WRITING POEMS!!!

a poem is anything that is either on your mind, or your emotion you are feeling, poems can be short or long and not all poems rhyme, just write about what you are thinking of and then you've got yourself a poem!

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Poems are a mix of English and music. It blends the two together, which is why I like poems better than anything else.

poems usually show meaning or have alot of feeling in them,
they dont necessarily have to rhyme although some people do seem to define a poem as this.
i have to say that I prefer poems that rhyme but then again some people dont mind, so i agree with what has been said above a poem is just lines of words that express meaning or feeling =]

~*~Jen~*~

Below is a forumn/topic that I believe is an answer to this topic, so I have reprinted it in the hope that those reading this will add to that topic/forumn.

Hello,

I am writing to you as a P&Q member who's work I respect and admire, I am writing to you in regards to a topic I have posted in the discussions forumn under WRITING POETRY, I posted a topic entitled NOTES ON WRITING POETRY.I am hoping this will offer advise and suggestions to those who seek it.I have had many requests and favorable responses to many members.
What I hope to do in this topic/forumn is cover a varietry of the aspects of poetry.From simple plain spoken advice/suggestions(the basics) to the more technical aspects like definitions of poetic terms/forms(for those wishing to learn more, to expand their horizons), markets and how/where to get published, etc.I am asking those all members to post things that could benefit others.Including such things as advice on certain forms,tips on breaking writer's block, recommended reading, and also personal writing habits(I've found people like to read about not only advice/suggestions but also the personal writing/working habits of different writers),like what time of day you write, do you have a favorite place(inside or outside, even more specific), do you listen to music while you write,when you first started writing,do you write rough drafts on the computer or with pen and paper,do you revise rough drafts or leave it as is,have you been published,what your influences were(other poets, writers, songwriters,teachers, etc.), is solitude necesary to you or not, what compels you to write,emotions, passion, to get an idea or meaning across, do you write for yourself or with someone in mind,how and when you started writing, writing as therapy or release,do you have a preferred form /style(sonnets, rhyme, free verse, haiku, etc.) and why, writing exercises, any other advice(personal or technical),if you could write any advice, as to why and how you write,when you started writing, what compels you, any specific methods and motivations, any personal methods, moods, habits and philosophies, advice to others,and other things I mentioned, and MAINLY what poetry means to you.Any advice to newcomers and established poets alike.I hope to hear/see postings from those popular and more experienced/knowledgable on the site as well as those newer members who have something to add.I welcome and appreciate any comments along these lines from any and all P&Q members-everyone has something to say.So if anyone can add anything at all along these lines, please do so.I hope to see a wide variety of age, countries, opinions, styles and opinions.Don't be shy.I feel any input/comments/advice/opinions would very much benefit others, and we may just learn a bit about ourselves in the process.....

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Thank you.
Peace,Love, Poetry, & Power,

Gary Jurechka

I totally agree!

I think poems are a way of expressing a feeling whether it be happiness, dullness, loss, joyor sadness.
Rhyming dosn't matter as long as the paragraphes have meanings.
But I have to agree, rhyming ones sometimes interest me more and keep me amused!

♥♥Dannii♥♥

true poems are ones that come straight from the heart, hold the truth and emotions you contain, and don't take excessive thinking, and multiple hours(exaggeration..) flipping through dictionarys and such...

hey byran i think a true poem doesnt have to rhyme, be long or short!! i think a true poem is one that comes from your heart that expresses you at that moment in time. takecare mel xxx
if you would like to get in touch you could email me at darkbloodyrose@hotmail.co.uk or get back in touch right here xxx

I belive a poem is something that expressed what the writer wants to say. it can rhyme or not.. it can be long, short or somwhere in the middle. It is only a poem when the writer uses metaphores and expresses their deepest emotions

a poem is a way to voice your emotions and thoughts it doesn't have to rhym at all it can be short or long

ps give your comments on my poems plz!!!!!!!!!

*poetrygurl*

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there is no answer to your question. it can be long short and rthyme or not rythme, it doesnt matter. what ever feels right for you. some of mine ryhme and some dont, who cares? as long as it is what you like and what you think sounds good

its ur choice

right?

A poem comes from your emotions, the feelings from your heart and soul. When I read a good poem i acn feel that writers emoyions from their words. I have a hard time not crying through many that I read if they rhyme or not.

you cant force a poem, it just comes

Yeah..I agree with you people..poetry is a list of words written on your mind