Notes: Tips for Writing Poetry

by Britney Langford

Write what you feel
When you write a poem, write what you are feeling. If you are feeling sad, you would probably want to write a poem about how you are sad.

Words
The words of a poem do not have to rhyme all the time. A poem should be from your heart. It may rhyme, but not all the time.

Feelings
When you write a poem you should really be able to feel your poem. Somebody else should be able to analyze your poetry.

Understand
If you write a poem, it should not be choppy. All your thoughts should run easily. When someone reads your poetry, they would understand.

Now, you write a poem!