WRITING A POEM

WHAT IS A POEM?
A poem is a piece of writing in
which the words are chosen for
their beauty and sound and are
carefully arranged, often in short
lines which rhyme.
a piece of writing that partakes of
the nature of both speech and song
that is nearly always rhythmical,
usually metaphorical, and often
exhibits such formal elements as
meter, rhyme, and stanzaic
structure.
HOW TO WRITE A
POEM?
STEP 1: STARTING
THE POEM
FORMS OF POETRY
HAIKU
are three-line stanzas with a 5/7/5
syllable count. This form of poetry also
focuses on the beauty and simplicity
found in nature. As its popularity grew,
the 5/7/5 formula has often been broken.
However, the focus remains the same —
simple moments in life.
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Free Verse
The genre of free verse poems is the least
defined. In fact, they're deliberately
irregular, taking on an improvisational
bent. There's no formula, no pattern.
Rather, the writer and reader must work
together to set the speed, intonation and
emotional pull.
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Cinquain
A cinquain is a five-line poem inspired
by Japanese haiku. There are many
different variations of cinquain
including American cinquains, didactic
cinquains, reverse cinquains, butterfly
cinquains, and crown cinquains.
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Epic

An epic is a long and narrative poem

that normally tells a story about a hero
or an adventure. Epics can be presented
as oral or written stories. The
Iliad and The Odyssey are probably the
most renowned epic poems. 
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Ballad

A ballad poem also tells a story, as

epic poems do. However, ballad
poetry is often based on a legend or a
folk tale. These poems may take the
form of songs, or they may contain a
moral or a lesson.
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Acrostic
Also known as name poems, 
acrostic poems spell out names or
words with the first letter in each
line. While the author is doing this,
they're describing someone or
something they deem important. 
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Sonnet

Although William Shakespeare sensationalized
sonnets, the word sonetto is actually Italian
for "a little sound or song." This form has
grabbed poets by the heart for centuries. It
began as a 14-line poem written in iambic
pentameter. Although flourishes have been
made over time, the general principle remains
the same.
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STEP 2: WRITING
THE POEM
Use concrete imagery o Narrative Poems:
Epic, ballad, metrical tale, metrical romance o Lyric Poems:
ode, elegy, hymn, psalm, sonnet, song, simple lyric o
Dramatic poems: tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy, farce,
historical play, religious play, musical play or opera,
melodrama Source: (Menoy, 2016)
Concrete imagery will help your readers connect with the
poem through the mental pictures they imagine upon
reading. Make sure that your descriptions and your word
choice are vivid enough for them to see, taste, smell, touch or
hear the thoughts you are writing about.
Include Literary
Devices
Write for the ear
STEP 3: POLISHING
THE POEM