Poetry Is 23

                Poetry can be all-encompassing once it has grabbed hold of your interest. You will find yourself reading, writing, working, and living with poetry. Poetry is a state of being, which can take over your life, in a good way. Learning to write poetry is a good way to explore your inner world. Try to write everyday using your journal. Inspiration will find you as you figure out your voice. Having a passion for something like poetry is fun and allows you to find your words as you express yourself. The beauty and quality of the words you use, may sound surprising when you sit down and write. Images, metaphors, and the musical outpourings you may have, are uniquely yours. The conscious mind thinks and can communicate surprising things about the subconscious thoughts that rule your mind. And read! This will improve your spelling, grammar, and punctuation. On your search for inspiration, be sure to be sensitive to your curiosity and explore your being. Finding the time to write can be a challenge. Work, school, and household chores can seem to stand in the way of writing, and it can be challenging to find the time or the peace and quiet to concentrate enough to write. Becoming a writer is like any job; you need to make time for it, even if its only 10 minutes out of your busy daily schedule. The voice recorder on your phone can come in handy for making note of ideas, phrases, and words that might come to you while you are doing other things. Carrying a notebook is a good idea too. The things that are conducive to successful writing are: a quiet place, good lighting, writing tools (such as pen & paper, or computer), and a cup of tea with a comfortable chair to sit in.