Any tips I'll need for poem memorization and recitation?

Question

I was assigned by my English teacher to join the poetry recitation contest because of my proper pronunciation, my broad vocabulary, my loud voice and stage presence, but the poem I was assigned to was a bit long, simple, but long, and I'm not so used to memorizing long poems all by myself.

And, I, myself is really interested and eager to participate in the contest, since I represent my class.

Is there anything or any technique you would be so kind enough to share with me? just so that I could have an easier time memorizing it.

Here is my assigned poem:

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=7247

((THE ARTICLE BELOW, NOT THE ONE ON TOP.))

Thank you all for reading.

Answer 1

Hello, i used to memorize 100 words within ten minutes before class started.  One word will do Repitition. Say it over and over out loud and read the words too[visual and audio helps your brain to remember].

Mike P

Answer 2

Hello, Mr Practicepracticepractice. I have only one suggestion for you (well, two, along with changing 'is' to 'am')...Practice Practice Practice.