Wednesday 18 December 2013

Tips In Writing Poems Of Inspiration

By Eugenia Dickerson


A poet can write about various topics for the poem such as love, school, nature, money, or anything his or her heart so desire. At times, it is easy as abc to write a poem but there are times when the ideas run empty and creating a poem turns into an uphill climb. When this scenario happens, here are some useful guide on writing poems of inspiration for both neophyte and veteran poets alike.

Condition the mid to write and get creative by sitting still or by reading an inspiring book of poetry and take note of some lines that struck and take it from there. You may also observe nature such as lakes or forest or simply sitting on a bench at the park on a late afternoon just to get some inspiration. Then freely express your feelings and write from within your heart to let the natural flow of your creativity.

For those who have favorite poets read through their words and get valuable insights on their writing styles and topics. There is plethora or books on poems available at the local library or on the internet that you can check out and review. You will be surprised at the various poems and be inspired to write your own once you go through them.

Take also into consideration the planned output of the poem that you envision and take it from there. For example, if there is a special happening or a sad event that you want to write about, then be free to express your feelings through poem. Write from the heart like you are directly communicating to your intended audience who will be reading the poem later on.

You may consider the different styles like haiku, limerick, or sonnet and the other styles available out there. You may also come up with your own style and disregard the other styles by just writing straight from your emotions. Just always write from the heart and express your real feelings within for the best poem to come out.

Always have the writing tools handy so that you can write anytime and anywhere when the idea sparks into the mind. Bring a small notebook and a pen wherever you go so you can scribble notes and pieces of your mind along the way. A tablet, smartphone, or a digital notebook can also be used for this purpose.

Make the poem more meaningful and rich by picking the right words to go with the overall mood or theme of the poem. Consult the thesaurus or dictionary in order to convey the perfect word that describes the idea you have in mind. Create the most fitting tapestry of your poem by playing with synonyms and vocabulary.

You may also use metaphor, repetition, simile, assonance, alliteration, and other poetic devices to further enhance the beauty of the poem. Be sure to use vivid imagery and understandable descriptions so that the audience can readily relate to the ideas that you try to convey to them. So get your writing tools and begin scribbling poems of inspiration today.




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