How to Write Living Poems

Poetry is when words dance, singing is when words fly, the harmony of both is at the same frequency. They serenade to soul with sanity and evoke emotions that were in hiding. Poetry is an artistic and creative way of communicating. It involves the full engagement of the intellect and the emotional realm thus enabling to express ordinary thoughts, ideas, impression as and opinions in an extraordinary and captivating fashion. In poetry, emotions marry the genius of the intellect in a harmonious melody.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• These resource are only a sample of what available online. Rhyming tool dictionary http://www.rhymezone.com/
• Poetry publishing websites: These sites do not require you to buy or purchase any of their products in order for you to participate. http://poerty.com/ http://www.poetryamerica.com/mail_poem.a

1. Analyze your thoughts, ideas, life and passions, phrases and human history and formulate and right your insight. These aspects will enable you to form passionate poetry
2. Understand that poetry is a means of communicating therefore make deliberate effort to transmit you message in to the intended audience in a proficient manner. It is imperative therefore to evaluate what you write so that you may transmit the right message and values. Your poem should breathe (take up) life and reflect living in a tangible way. Positive attributes in poetry enhance a feeling of wellbeing and enrich lives.
3. Do your research by reading books, websites and other sources of good poetry, take note of the different writing styles and eloquence which comes with rhyming words and thought pattern and rhythm. Writing a poem at least week or once per month helps you practice and improve your skills in a systematic way.
4. Adopt your own original approach that best reflect your values and perspective. Harness the reflections in STEP 1 and apply them according to topics and themes. Align thoughts and logic so that there is flow and rhythm in the poem. Remain descend in your writings in order to fully explore the many flavors of language and expression in your poetry skills without resorting to ‘cheap shots’ and rude language.
5. Sculpture each poem to suite the objective, the tempo and the intended audience. Pay attention to writing patterns and be purposeful in choosing writing style for each poem that will best reflect your poem. Some of the approaches may include overlapping ideas, or thoughts flowing in sequence or chronological order approach, etc.
6. Participate in local poetry writing and readings sessions. There are other poetry arenas online which will enable you to participate and publish your art work.
7. When starting, share you r poems with people who appreciate poetry so that you get encouragement to write and improve your skills in writing living poetry. It is also wise to take constructive criticisms and advise graciously and make the necessary adjustments whilst retaining one’s drive and momentum.