Her Smile (Pantoum)
in Abuse Poems
Her smile was visible to all,
Showing a dark secret
From an inescapable memory
Because of the lie she kept telling herself.
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How To Write An Acrostic Poem
What is an acrostic poem?
An acrostic poem is a fun poetry form that can be written about any topic.
It's a poem where letters within the lines of that...
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How To Write Found Poetry
What is found poetry?
Found poetry is a creative way to write a poem using various texts. Essentially, it is a colla...
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Tips For Writing Better Poetry
Poetry is a unique genre of writing. While there are many forms of poetry that have certain specifications, poetry as a whole is a genre that allows a lot of author creativity. It doesn't have to be a daunting task. It can be a lot of fun if you e...
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Common Spelling And Grammar Mistakes In Poetry
You want your poetry to be a reflection of who you are. You want people to take it seriously. You want it to be as perfect as can be, right? If so, the biggest thing you can do is take time to read through it before making it public. Make sure the...
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Social Studies Poems Using Mentor Texts
A mentor text is a text that is used as an example of good writing. Many times these texts can be springboards for you to use to ignite your own creativity and write a piece that has been inspired by someone else's writing.
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How To Write Poetry With Emotion
Writing poetry with emotion is all about getting your reader to feel what you are feeling, whether it's excitement, despair, anticipation, joy, anger, etc. It could be the best feeling in the world. It could also be the worst.
Since writ...
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Stanzas - Couplet, Tercet And Quatrain
Stanzas - Examples Of Couplets, Tercets And QuatrainsJust like other forms of writing, poetry needs to be organized. Stanzas provide a structure for that organization. Each stanza is made up of a varying number of lines, just like paragraphs are made up of sentences. Each line can be a phrase or com...
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Similes And Metaphors In Poetry
Poems With Metaphors And Similes - Difference, Examples And DefinitionsDo you want to make the descriptions in your writing stronger?
Do you want people to connect your words with other experiences in their lives?
Using similes or metaphors is a great way to add explanations to your writing. Both similes and meta... -
The End
No one told me about this pain.
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Everything hurts, even my pride.
It's these emotions I am forced to contain.
Featured Shared StoryI always enjoy reading and learning about different poetry styles. Thanks for being a great teacher. The poem was excellent. Best wishes.