Part TwoWhat do you do when you want to start writing poetry? Hopefully your answer is “I start writing.” Even writing a terrible poem is better than waiting for the “right words.” You can always throw your poems away, right? The important thing is that the process has begun. You’ll find the right words sooner … Read more
Part OneHave you ever stared at the paper, waiting for poetic inspiration to strike? Well, stop waiting and start using systematic techniques for creating poetry. Don’t worry if it seems too mechanical or artificial at first. The point is just to start writing, because creativity is stimulated by work. When You Have an Idea for … Read more
by Sheryl Joy P. Olaño First things first. What is Poetry? Poetry, as what I learned in my literature class, is a timeless and creative expression of beauty, humanity and reality. It is a language of the heart to the heart. It is a union of heart and mind. Writing poetry is like dressing up … Read more
Poetic devices, techniques, gimmicks – whatever you want to call them, there are “tricks” that make poems “work.” Below is a glossary of poetic devices. Why not use them to systematically produce more interesting poems? For examples of how to do this, and how to eliminate writer’s block, be sure to also check out the … Read more
By Ana BlumThis poetry was written using Deal-A-Poem. The words (cards) dealt out were; escribir, loco, memoria, and muerte. (Las palabras seleccionadas para este poema fueron escribir, loco, memoria, y muerte.) Escribir no es una elección las aguas locas crecen en tu memoriael silencio es muerteFeel free to send us any poems created using the … Read more
Poems Below is a list of poems created using Deal-A-Poem. Just click through to the ones you want to read. Generally these were written in a matter of minutes, although some were re-written later. If you try this system, it will almost certainly work for you. You and I : by Steve GillmanLa Niña Del … Read more
(Poems in Spanish)Here are four poems in Spanish by Ana Blum.Verano Sigo a las hormigas van cantando paso lento equipaje pesado me guían al ojo de la tierra entonces ella me observa ……………….. Nieve En invierno los besos de Dios caen del cielo y sobre las ramas hacen sus nidos …………………. Tristeza Recorro los mismos … Read more
By Ana Blum This poetry was written using Deal-A-Poem. The words (cards) dealt out were; niña, alma, tiempo, and vida. (Las palabras seleccionadas fueron niña, alma, tiempo, y vida.) Hay una niña silenteen el tiempo azul detras de las pupilas niña con vida de arena niña con alma de mar Feel free to send us any poems created using … Read more
Deal-A-Poem (Why it should be your product)A minute to read the rules, and you’re writing poetry. When your mind focuses on a word with the intent to use it in a line, it is stimulated into action. This technique overcomes the worst writer’s-block. It also helps that the words on the game cards are evocative … Read more
By Steve Gillman You thought it was magical When the wind blew When the tree fell Into our room With a branch, like a hand Reaching for us in bed. You thought it was magical. I thought it was expensive. I was right, But you were more right. Check out the selection of poetry created … Read more