30 articles on "poem"

A TEACHER WHO INFLUENCED MY WRITING

Mine was Mrs. Martha Harrison, my eighth grade English teacher. She made us write, and write, and write. She would put a sentence on the blackboard (I used to be the one to clean it..remember that), like "If A Pencil Sharpener Could Talk" and make us...

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Critique the Poem not the Poet

The act of writing poetry is something that is very personal to us poets and sharing it for the first time can be a very frightening experience. The first experience of having your work criticized can boggle our mind and set us back a step in our wri...

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All I have is a Shirt

I have nothing.No dream châteaux with Ferraris parked in front.No chauffeur driven May Bach,an office on wheels with a bar.Neither do I dress to workin a ten thousand dollar Armani suit,though I wish I could,looking like the men who model themin fas...

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Writing as a Gift

Writing as a Gift by: Jenna GlatzerWhat am I supposed to give Anthony as a wedding gift? I asked Kristin, my bridesmaid and person-who-was-married. I mean, what kinds of things do brides give their grooms? I was thinking of hiring someone to cle...

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Poetry Exploration And Experience

Are you ready to abandon your poems? Before you toss your newest poem away, revisit it using some exercises that have proven helpful to poets who are feeling “stuck.” If you explore some of these ideas, you may be steps closer to placing your poe...

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Writing As A Gift

Writing As A Gift by: Jenna Glatzer “What am I supposed to give Anthony as a wedding gift?” I asked Kristin, my bridesmaid and person-who-was-married. “I mean, what kinds of things do brides give their grooms? I was thinking of hiring some...

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The Biggest Challenge Facing A Poet , Getting Published

The best advice that I can give any child or adult who wants to be a poet is to read lots of poetry. Get a feel for poetry. Look at different styles of poetry. I have grown so much in my own writing by reading the work of other poets. Don’t be afra...

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A Happiness Poem

A Happiness Poem by: David Leonhardt If a happiness poem could bring forth a smile, Then my face would always dress in style. If my ears could hear my computer screen, From one to another, they, too, would grin. My keyboard types for my eyes...

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Does My Life Make A Difference?

Does My Life Make A Difference? by: Rose DesRochers Thank you to painter Phil Roberts for the inspiration to write my following article. "Does my life make a difference?” “Does anyone ever notice me?” "What purpose does my writing have?" ...

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Write A Poem In Ten Minutes

Have you ever sat there staring at the paper, ready to write, but unsure where to begin? Want a solution that will overcome even the worst writer's block? Anyone can start writing poetry today using a few simple techniques. One, two,...?Did you ...

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