How to Write Simple Poetry

I began writing poetry as a teenager and wanted to pass on some simple tips I used in my writing.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper and Pen

1. One thing I found very useful in writing poetry is creating a little cheat sheet to help me with rhyming words. I started out with some simple words and put all the rhyming words under them. Example: Night, Alright, Flight, Sight, Bite, Fright. Love, Dove, Above, Glove, etc. You get the idea.

2. Next I try to keep each paragraph a length of 4 lines. I keep the last word in the 2nd line and 4th line rhyming. Below is a poem I wrote for my grandmother as an example.

3. It seems you are so far away
   Yet in my thoughts so near
   Such a loving and caring person
   You are so special and so dear
   
   I sit and take a look at my life
   I can trace my family tree
   The truth is – without you
   I realize I would not BE!
   
   We all know life can quickly pass
   And we all have different dreams
   Yet we take so much for granted
   Over the years it truly seems
   
   Although our many memories
   Will continue to last forever
   It is still so very, very true
   A Grandmother is a TREASURE!!!

[projectx]

on 12/15/2009 This is a nice article for getting people to start writing poetry. 5*

[creganic]

on 10/17/2009 You are so cool for this one.... Good read!

[sjppga]

on 10/15/2009 I love poetry. Great article.

[puppytrainer]

on 10/6/2009 Thanks for sharing - I used to write poetry when I was very young. I will have to have another try

[flags4you]

on 10/6/2009 I love the poem and the way that you laid out the steps involved. I use to write poetry and this makes me want to get back into it. I recommended you and give this a 5 star.