 Poetry: October 12, 2022 Issue [#11597] |
This week: Poetry Can Help! Edited by: Lilli 🧿 ☕  
More Newsletters By This Editor 
 
1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions
Did you know that writing poetry just might help you become a better writer?
It may even help you get out of a slump or break through writer’s block. |
| ASIN: B00KN0JEYA |
Product Type: Kindle Store
|
Amazon's Price: $ 4.99
|
|
Just Try It!
My granddaughters think poetry has to/must rhyme. They’re taught that in school, I suppose. I don’t know about you, but the thought of writing rhyming couplets makes me quiver. How will I find the right words to match the emotion in my mind and heart? You know, a lot of poetry had absolutely no rhyme scheme at all. Poetry is a wonderful art form and there is much more to it than people think. There are many, many different forms of poetry. If you typically write rhyming verse, give free verse a try; and vice versa!
Poetry can be very therapeutic.
Over the years, and through some of my most difficult days, writing poetry has been therapeutic; helping me think through issues. Sometimes it’s easier to express myself through writing. When I am feeling sad, angry, lonely, or disappointed, I try to channel the emotion into words and onto paper; allowing my heart to spill out. After such a session, I often feel better or get a new perspective. Even if you don’t think you’re a great poet, it might help you, too.
Embrace the Challenge!
As a writer, poetry can be a great way to challenge yourself because there are so many types of poetry. If you’re stuck in your writing, try writing a poem! You might even want to try writing in rhythm and write something in iambic pentameter, trochaic tetrameter, etc. Or for fun, try writing a surreal (dreamlike, stream-of-consciousness writing style) poem!
Poetry can sharpen your skills.
Poetry is an excellent learning tool because it uses a variety of aspects; such as strong word usage, metaphors, description, synesthesia, rhythm, rhyming, etc. Our story descriptions can improve so much if we practice writing more poetry. Word choices will improve and structure can be better. You just might surprise yourself.
It may sound simple (or not), but the art of poetry has more to offer than meets the eye. Every poem you write will help you grow, improve your skills, and improve as a writer. If you’re feeling frustrated about your writing, try writing a poem. It just might help!
|
| |  | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#2282362 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#2282220 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#2282175 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#2282160 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#2282086 by Not Available. |
| | | Invalid Item
This item number is not valid.
#2282007 by Not Available. |
Have you run across an exceptional item?
Nominate it for a Quill!
|
Have an opinion on what you've read here today? Then send the Editor feedback! Find an item that you think would be perfect for showcasing here? Submit it for consideration in the newsletter!
https://www.Writing.Com/go/nl_form
Don't forget to support our sponsor!
| ASIN: B07P4NVL51 |
Product Type: Toys & Games
|
Amazon's Price: Price N/A
|
|
Remarks from my last Poetry Newsletter, "From the Heart"
AmyJo-Thankful in heart  wrote:
Well written! I have found that writing poetry has helped me in my time of recovery from illness. I had to chuckle at this quote: "Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary."
~ Khalil Gibran - as I have a dictionary, thesaurus and sometimes even a rhyming app on hand, when I want to figure out a pattern.
Monty  wrote:
All things have always influenced my poetry sorrow happiness and at times just a clear mind and a muse seems to awaken.
|
| ASIN: B07K6Z2ZBF |
Product Type: Kindle Store
|
Amazon's Price: $ 4.99
|
|
To stop receiving this newsletter, click here for your newsletter subscription list. Simply uncheck the box next to any newsletter(s) you wish to cancel and then click to "Submit Changes". You can edit your subscriptions at any time.
|
This printed copy is for your personal use only. Reproduction
of this work in any other form is not allowed and does violate its copyright. |
View Portfolio
Visit Notebook
Send Gift Points
Awards
Badges
Send Email
