Poetry Articles

Writing » Poetry | By Andy Court @ Tuesday, 1st June 2010

Some people seem born for poetry. They are the pioneers that help foster the emotional and intellectual development of society. Though not generally wielding political power, they can lead the civilization of a nation. Most of us, however, are not born great poets. To be a great poet, you must nurture both creativity and the discipline to express your creativity. [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Ryan Round @ Saturday, 27th February 2010

A poem is a created work that uses language to express ideas that are meaningful and memorable. Several broad types of poems that have been used throughout history include the epic poem, lyrical poems, dramatic poems,and the various familiar fixed forms such as ballads and sonnets. Epic Poems The oldest poetic form is the epic, sometimes called the heroic poem. [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Allen Jesson @ Wednesday, 24th February 2010

Whenever any person is parting with you after a long association, you get emotions. You need to express your sentiments. You can use the farewell poems as an effective methods to express your sentiments to the individual departing from you; you might have spent long years with him together. The most refined way can be using the farewell verses for [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Allen Jesson @ Wednesday, 24th February 2010

In olden times, the poets certainly had an exceptional concept when they thought they would enjoy time of a wedding anniversary in addition to permeating an exquisite tone about the occasion by reciting anniversary poems. Even now, individuals are coming back to the same tradition by expressing their heartfelt adherence to each other by singing a selection of anniversary verses [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Ryan Round @ Monday, 22nd February 2010

Because of their economy of words and their creative originality, poems can be difficult to understand and enjoy. An effective analysis of a poem can greatly help a person to appreciate the work. Here are several general features of a good poem analysis. First, read the poem one or more times, looking for the poem's theme or message. Summarize the [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Brian Jones @ Monday, 28th December 2009

William Shakespeare is also referred to as 'The Bard'. The term bard originally meant a friend who likes writing poems indeed Shakespeare gained many friends through his plays. 1. These days "The Bard" is used to call a revered and famous poet. One of the most revered poets of all time is William Shakespeare. This is the first answer to the [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Brian Jones @ Friday, 6th November 2009

Surviving life makes us wise, makes us laugh, and makes us care more for other people who are going through the same things that made us panic or thrilled. Life makes us mourn for those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice. There were times when a situation dawns for us wisdoms in a nutshell, taking us through a [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Chad DeBolt @ Wednesday, 15th July 2009

Love is splendid. Love is exciting and love is what we all crave. If you have ever truly been in love, you know the feeling. Love has been described as being the most wonderful feeling a human being can experience. Love transcends everything. Love is what we yearn for and chase all of our lives. Sometimes love is elusive, keeping [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Chad DeBolt @ Thursday, 2nd July 2009

What better expression of love you can give to your beloved than love poems. This is by far among the most heartwarming and thoughtful gestures of love and affection to your special someone. Some of the greatest poets in history immortalized their love through love poems. And if you think that only these great poets can do that, you [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Chad DeBolt @ Wednesday, 1st July 2009

It is a common connotation that Valentine's Day is the only time when people can celebrate love. This is a much labeled idea and the fact is that; anyone and everyone can celebrate love all-year round, at every second, every minute, and every hour of the day. And speaking of love, the most popular way to express it is through [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Chad DeBolt @ Monday, 15th June 2009

Cute poems are one of the most traditional and popular ways to attract the object of your affection. Poems have the power to explicitly express one's emotion. A well written poem can touch the reader's heart and can bring pleasure. But writing cute poems is no joke! You might think that writing one is just so simple. Unless you are [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Chad DeBolt @ Monday, 8th June 2009

Have you ever read good love poems that brought tears to your eyes or a smile on your face? You know the kind, the kind where you wish you were on the receiving end of the good love poems, the one where you envy the person who has so much love in their life it almost makes you sick. [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Sebastian Marders @ Monday, 2nd March 2009

Some may say the culture of the cowboys has been buried by the buzz of modernization, and that like the archetypal hero he is often portrayed, his artistic expressions have faded into the sunset. But think again. This month, the state of Nevada celebrates the 25th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering to relive the grand cultural heritage of the American West. [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Allen Jesson @ Tuesday, 28th October 2008

An anniversary for a man or a woman is such an important. It represents the time a couple have been together, what they have achieved and how far they have come. Anniversarys are especially meaningful to women because It is a day where her partner can spoil her and make her feel special. It is also a time for a [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Zacharias Allred @ Thursday, 2nd October 2008

Teaching children to write poetry can be done if the steps are broken down. Children learn best when it is simple and easily accomplished. Basically all you need to do is show children how to rhyme words and then put them together. Here are 6 methods. 1. Write a list of words. On the board or [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Allen Jesson @ Monday, 4th August 2008

When it comes to writing a funny love poem you may find yourself faced with a task a lot harder that first thought. This article contains tips and ideas that will help you write a funny love poem. Before you begin your funny love poem I would recommend reading and listing to other poems in the same genre. This will give [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Allen Jesson @ Thursday, 13th March 2008

When searching for an anniversary gift the main thing to remember is to be romantic and sincere, especially if the gift is for your partner or loved one. Sometimes a material anniversary gift really does not express how deeply you feel, and you may consider sending something more heartfelt and personal such as a poem or a card that contains anniversary [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Paul Warren @ Friday, 12th October 2007

I had to write up a flow diagram the other day for the process I need to follow to get a song/lyric from idea to completion. You might find it useful; 1./ You are walking down the street thinking about nothing in particular. One thought leads to another and suddenly you are struck by what seems to be a great idea. [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007

Some ballerina\'s are so graceful that their movements are considered to be poetry in motion. The slight dip at the waist is a silent communiqu to another that they recognize their presence and are giving them a greeting. The passionate embraces that meld their bodies so tightly together give evidence to a passion that is bridled and unspoken. Ballet is [more...]

Writing » Poetry | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 30th June 2007

Some of the poetry for greeting cards was written with a certain person in mind. The poet might be a star crossed lover who has to put their heartfelt feelings on paper and the magic that is derived from the words they write serves to ignite feelings and emotions in any person who picks up the card and reads the [more...]