey.
The whistle is a leader, all fear and don't question.
We are not chiefs for we cannot order unless we can call the ones who carry out those duties.
The whistle is not a tool but a messenger.
Whom brings us together and whether forced or not we work together and for that we respect this only God.
The whistle is a sign of peace.
Not an annoying ringing.
And that is why I only listen.
Because for me it is only so hard to do as I'm told.
But for the ones stronger and not misguided,follow the yellow brick road lain out just for you.
Don't stand and wait for others.
Obey your whistle.
Because soon you'll be the one blowing the whistle.
HOPE
Our world is broken,
It has been darkened
driven into shadow and uncertainty
we live in fear that disasters will come to us,
arrive on our doorsteps on take what we love most.
that the light of day will never come out of of night that even the stars and moon shall fade away.
Will we be blinded by hate and evil forever?
No
We will overcome this shadow of fear,
we will renew our world and
find our way back to light and goodness.
and when we learn to forgive and love,
the moon and the stars will shine brighter than ever,
and the darkness will be flooded with light.
This is my Hope for our broken world.
Our world is broken,
It has been darkened
driven into shadow and uncertainty
we live in fear that disasters will come to us,
arrive on our doorsteps on take what we love most.
that the light of day will never come out of of night that even the stars and moon shall fade away.
Will we be blinded by hate and evil forever?
No
We will overcome this shadow of fear,
we will renew our world and
find our way back to light and goodness.
and when we learn to forgive and love,
the moon and the stars will shine brighter than ever,
and the darkness will be flooded with light.
This is my Hope for our broken world.
I crave love.
Not worth it.
I crave family.
Not worth it.
I crave freinds.
Not worth it.
I crave freedom.
Not worth it.
I crave to be desired.
Not worth it.
I crave a loving touch.
Not woth it.
I want my mom.
Not worth it.
I want to live.
Not worth it.
I want to be saved.
Not worth it.
SUDDENLY
A warm smile.
I am still not worth it.
A loving word.
I am still not worth it.
A gental love.
A warn voise.
I am still not worth it.
A light peeking thro the dark.
I am still not worth it.
I am still not worth it.
I hang my head because I know I am not worth it.
Not worth it.
I crave family.
Not worth it.
I crave freinds.
Not worth it.
I crave freedom.
Not worth it.
I crave to be desired.
Not worth it.
I crave a loving touch.
Not woth it.
I want my mom.
Not worth it.
I want to live.
Not worth it.
I want to be saved.
Not worth it.
SUDDENLY
A warm smile.
I am still not worth it.
A loving word.
I am still not worth it.
A gental love.
A warn voise.
I am still not worth it.
A light peeking thro the dark.
I am still not worth it.
I am still not worth it.
I hang my head because I know I am not worth it.
I see you.
I feel you.
I reach to you.
You are not there.
My hand goes right through you.
I must be a ghost.
I whatch you.
I need you.
You are a life time away.
I am just a ghost.
I call to you.
You turn.
You look right at me.
God do you see me?
No you dont.
You look right threw me.
You turn and walk away.
I am left alone.
In darkness.
I am just a ghost.
I have lost you.
I whatch you walk away.
I feel the pain.
WAIT!
I cant feel.
For the dead doesnt feel pain like this.
I run to you.
"I am here!" I scream!
You look right pass me.
I am not dead.
Nor am I alive.
The dead I am is much more painful.
I am dieing form a beoken heart.
A lost love I can never get back.
Now I know.
I am just a ghost.
Waiting to expire.
I feel you.
I reach to you.
You are not there.
My hand goes right through you.
I must be a ghost.
I whatch you.
I need you.
You are a life time away.
I am just a ghost.
I call to you.
You turn.
You look right at me.
God do you see me?
No you dont.
You look right threw me.
You turn and walk away.
I am left alone.
In darkness.
I am just a ghost.
I have lost you.
I whatch you walk away.
I feel the pain.
WAIT!
I cant feel.
For the dead doesnt feel pain like this.
I run to you.
"I am here!" I scream!
You look right pass me.
I am not dead.
Nor am I alive.
The dead I am is much more painful.
I am dieing form a beoken heart.
A lost love I can never get back.
Now I know.
I am just a ghost.
Waiting to expire.
Crying tears of blood.
Becuase my hear has burst.
Dieing inside becuase theres no way out.
The pain from being alone is to much to bare.
The only relife.
Is to hear you voise.
Feel your touch.
Love and be loved by you.
The razor blade is a comfert.
Feeling the blood drip to the floor.
Seeing it.
