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Category: The Skills
The Poet’s Toolbox: Rhyme
Rhyme is one area where purists are most likely to critique your work. The key is to use rhyme deliberately and with due consideration of the intended effect.
The Poet’s Toolbox: Meter
The meter is the beat of the poem. A pattern of emphasized and unemphasized syllables is one of the ways in which poetry differs from prose.
The Poet’s Toolbox: Language
Part of writing poetry is choosing exactly the right word. The right word leaves your reader or listener hungry for more.
The Poet’s Toolbox: Perspective
One of the greatest factors in the impact and effectiveness of a poem is its perspective. By this we mean subject matter, voice, and setting.
The Poet’s Toolbox: Form
Form may cover such aspects as the rhyme scheme or the number of syllables per line.
Two Books on Making Harness
These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.
The Poet’s Toolbox: Introduction
Understanding the technical side of poetry can help us when we’re stuck in a rut or need to revise a verse for greater impact.
Did Old-Time Cowboys Really Yodel?
There seems to be an idea that yodeling had little history in cowboy tradition. However, this sentiment does not line up with the observations of John Lomax.
Old-Fashioned Knitting Rhymes
Because each line of most knitting verses corresponds to a particular movement of the needles, knitting rhymes evolved for instruction.
