Tag: Poetry
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The best way for anyone to learn to write is to put pencil to paper and start writing. But what to write? Write Something Every Day offers 366 pencil sharpeners. Keep reading >>
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Looking for a fun way to introduce children to the basics of food safety? Try this free downloadable storybook—He’s BAC!: A Children’s Guide to Keeping Food Safe. Keep reading >>
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The final tool in the poet’s toolbox, sound, is by no means the least important. In fact, this auditory element is one of the things that sets poetry apart from prose. Keep reading >>
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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. Keep reading >>
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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. Keep reading >>
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Part of writing poetry is choosing exactly the right word. The right word leaves your reader or listener hungry for more. Keep reading >>
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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. Keep reading >>
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Form may cover such aspects as the rhyme scheme or the number of syllables per line. Keep reading >>
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Just a few hours out and a few hours back, Winding down backroads and seeing the view, Keep reading >>
Homestead on the Range 