How can i become better at writing poetry?

Question

How can i become better at writing poetry?

Answer 1

practice, practice...and more practice!

Answer 2

Read as much of it as you can. Reading makes better writers.

Answer 3

go deep down inside ur heart, it doesnt have to rhym or have some funky tune, just write what ur feeling, as long as its what ur feeling inside itd b the best poem ever written. besides poetry isnt bout what u say or how u say it. its just a way 2 express ur personal feelings, so there is no "Bad" or "Good" poetry, cuz all that matters is that u even wrote anything at all =)

best of luck!

Answer 4

read it and practice it

Answer 5

first of all writing poetry is something that u have to have it inside u , inside ur soul u know..and if u have that then by reading more poetries, studing

Answer 6

Take some classes at a community college.

Answer 7

Well  my writes poetry and she gets inspired by going in the places she likes or when she was crying the words came out of her heart the best way you can do it is by letting out you feelings. And Practice hope this works XD

Answer 8

practice...

read more poetry

make a list of rhyming words and then make up sentences with them...

Answer 9

use figurative language and make it rhyme with the same # of syllables in the rhyming verses

Answer 10

Think about different feelings. Remember, it doesn't necessarily have to rhyme. Maybe you can talk a few poetry classes or just writing classes. Good Luck!

Answer 11

you just need to write a lot and ask others. if you want to become better at something it's important to take criticism.ask tips from people you know who  are good at writing poetry. i also find that reading some people others pieces and "inspecting it" you could look at their style and see how they write

Answer 12

The key to writing is often rewriting.  Sometimes a piece of work is so good you need only write it once, but occasionally you'll feel the need to keep changing words or phrases here and there untill you feel it is complete.  That is how most good work gets done.

Answer 13

Keep writing! That is always the first step... even when you think it is not good, write anyway... most of my latest post have been crappy but I have to write all the time... the more you keep at it the more you will find newer ways of expressing yourself...

Also, look close at the world around you... the little things, pay attention to all the details! Write on the small things you see... use the small things to build a bigger picture... always keep yourself open to learning new things. Take what others say with a grain of salt, knowing that some of what they say is true and some is not... always remember that opinions are merely that! They cannot bind you... never let them beat you but sometimes they can build you... That is really all I can tell you except for, never say you have learned all you can... that is the death of any artist, especially a poet!

Blessed Be, Siren

Answer 14

expand vocabulary not all poems need rhyming in fact thats a type of poem free verse could you give me feedback on mine here it is/ im capativated by the essence of beauty radiating off her skin such a beautiful site its a intense struggle to simply look the other way trapped in a dormant state of mind as i gaze upon her long luscious envirgorating hair i morph into the form that of a statue as she stares with those deep penetrating eyes i could stare right back into them for hours at a time her sweet innocent laughter illuminates my soul engulfing me with sheer joy she travels with such grace and such flair like an angel without wings her lips are so delicatley soft like a fluffy white cloud a mere hug from her instansouly erases the negative emotions that the day has inflicted as if an ivisible needle injected me as she spreads harmony where ever she may walk seeing her pearly white teeth causes me to smile as well as she draws closer my heart flutters as her seductive lips meet my face i change into a diffrent color known as red her voice omits s*x appeal drawing me to her as moth to a flame i feel at ease as

she fondles my muscled heart i wish to never leave her presence i wish to be confined to her love for all eternity

Answer 15

I think the best way is to attend poetry readings and read A LOT of poetry. This way, you can expose yourself to all types of poetry and incorporate some of it in your writing.

Answer 16

sit back and relax in the dark with a candle..let your mind ease away from all the dumb s.h.i.t. in life and focus on what it is that inspires you to write down your feelings..good luck

Answer 17

You could read poetry books or reaserch certian poets and find their poetry. ?Just write about stuff that is real. if its good poetry itll just feel right.

Answer 18

Read

Write

Write

Write

Write More

Keep Writing

Go Back

Fix Old Ones

Write More

Just keep trucking. My old poems are HORRIBLE! but im getting better............

Answer mine?

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Answer 19

i would practice a lot and read a lot of it, i'm not a poet so its hard to answer that

Answer 20

practice