What is it about the particular nature of a poem? Whether penning or reading. A poem sets itself apart from all other written words. Various sized packages of contained messages of our thoughts, our feelings, our expressions. We the author and presenter of chosen word and format.
Do we write for ourselves when we write a poem? Do we write for others? Yes and yes.
With poetry we tap directly into our feelings about things, bringing forth those emotions, thoughts and ideas inside of us to be viewed through our written words. We are reorganizing our insides when we do this. And when others read our poems they frequently will do the same thing.
Should you write a poem? Yes?
Why?
Because:
It’s therapeutic. Not only letting out what’s inside, but presenting a microcosm of your heart and soul you can view and share with others.
It’s wonderfully creative. Your journey through your own nature with the poetic word while you find yourself exploring all sorts of creative avenues of expression.
It is encouraging, helping you and others to “Open Up” inside. Writing poetry and sharing your words, creates a stronger environment for learning and growing yourself. Online today there are many *websites and forums – groups actively in pursuit of knowledge and understanding from poets of the past and present.
The Poem
“Such beauty you bless in the form of a rhyme Such feeling, such rhythm your words so divine I am lost in your glory, sensation sublime Sharing forever, time after time.”Penny L Howe, 2013
So today, write a poem and share with others, read a poem and enjoy someone else’s creation. Both will be uplifting and illuminating … I promise.
Have a great weekend,
~ Penny
* All Poetry.com WritersCafe.org Poetry.com Ligo Haibun Challenge ThePoet Sanctuary.net
The Why About This 
Poetry is the personification of freedom. Thoughts echoed in poetry epitomize expressions of inspiration. Verses can be generated from random thoughts, something someone said, an image portrayed or imagination reflecting feelings to warm the heart and lift the spirit. While there are many different styles of poetry, the key is being able to express in words imagery that is in the mind of its author. Not all poetic writings can be read truly with author’s intent in mind. Within poetry lies creativity indeed!
Hello Sharla, how are you doing? Perfectly spoken, by an excellent poetress (that’s you), who does indeed create awesome expressions of inspiration every day dear friend. Thank you, your written words here so very true! xo
love your poem and this post content. 🙂
Thank you Sunshine. Poems are such a wonderful way to express oneself, for those so inclined. Also I never get tired of reading the poems of others. 🙂
i so agree, Penny. poems are like those desserts that you never seem to get enough of but how you crave and crave for more. 🙂
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Hi Penny, great post, you have inspired me to dust off an old poem I wrote half a lifetime ago and put it up on my blog. I might even have a go at something new too, thanks. 🙂
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Roses are red
Violets are Blue
Sending my love
Hugs & kisses to YOU!
xx 🙂 🙂 xx
Thank you RoSy. Now that’s the kinda poem that goes straight to my heart (and stays there)! I hope your weekend wasn’t too frazzled and that you had some downtime to relax a little! 🙂 xo
Hello my dearest, Penny!
🙂
I love poetry but couldn’t write it to save my life! Lol
Hope your having a very relaxing weekend. I just made a cake. Very rare for me to do! Lol It taste yummy though. Can you taste it? Ohhh and here’s a cup of tea to have with it! 🙂 hugs Paual xxx
Hi Paula, thank you for the cake and tea, both were delicious but the company, well it was the best ever (as always dear friend). Not everyone is a poet (thank goodness) each of us has a soul though so I take great comfort in that! Much affection to you this day! 🙂 xoxo
And to you! Xxxx
So true, and you embody what you advise. Thanks for the links. I look forward to checking them out…blessings, H xxx
Thank you Harula, for me a pleasure, and I learn so much from others when I share. Thank you for your blessings, received, appreciated and of course returned in full to you! 🙂 xx
I write poetry for myself, to help others, and to look back on them and smile. You offer a great roundup of the emotions poetry go through.
Sounds like you write poetry for all the right reasons! 🙂 Thank you Christy.
This is a lovely posting Penny 🙂 🙂
Andro xxx
Hi Andro, thank you my friend, hoping all is well in your world! 🙂 xo
Yes thank you, I am just sat
here writing a few FTP’s for
my sweet and great friend Red @
http://mommasmoneymatters.com/flash-fiction/
perhaps you will join in with some,
all authors are welcome to take a
part and your stories could even
be published in the quarterly FTP
books at http://redmundpro.com/
which is a publishing website that
also belongs to my lovely friend
Red 🙂 It would be fun if you were
to join us there Penny and with all
your fine writing I am sure that you
would enjoy the adventure 🙂 🙂
Have a very nice Sunday my dear friend 🙂
Andro xxxx
Thank you Andro, as always for your caring and lovely compliments. I look forward to checking out your friend Red and the creative opportunities as well! Thanks for sharing and asking me to be a part of the group … Much appreciated. Take care of you dear friend enjoy your evening! 🙂 xo
I was trying to write a poem all the while I was away. Maybe now that I am home I will be able to finish it 🙂
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Hi Penny, I enjoy poetry but am a novice. I appreciate the rhyming pattern that is characteristic of great poems. Any thoughts on how to improve on this aspect of poetry writing?
Hmmm, Let me think, Bupe (that’s hard – it’s the weekend, lol). I’ve read a great deal of poetry, which can help to create your own style within a rhyming pattern. Some of my favorite writers are poetry writers. For me it’s about tempo. I’ll literally sound it out in my head. The rhythm (number of beats) almost like a song’s tune.
Next I’ll loosely write out the poem and attempt to find words that rhyme with each other (for each rhyming line), if I don’t find a good match I’ll replace that word with a similar meaning word and try to find a match for that one.
Did I answer your question, if not let me know and I’ll try again! 🙂 xx
Yup, totally makes sense. The key is to work with a tempo in mind. Thanks for the education 🙂
I hope it was helpful, your have a strong spirit inside, so I’m betting your poems will be beautiful. 🙂
Aww, what an awesome compliment, thank you 🙂
I meant it too Bupe! 🙂
🙂
We write poetry because it gives us an immediacy of language.
I think that is why lovers use it so readily. It gives them the words to succinctly express their desires. It’s a handy device for all occasions. Enjoy your weekend.
Too true Michael, You also my friend! xx
wow–what yarnspinner said is really interesting–and your summation verse at the end is an instant classic–I was surprised it wasn’t Frost or somebuddy!
Interesting point that we write a poem for both ourselves and others. It’s like a fine blend of thought–a delicate mix–where you stay true to your inner poet, and yet “allow” your muse to be understood–if only the reader can follow your “clues”…this is how i think of it a little anyway…:)
I am sorry to have missed the haibun Oblivion challenge–I did start writing a piece for that, but then life became yet more mucky these last few, and I am finding a bit of a Hoover where my creativity generally lives. Hope the damn maid is done soon…;)
thank you for this shiny copper…:)
Your welcome Karen, could I talk you into trying this week’s haibun challenge? Two great words to choose from – Illusion or Ecstacy! Pretty please with (your favorite food) on top!!!
If you go in to history and mythology all text 9in any subject) was written in poetry all over the world. The development of prose in writing represents a haste to put ideas in words without adequate mastery of the language. IMHO. 🙂
You’re correct – In My Humble Opinion! 🙂