1. Lesson 10 Why Write Poetry

2. Poetry Poetry is a form of writing where in there is a distinction in the way it is expressed. Writing poetry varies in type and style. Poetry is a form of creative writing because the writer expresses his/her feelings in a creative way when writing poetry. Listed below are some of the things the writer must always keep in mind.

3. Basic Structure and Elements of Poetry Stanza - Stanzas are a group of lines or sentences that make up a poem. Form – Form is the style that the writer chooses to write his/her poem. Rhyme – Rhyme is the common sound found in a stanza. It is usually found in the end of the last two lines. Meter – Marks the regularity in rhyme. Helps identify the type of foot used in the poem. It is commonly used in hymns. Theme – Theme is the underlying topic of the poem. A moral in some cases.

4. Do’s and Don’ts of Poetry Writing Do’s ◦Be excited about it ◦Give the reader a new perspective ◦Create something with value ◦Keep the reader interested ◦Spend time thinking about your subject and how to write your piece ◦Make it readable and easy to understand Don’ts ◦Keep writing a poem if you feel it isn’t great anymore ◦Consider the readers needs too soon ◦Bombard yourself with too many thoughts at one time ◦Write just for yourself, write for the readers too ◦Be afraid of the readers opinion or critique