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When in grade school, you are given a choice either to recite poetry or create and read poetry. Which did you choose? In writing poetry, one does not have to be born knowing rhyme. It is basically written upon how that writer feels. You can see this when studying poets from the 17th century to present day now. Just different articulations on the vocabulary. Most people think, when attempting writing poetry, that they would get laughed or not accepted because of their lack of knowledge in the “world of the poets” or limited vocabulary. Not true. Please understand that one’s ideas and views are different from the next person.
The key word is FOCUS. “ Who are you writing for? What will it be about? Will I let others read it? Do I care if it is being read? How long will it be? What rhymes with A?”, are questions that should not be in your head. “Topic, Structure, Feeling, and Mood” should be there. Example. “I want to write a poem to my girl friend.” TOPIC=Girlfriend, STRUCTURE=Based upon if your girlfriend likes to read or not, FEELING=Love, MOOD=Seductive.
So you have the tools but the words do not come to mind! FOCUS....they will. Your example is that you want to write to your girlfriend. How does she make you feel? BOOM!!! She makes you feel special. This could be the first line you write. But do not write yet, that could also be your last line. When writing poetry, you have no set guidelines. Remember your MOOD. Begin by writing things you know will bring the MOOD on in the piece. The end result could be that “she makes you feel special” or beginning with “she makes you feel special by doing _____”.
You have the MOOD and you are FOCUSED, let's begin. All poems do not have to begin with a topic, or a setting, or an event. You can begin yours with a word, or a everyday saying, or a descriptive event. Your poem, no matter how long it is, can be 20 words but written in a way to look like a two word sentenced piece. Writing poetry has no limitations. Be sure to put all emotion into the piece. Meaning, describe your emotions to the point of where the reader feels them with you. If you cannot do that, then be blunt. Your reader may enjoy this as well.
Remember, in poetry you must FOCUS. Your piece you created must fit the MOOD you set. If your mood is seductive, bring that poem to a “kiss and not tell” closing. Or, if you do not desire that, bring it to an abrupt ending making the reader want more to read. The choice is yours. The poem is yours. The mood is yours. The feeling are true.
In closing, original poetry written is a result of emotions, external situations, the want to share, or just plain passion. Your poetry that you create is an extension of yourself and yes, it will be judged by those who read it. But do not be afraid to write and get “not so good” reviews. Poetry is like an art of work Keep writing, you can only get better.
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