Useful Guide In Writing Poems Of Inspiration

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By Eugenia Dickerson


A poem can talk about anything and everything under the sun from love or money, life, pets, school or any other topics of the poet's choice. Coming up with a good poem can be as easy as sipping a cup of brewed coffee or can be as difficult as climbing a mountain when the ideas run out. Here are some practical tips on writing poems of inspiration that any aspiring or veteran writer can consider.

Get in the creative mood by sitting still to quite the mind and condition it to write, or by reading a good poetry book and randomly picking several lines that inspire. Try also to get inspiration from nature by watching the birds and the flowers in the park or by walking slowly around the seashore. Better yet, express your emotion and let the creative juices flowing freely from within.

Gain insights and wonderful ideas on beautiful poems from poets that you admire by reading their works or listening to their audio. There are many books available on the bookstore or local library as well as poem sites on the internet where you can check out and review. From there, you can already have inspiration on writing your very own poem of choice.

It is also noteworthy to take into consideration your expected outcome of the poem and start from there on. If you wish to convey your message about a momentous happening or a poignant scene, then by all means go ahead. Write as if you are communicating your ideas directly to your intended audience who will be reading your poem later on.

You can consider the different styles like sonnet, haiku, or limerick, or sonnet. You mayor also do your own style that you like best and ignore all the other styles out there. Just keep your heart open and let your emotions flow generously as you write the poem.

Bring writing paraphernalia wherever you so you can easily whatever thoughts that come out of your mind whether you are stationary or on the go. A pen and handy notebook is always useful for you to put your creative ideas into writing whenever you feel like it. You can even use you a digital notebook, tablet, or smart phone for this purpose as well.

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.

It is also best to utilize assonance, simile, repetition, metaphor, alliteration and other poetic devices into the poem to further enhance its beauty. Be sure to put vibrant description and clear setting on the poem so that the audience will be appealed and can readily relate to the poem when they read it. So start scribbling those poems of inspiration and let the creative juices come out like a free flowing river.




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