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 toContinue reading “Poetry Is 23”
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Writing Exercise 15
Write about a mythical figure you admire. Is it an animal, a person, or a thing? Describe this figure. What legend surrounds him/her/it? Does he/her/it have a lesson for humanity? Are there any T.V. or movies that could tell his/her/it’s story? What special qualities does he/her/it have?
Try Again
A furry Black and brown Caterpillar Marches bravely Up the branch Stopping at An offshoot. On the left, He spies A big, Delicious Green leaf. Hungrily, He moves His scissor-like Mandibles And tries To take A bite. A gust of wind. The leaf F A L L S Fluttering. Patiently, He continuesContinue reading “Try Again”
Poetry Is 22
Writing processes include revising and rewriting, sometimes several times. The craft of writing uses special techniques, including the metaphor and the simile. When your work is ready, you can submit it for publication on the internet, at different magazines, in anthologies, or your own book of poetry. The pleasures of reading and writing poetryContinue reading “Poetry Is 22”
Writing Exercise 14
Write about your favorite escape, it could be real or imagined. Is it an actual place or is it an activity that helps you escape? What do you like to do to forget about the world? What soothes you and calms you down?
A Trail Adventure
As I walk down the trail, The sun streams through The branches of the trees And robins and thrushes Flit and call out. In a patch of sunlight Lies a garden snake, Which slithers slowly Into the underbrush, As I walk by. A few moments later, A little grey shrew Pokes around in the sawdustContinue reading “A Trail Adventure”
Poetry is… 4
Words are the building blocks of poetry. The roots of modern English words are taken from a Germanic and Latin background. A poem is made of interesting words, whose texture and sounds are pleasurable to listen to. The noise patterns of these sounds are made up of consonants and vowels, which can be: softContinue reading “Poetry is… 4”
Writing Exercise 13
Listen. What sounds do you hear? Can you guess where the sounds are coming from? Are they far away or nearby? Write about what you hear. Does it bring memories flooding back? Maybe it’s a sound that is familiar, maybe it’s a new sound. How does it make you feel?
Poetry Is…21
Poetic inspiration is said to come from the Divine or the Muse. Inspiration can come from emotions, memory, the world around us, other writers, or simply from the imagination. Poetry comes from the unconscious and is used as a voice to solve issues. Keep the mind open to the suggestions of the Muse andContinue reading “Poetry Is…21”
The City
New York city lights Dance brightly Through the hustle And bustle Of the City’s Streets and Avenues. Cars honk And tires squeal As shoppers and city patrons Scurry about Like busy ants On various errands. Outside hotel rooms, Fluorescent blinks Of neon signs Keep weary travelers Awake Till wee hours Of the morning.
Karen Hein Poetry 