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Next week I am starting teaching a poetry class - to kids at GCSE level (ranging from ages 13-15). I expect many of the kids have a negative or...
This is a branch of poetry I’ve pretty much ignored. I’ve never read a ‘long’ poem, let alone an epic, largely because I find the thought of doing...
I find it difficult for me to put my ideas and emotions into the typical forms of poetry. About two years ago, I came across an evangelist online...
Some people have suggested that poetry written in perfect meter has hypnotic effects which distracts readers from the meaning of the words. Is...
Hi, I'm DE Navarro (David E Navarro). I've been writing for 47 years, won a school contest at 8 and again at 12 (both printed in the Chicago...
The book is a collection of forty poems that are divided into four groups of poetic forms. The forms include villanelles, sestinas, pantoums and...
Hello there, Can any of the poetry peeps unravel this line of poetry for me into its meter and foot? 'Come sit by me child and I will tell you...
In the moment of present day bliss, We wonder if the next day will still offer wealth, Hoping that tomorrow can still possess gold. The...
with most of you (I assume), I’m looking for a supportive environment who dares me to reach my literary summit. I hope this is the place. A...
I've heard nothing but rave reviews for this fantasy series and some even say it surpasses A Song of Ice and Fire. I've simply come to ask what...
Hello to all, I'm new here and am definitely looking forward to getting more knowledge in writing. As of right now, I basically just (try to)...
Hi all. I stumbled across these forums a few days ago and I just couldn't resist joining. I fell in love with books before I could walk....
Hi! My name is Jamie and I am a young girlie!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE reading and writing and have been looking for a decent writing forum for a...
What adjustments would one have to make to go from writing poetry to writing song lyrics? I've noticed in quite a bit of the writing that I used...
Okay, I'm looking for a few devoted people who are willing to help with the site. Firstly, I need someone to take charge of the ezine. I'd set...
Do any of you go through any process to copyright your poetry? I know as soon as you create a poem it has the copyright law protecting it, but do...
I remember seeing a post a while back regarding publishing stories, essays poems on a blog. These items are now regarded as 'published' as I...
I thought I'd post this thread a bit earlier than usual since the holidays are coming up. I want to make sure we have enough time to nominate...
Hi everyone, I have just joined this site to try to improve my writing skills and to get some feedback for the stories and poems I have written...
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