Are you alive? Do you hear an inner voice that cries
for expression in a form other than direct speech?
Are you moved by the world around you? If the answers to
these questions are "yes", then you are potential poet.
-If you are writing a poem because you want to capture a feeling that you experienced, then you don't need these tips. Just write whatever feels right. Only you experienced the feeling that you want to express, so only you will know whether your poem succeeds.
- If, however, your goal is to communicate with a reader - to generate an emotional response in your reader - then simply writing what feels right to you won't be enough.
- There are a few things to think about before you start writing your poem. The following tips on writing poems will help you get started.
•Know your purpose. - Why are you writing a poem and what do you want it to do?
•Pick a subject- You do not have to pick a stereotypical poetry topic such as nature, animals, love, or some sort of darker topic. Poems can be written about any topic under the sun.
•Choose a pattern- You might choose to use free verse, rhyming couplets, or an epic poetry style. It's better to let the words flow with the style, than to return later and try to fit your already-written ideas into a totally new scheme.
•After picking the subject, think about it - For example, Rain. When you think about rain, what are the things, words that comes to your mind? Note it all down before writing the poem. After you're done with the notes, start writing your poem arranging those words in order, in a way that it makes sense.
•Avoid clichés- These are sayings that have been overused.
•Use imagery- Paint with your words and use concrete words that appeal to the senses. Abstract words can not give the reader a good picture of what you are trying to say.
•Remember that poems do not have to have rhymes or meter. If a poem is too much like a nursery rhyme, it can distract from the poem's purpose.
•Revise your poem - You should put it away for a day or two, then read it again and try to make it better. You may want to have a friend read it and get his opinion.
- Think about what you want to achieve with your poem. Perhaps you want to write a poem to express your love for your boyfriend or girlfriend; perhaps you want to commemorate a tragic event; or perhaps you just want to get an "A" in your poetry or class. Think about why you are writing your poem and who your intended audience is, and then proceed in your writing accordingly.
- If you're aiming to create a rhyming poem, do some brainstorming for your word choices. After picking a topic, write a line about it. If the next line doesn't rhyme with the line above, think of words that rhyme with the line's last word and form a sentence around it. The trick is in the formation of the sentence. If you need to, twist your words around so that they still make sense but you end each line with a rhyme.
- Try to take a break once in a while. It is helpful just to go for a walk and collect your thoughts. Don't write for too long! Give yourself a break, as it will rest your mind.
- Be relaxed when writing. Try to start getting ideas when you get a sudden surge of emotion. Many times, this will help you get started.
- Write poems only when you feel like it. Forced poetry is often not as fluid or well-written as ones you put your heart into. However, if you're going to wait for inspiration to come, know that it doesn't always come at the best times, so be prepared to record all your inspiration for possible use later.
-Do not block your feelings when writing - try to write down whatever comes to your mind and then put it together.
-Emotion is a big part of poetry. If some sort of emotion isn't intertwined with the poem, it's as though you threatened your muse at gunpoint. Your reader will probably see through your forced effort. Pick an emotion to explain throughout your poem or even have a thought or feeling you want to get through the reader's head.
- Take your time to think about what you are writing your poem about. Don't rush your ideas.
- Make the reader be there with the you. Show, Don't just tell. Describe it. Like you'd describe a beautiful scene to a blind person.
So, that's all about writing a easiest poetry. I hope that helped.
Happy Writing!
By - Reader_tweety