Hearing it.
Smelling it.
It makes me smile.
Love is always the best cure.
To me loved.
I am scared of dieing in Hell.
But it never ends.
Just know I love you.
I miss you.
For I am always with you.
Waiting for you.
My only love.
Becuase my hear has burst.
Dieing inside becuase theres no way out.
The pain from being alone is to much to bare.
The only relife.
Is to hear you voise.
Feel your touch.
Love and be loved by you.
The razor blade is a comfert.
Feeling the blood drip to the floor.
Seeing it.
Hearing it.
Smelling it.
It makes me smile.
Love is always the best cure.
To me loved.
I am scared of dieing in Hell.
But it never ends.
Just know I love you.
I miss you.
For I am always with you.
Waiting for you.
My only love.
upset
and so many thoughts
circling around
your head,
you try to make
this right,
to find the best way
so you could feel better,
so you could be free.
Pain will never
go away,
it always stays
to remember you
that life is not a dream,
life is unpredictable.
Endless questions,
so many "Why",
but the answer
we will
never find!
The strength within
will not let us crack,
life is unpredictable,
who's to say?
Today you're happy,
and yet
despair waits
stealthily
to engulf you.
But,
you need to be prepared.
Not only bad things
happen to bad people.
Unfortunately,
so many pure,
honored hearts
have been broken for
so many times,
in so many pieces,
and yet
they live,
they live with
their agony,
they live with
their groan,
but they live,
tho their eyes are
always sad,
their hearts are
still softly.
Therefore
they know...
Therefore
they are...
The brightest star
that shines
in the dark,
that spark of hope
for all of us
who deserve better.
eveyday I walk lonely
through that way
I don't wanna go
I wanna back
I don't wanna stay In that way
I need something To
keep My heart strong
and to correct My wrong
I don't know What to I belong
But I search for it for time
I don't know how long
I need something to never let me cry or
to let my tears dry
I need some thing
That's Inside your and my heart
To let my soul fly
up so high Into the sky
It's always needed to heal your heart
from this killing hurt
To light your and my way
when the darkness has to stay
through our way
Did You know What it is?
that when everyone want to go away
backs them to stay everyday ,
It's the love
That warms your heart inside
and makes you pride!!!!
through that way
I don't wanna go
I wanna back
I don't wanna stay In that way
I need something To
keep My heart strong
and to correct My wrong
I don't know What to I belong
But I search for it for time
I don't know how long
I need something to never let me cry or
to let my tears dry
I need some thing
That's Inside your and my heart
To let my soul fly
up so high Into the sky
It's always needed to heal your heart
from this killing hurt
To light your and my way
when the darkness has to stay
through our way
Did You know What it is?
that when everyone want to go away
backs them to stay everyday ,
It's the love
That warms your heart inside
and makes you pride!!!!
and tell me what you see.
Everything lives,
everything blossoms,
it's only you
in your autumn.
Your soul is seeking
for something that
is left a long time ago.
Something to cherish,
something to be attached to.
Why did the beast within
wake up suddenly?
Who called the restlessness?
Who shall win?
Will the autumn itself leave?
Nobody knows,
nobody cares
but you!
It's you trapped within,
your mind gives you nothing
but more anxiety.
Peace is the place
you seek within your heart,
trying to find consolation.
Why you?
Why is this happening
to you?
Will the peace find you
one more time,
or you're the one
who should find peace
within?
When everything is black
in your heart,
you beg the darkness
to leave you be,
but the darkness
is not coming
where the joy
glows,
no,it's not coming
where the hope
still holds on.
ok just want you to know that I just started writing poems so if they aren't good srry.
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Blue
its the color of sadness
the color that reminds me all about you
I know you will never love me the was I love you
but how can i survive without my color blue?
What makes Christmas bells ring?
What makes birds chirp in the spring?
What makes kids laugh and have fun?
What scares the deer to make it run?
All of these things are hard to explain
like answering why it has to rain
or answering why love is so heart breaking
even though at first its so breath taking
We cannot keep someone forever
but why do they have to change just like the weather?
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Hope you liked them!
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Blue
its the color of sadness
the color that reminds me all about you
I know you will never love me the was I love you
but how can i survive without my color blue?
What makes Christmas bells ring?
What makes birds chirp in the spring?
What makes kids laugh and have fun?
What scares the deer to make it run?
All of these things are hard to explain
like answering why it has to rain
or answering why love is so heart breaking
even though at first its so breath taking
We cannot keep someone forever
but why do they have to change just like the weather?
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Hope you liked them!