Some tips to get you writing poems.
Ten Tips for Writing Poetry
I’d like to share some creative ‘practice prompts’ which should get you writing whether you’ve got writer’s block or simply need a new angle. Please comment and post your poems!
- Write a poem using the titles of books. See my tribute poem to Colin Wilson on my blog.
- Create a list poem. Using a food recipe as a model, list the ingredients which make up a fulfilling life; or the opposite. Or make a numerical list of instructions for attaining contentment and happiness. A variation is to list what your pet does during a typical day. Anthropomorphising animals is a long tradition and there have been some very eloquent dogs and cats lurking in literature!
- Write a poem from another point of view. A bit like number 2 but you could choose something inanimate. Traditionally the elements (wind, the sea, the sun) have been personified…
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All Things Creative 
I love poetry. Very self conscious about presenting anything I would write. Your ideas are inspiring, good idea, give it a good try, suggestions. Thank you.
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