Free verse poems do not follow any rules. Their creation is completely in the hands of the author. The author chooses how to use techniques such as rhyming, syllable count, stanzas, line length, etc. Some of th...
Most poems are read from top to bottom, but to switch it up, read it from bottom to top. Does the meaning or image change?...
Creating book spine poems are a fun and creative way to craft a poem without having to write down any words. They are created by stacking books on top of each other until a poem emerges.
Go to your local library, or pull off a handful of books from your own shelf at home. Stack the books on top of each other, and read the titles from top to bottom. Each title becomes a different line of the poem. Arrange the books in an order that most appeals to you, and feel free to replace book titles that aren’t working well into your poem.
The importance of reading aloud to children is stressed more and more. It is at the core of putting children on the path to...
Poetry has evolved over the years, and it continues to grow and increase in popularity an appreciation. There are s...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Look through your phone, a magazine, or a website to find a pi...
Poem ideas can be found anywhere. You just have to be open to their possibility and capture the ideas as they com...
Libraries are not just places for books. They are also full of exciting events. Check out your local library to see what they are doing to celebrate National Poetry Month.
If they do not have events scheduled, talk to the director to see if you can help them set up a night where people come to read aloud their favorite poems or poems they’ve written.
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.
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...