Poetry Writing Tips

Show, don’t tell.
Do more with less.
Start with basics – not rhyme .
Match sound with meaning
Use rhythm & line breaks
Compare with similes and metaphors
Create vivid imagery
Be specific
Use memory
Exploit the senses

From "Poetry Starting From Scratch" by Michael A. Carey

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JOKE OF THE WEEK :

A candidate came home one night and gave his wife the good news.
"Darling, I've been elected!"
"Honestly?" she replied exuberantly
"Hey," he said " why bring that up? "

QUOTE OF THE WEEK :

" You are the Maker or Unmaker of Yourself "
James Allen, " As A Man Thinketh ."

DID YOU KNOW ?

Laughter provides exercise for the diaphragm and increases the body's ability to use oxygen?