Inspiring the Poet in You!
BY ANUSUYA VETH
Poems. Just the mention of them makes
me smile. Why? Simple. I delight in writing and reading poetry.
Some tend to think that to be a poet is
not easy and that it must be those deep thinkers who can write poems.
Actually all of us can be poets if we
have creativity. After all poems are creations of our minds and our
experiences.
If you are still clueless and you think
that you can never write a single poem, below are some inspiring tips to
awake the poet in you:
1. Read
Read other poets work and observe how
they write. You don't have to read heavy stuff as there are also writers
who write simple and easy-to-understand poems. Start with simple ones to
get into the flow of poetry.
2. Poetry Class
Is there any poetry writing classes in
your university or any other institutions? It will be a good idea to
join the class and learn about the basics of writing poetry as most
beginners start this way.
3. Talk with Poets
Is there anybody whom you know is a
poet? Speak to them and ask them how did they start writing poems. They
will be glad to share with you their experiences. By doing this you will
be getting valuable information from an expert and you can learn from
their experiences.
4. Write
If you don't try you will never know so
the next best thing to do is to pen a poem yourself. It could be long or
short but start working on the poems. You could also keep a journal for
your poems.
5. Contests
There are many poetry contests both in
magazines & in portals. Take part and submit your poems. Once again this
step is to encourage and motivate yourself to write poems.
6. Get Feedback
After writing the poems get a friend or
better still a poet to give you feedback on your work. Ask them if they
like it and if they don't ask them why. By doing this you will be able
to know how well your poems are able to communicate with others.
Like I said writing poems is a form of
communication. It all depends on the writer and his or her emotions and
thoughts. But one key thing which pushes all us poets is the passion for
writing them. So get creative and start penning those hidden poems!
Anusuya Veth is a creative writer
and poet. She got nominated to The International Who's Who in Poetry
(May 2004). Her poems have been published in poetry.com. You can also
download her
free special poetry collection ebook.
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