When Life Gives You Limes...

...You make a few Rhymes!

Today I'm going to talk to you about a common aspect in poetry; rhyming. Rhyming is such a broad subject; I couldn't possibly explore all the aspects and uses of rhyming. So, for today I'd like to start writing poetry, with rhymes of course, about a simple topic; a location. Imagine yourself standing on the beach on a tropic island. Or standing in Time Square. In a sunny meadow, or even on the moon.

So start brain-stroming by putting some aspects of the location, and adjectives to describe your location.

The way I do it is I start to just write my poem. Try writing in 4-line "paragraphs" or verses. Write the first two. Then rhyme the last word of the first line with the last word of the 3rd line. Do the same with the 2nd and 4th.

Example:

"Little Breezes"

Little breezes dancing,

Singing above my head.

Spring is now a prancing.

Just as I always said.

Small leaves a blowing;

Streaming through my hair.

The day is all but slowing,

But those little breezes never care.

Flowers grand and bright.

Grass stands higher still.

Trees shadow with all their might.

The sun's still nearing the hill.

The sun is setting, what a shame

But they never really did care

Still doing the same

Little breezes dancing.

By Mari B.

Posted by M.

Shape Poem; Raindrop

-M. ( not the poet of this poem, but the poster of this post )

Word Play

Word-play poetry is one of my favorites. Despite what you may think, word-play is one of the most clever forms of poetry. Though it may not always be as expressive as other forms of poetry, it takes a lot of time, effort, and sometimes humor.

Here is one of my favorites. Although it's a children's poem it's one of the best examples I can think of;

I Wave Good-bye When Butter Flies

BY JACK PRELUTSKY

I wave good-bye when butter flies

and cheer a boxing match,

I've often watched my pillow fight,

I've sewn a cabbage patch,

I like to dance at basket balls

or lead a rubber band,

I've marvelled at a spelling bee,

I've helped a peanut stand.

It's possible a pencil points,

but does a lemon drop?

Does coffee break or chocolate kiss,

and will a soda pop?

I share my milk with drinking straws,

my meals with chewing gum,

and should I see my pocket change,

I'll hear my kettle drum.

It makes me sad when lettuce leaves,

I laugh when dinner rolls,

I wonder if the kitchen sinks

and if a salad bowls,

I've listened to a diamond ring,

I've waved a football fan,

and if a chimney sweeps the floor,

I'm sure the garbage can.

-M.

What is a haiku?

My last post featured a haiku. And incase you don't know exactly what a haiku is, I want to explain.

Like most poems, a haiku is expressive. Most haikus are about nature, but not all. Also,there are some important syllable rules.The way a haiku works is:

The first line has 5 syllables.

The second has 7 syllables.

And third has 5.

An example of a haiku could be like this:

Five syllables then

Seven syllables to write

There's another five

See:

Five/syll/a/bles/then

Sev/en/syll/a/bles/to/write

There's/a/no/ther/five

-M.

Winter Haiku

Blankets of cold white

Flower hidden from the cold

Life waiting for spring

By Jim Milks

Right now, where I live, it's really cold. But I can still see plants trying to bloom in the snow.

Although I've always thought that it's not right to only think of winter as a time in which things are dying, this poem is a beautiful reflection of nature in a valiant fight for spring.

-M.

Hello (-:

Hello

Hello

My name is M

As a poet

I write

I read

I share

Hello. My name is M. I enjoy poetry very much. I feel that as an amateur poet, I make it my duty to: write, read, & share poetry. As the world becomes more & more technologically savvy, I feel that the best way to share poetry is to do so through the internet.

I'll try to post inspiring and classic poems, show poetry techniques, and give a good introduction to poetry. I hope that you will find this blog insightful and helpful.

-M.