Poetry remains a wistful avenue for writers or poets who has a soft spot for creative poetry. While some poetry forms rule out its normal norms, some forms are driven by rules in every corner. Some of which are still widely practiced by selected groups. Below are the fundamentals of poetry writing that provide a better picture of poetry at a large.
Determining your poetry form
To structure and create preliminary outlines for your poem, decide which form you will be delving into. Various poetry forms come in a sonnet, haiku, acrostic, limerick, epic, couplet, and free verse. Each form follows a distinct pattern, arrangements, and punctuation. Punctuate your poetry grammatically, stylistically, or maybe a combination.
Imagery
This a common literary device and descriptive representation that highlights any of the five body sensors. It provides a deeper connection and figurative perception to your readers.
Sound
The most common sound used is rhyme but don’t limit your creative exploration on rhyme alone. Some of these are good alternatives to provide ore auditory effect to your rhyming: alliteration, assonance, and internal rhymes.
Give it meaning
Poetry lacks life in it if it falls short with its deeper meaning. Poetry is still a form of storytelling, only in a figurative manner with the readers’ intervention of their own perspective. It’s not necessary to sound like renowned poets. It’s better to establish your own voice in poetry writing. Get back to your theme, what are you taking a stand for? How can this relatively or emotionally connect to your audience?
Start with goals
Are you writing for yourself or your audience? Establish a goal and start from there. Take your baby steps from the sole purpose you’ve considered as footholds.
No to clichés
I don’t have to dictate them one by one but perhaps you know which cliché poetries are swarmed by a majority of readers. Test the waters. Try something new and don’t be afraid to experiment.
There can still be several basics that can improve your poetry writing than before. These are only some that will help you take the baby steps as you go through.