writing poetry

[rayheinrich]

Leanne asked for newbies input a couple of years ago..
Can't get much newer than me! Please excuse my over enthusiasm.

Write poetry, and ask for critique from someone more advanced.
Read lots of poetry, and also about poetry, different forms, etc.
If you don't understand, ask or you might never find out.
Read critiques of others poetry, it's a completely objective point of view, that can be really enlightening.
Always try to improve your vocabulary.
Don't  be afraid to write bad poetry, and never stop learning, writing and growing.

Oh, and enjoy writing it! Thats gotta be number one for me, otherwise what's the point?

We love over-enthusiasm! We love newbies! Writing poetry requires
over-enthusiasm in the first draft, but you left out the most important thing:

Editing!!   (Well, ok, enjoying your writing comes first; but it's a strong 2nd.)

Skilled editing removes the "over", but keeps the enthusiasm.

Welcome,
Ray

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I must protest:  do not ignore the need to pee.  Having your bladder burst all over your crown of sonnets is not good for your poem -- well, not good for that particular poem, but possibly good for all that you've written in the past, since the toxicity will probably kill you...

And ruin your keyboard!*


*Voice of experience.