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Learner's Permit New Member
since 2001-01-17
Posts 9Australia |
I am eighteen truly a teen sitting here in front of the computer wondering "How the hell do I write a good poem?" Where do I start? Where can I find resources on writing poems? I know that I can write great stories even just right after I hopped out of bed Or be it when I am half asleep And I want it to be the same for writing poems Thanks for your help hahaha  i don't know where in this netpoets.com form i can ask questions like that... hopefully this is the right place. |
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Allan Riverwood
since 2001-01-04
Posts 3502Winnipeg |
not too big a problem, really. I have the opposite problem you have, so maybe you and I could help one another out? Good poetry seems to usually work with a form, although not always. But if you are beginning, then it is best to try the "every line rhymes with the next." This helps you to search for unusual words and metaphors, believe it or not. Furthermore, practice. I write a Senryu every morning, as daily routine. It's excellent exercise. Just give it a go, give yourself a restriction and form to use, and let the idea come as you write it out. This is how I keep myself sharp, anyway. Give it a try. Best of luck to you. -Allan |
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Jenn Cirrincione
since 2000-07-02
Posts 2107Fl |
Allan is right, that is a good way to search out words and metaphors. But I prefer to not rhyme, and just pick out a topic, (that means something to you), and write about it. Free verse, and just rhyme if you'd like to. It's less restrictive that way. Good luck!! xoxo Jenn "A person can never get over a broken heart if they aren't willing to let go of all of the pieces."-- ?? |
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branden726
since 2000-09-25
Posts 607Bay City, MI |
hi this is the right place i can tell you that, i really loved this poem and all you need to learn how to write is your HEART follow that and all good poetry comes. great poem. "i just love when you bring your whole crew because its just a bigger piece of cake for me to chew threw" |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
I wouldn't know where to start myself pal.....my poems come out of my butt.  I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust. I'm in love with my shadow I admire it daily |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Hi there Learner's Permit ... great way to ask a question in a poetry forum! I enjoyed that. We have some wonderful resources here, so I'll give you a few places to start. If you'd really like to learn more on types of poems, styles, and actually sit in on a few classes, or just read the archives, Nan has a poetry workshop right here, and she's amazing. All you have to do is go to the Main Forums, and go down to the section called "Poetry and Prose Workshops" and have a look through the Poetry Workshop. Where it says "show topics from" make sure you select "show all topics" then just have fun. Everyone does! If you're still looking for some ideas, go back to the Main Forums, and under the "Discussion Forums" section, have a look around the "Poetry Challenge" forum. This is where a lot of poets post ideas, and challenge other members to come up with something based on their idea. There is also another forum called "Teen Explorer". It's off the main forum under "Poetry and Prose Forums". If you have a poem you'd like some further critique on, help with some ideas, have some questions etc. this is a great place to go. Hope that helps ... and have fun! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Yup, I'd like to repeat everything Kit said And you did a good job on that poem up there, so you should do a fine job of fitting in around here. Please post some poems when you write them "Disagreements stimulate thought, thought stimulates action, and action stimulates life." --Lakewalker http://www.thehungersite.com |
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