How to Write Poems

How to Write Poems

If you have dreams and aspirations of becoming the next William Shakespeare or another famous poet then take notice. Although writing poems isn’t necessarily an easy skill to acquire, it can in fact be done. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can write poems that inspire and motivate your readers.

1. Study poets that you respect and admire.

First of all, you need to study poets that you admire. Make a list of 10 poets that you admire and then read and listen to all of their poetry. Take notes about which poems inspire you the most and try and figure out why. If you like a certain type of poem, like a sonnet, then study other poets who have previously written sonnets. The key here is to learn all that you can learn about your favorite poet and his/her style.

2. Take some time for you.

Find a quiet spot and just let your thoughts come and go. Think about your subject and what you would like to write about. For instance, do you want to write an inspirational, love, or some other type of poem. Make a mental note of anything that sparks your mind and makes you want to write further.

3. Focus.

Once you have inspiration, figure out what you want your poem to accomplish. For instance, do you want it to inspire or motivate someone? Do you want it to warm their hear? Do you want it to make them think? What exactly do you want your poem to accomplish?

4. Start writing.

Next, you should just start writing from the heart. Don’t worry if your poem makes sense or not at this point. Don’t worry about complicated rhyme schemes or anything like that. Just write as much prose as you can as fast as possible. Write down your feelings about the subject or person that you are writing about.

5. Read it.

Read through your written prose and edit it for coherency and uniqueness. Eliminate extra words, replace any weak verbs with stronger ones and make sure that it makes sense. Remember to be as descriptive and original as you can and stay away from cliches because they have no place here.

6. Read it aloud.

Next, read your poetry aloud and see how it sounds. Does it flow well? Does it seem choppy? Does it accomplish your purpose?

7. Make changes.

Review your passages again and make any changes. Once you’re done ask someone close to you to review your poem and make changes as well.

In conclusion, you can create a dynamic poem. You simply have to be willing to study poets you admire, take some time for you, focus, start writing, read it and make any changes. Once you do this, you’ll have a great poem that you’ll be proud to call your own.

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