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Writing Exercises How to Get Ideas for Poetry Writing
Posted by mamta on Friday, November 13, 2009 (15:50:22)

Poetry News:

Do you want to write a poem but you can't think of anything to write about? Staring at the blank screen of the blank page is not a fun way to fill in your time.



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Writing Exercises The $25 Haiku
Posted by mamta on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (13:31:24)

If you've got something to say in a 5-7-5 poetry form, enter a one- stanza haiku at lifestyle @ denverpost.com or file it at denverpost.com/haiku . Don't forget to include your name and hometown. ...

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Writing Exercises Poetry: Autumn by Adam Zagajewski
Posted by anna9 on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (07:00:00)

{align=justify] From The Buffalo News:

October 30, 2009, 3:57 PM / Autumn By Adam Zagajewski Autumn is always too early.



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So , have you written your ode to this autumn as yet ? Huh ^ ^ ?[/align]


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Writing Exercises The $25 Haiku
Posted by mamta on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (12:17:12)

If you've got something to say in a 5-7-5 poetry form, enter a one-stanza haiku at lifestyle @ denverpost.com or file it at denverpost.com/haiku . Don't forget to include your name and hometown. ...

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Writing Exercises The $25 Haiku
Posted by mamta on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 (09:22:26)

If you've got something to say in a 5-7-5 poetry form, enter a one- stanza haiku at lifestyle @ denverpost.com or file it at denverpost.com/haiku . Don't forget to include your name and hometown. ...

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Writing Exercises The $25 Haiku
Posted by mamta on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 (11:00:13)

If you've got something to say in a 5-7-5 poetry form, enter a one-stanza haiku at lifestyle @ denverpost.com or file it at denverpost.com/haiku . Don't forget to include your name ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Thirty
Posted by mamta on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 (16:13:37)

I hope that it prompted you to write some poems, to read some poems, and to think about poetry. After you finish today's poem, take some time and look back on the poems that you have written this month. ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Twenty-Nine
Posted by mamta on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (10:35:40)

Today is a good day to write poetry. Whether it is clear or raining, calm or exciting, joyful or depressing, this is a good day to write poetry. It is a good day ...

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Writing Exercises The $25 Haiku
Posted by mamta on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (10:34:31)

For a limited time, winners also get a copy of "Haiku on 42nd St.: A Celebration of Urban Poetry and Art" from Clerisy Press. This week's topic: flu....

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Twenty-Eight
Posted by mamta on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (04:20:54)

I had not expected to be there. I had signed up for a Literature in Film class and I had already fulfilled my poetry writing requirement, but somehow all paths led to his class. It was where I was supposed to be....

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Twenty-Seven
Posted by mamta on Sunday, September 27, 2009 (15:07:38)

Poetry News: Playing with language is one of the more entertaining and challenging aspects of writing poetry.

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Twenty-Six
Posted by mamta on Sunday, September 27, 2009 (03:58:59)

Poetry News: Nature is one of the oldest and most persistent themes in poetry. There are many poetry forms that are specifically for meditating on and commenting about nature, such as the Pastoral and the Eclogue.

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Twenty-Five
Posted by mamta on Saturday, September 26, 2009 (05:13:57)

Poetry News: ... Anyone who blogs knows that this can only result in a list post. So without further ado: Six random thoughts about poetry: You should buy at least four new books by current poets each year. It isn't that much money and it helps support poetry. ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Twenty-Four
Posted by mamta on Friday, September 25, 2009 (05:49:00)

Poetry News: Most of the poems I write are based on my life and my experiences. For me, poetry is a type of journaling.

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Twenty-Three
Posted by mamta on Thursday, September 24, 2009 (03:41:26)

Poetry News: I don't particularly enjoy writing poetry in forms, especially more restrictive forms such as sonnets, villanelles, sestinas, pantoums, and the like.

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Writing Exercises The $25 Haiku
Posted by mamta on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 (08:18:56)

If you've got something to say in a 5-7-5 poetry form, enter a one-stanza haiku at lifestyle @ denverpost.com or file it at denverpost.com/haiku. Don't forget to include your name and hometown. Our favorite wins a $25 gift certificate to the Tattered Cover Book Store. For a limited time, winners also get a copy of "Haiku on 42nd St.: A Celebration of Urban Poetry and Art" from Clerisy Press. ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Twenty-One
Posted by mamta on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 (05:01:37)

They are supportive of writing, of me, and of each other. This is especially true of the poetry project participants. I normally write a post at the beginning of the poetry project telling people to be kind and helpful in ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Twenty
Posted by mamta on Monday, September 21, 2009 (05:36:17)

The goal may be thirty poems in thirty days, but the purpose is to get you writing poetry and keep you writing poetry. You can do it. You don't have to follow the prompts. ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Nineteen
Posted by mamta on Sunday, September 20, 2009 (06:03:30)

I don't believe in using words in poetry that you wouldn't use in conversation. Some poets, usually beginners, try to emulate traditional poetry. That is fine. ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Eighteen
Posted by mamta on Saturday, September 19, 2009 (05:04:49)

You can even address a letter from your sofa to your recliner. This is poetry after all. Epistles are one of my favorite forms because there are so many interesting options to play with. ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Seventeen
Posted by mamta on Friday, September 18, 2009 (05:36:37)

Where I live certainly influences my poetry. Arizona has a reputation for being conservative and reactionary, but when people say that about Arizona, they really mean Phoenix. ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Sixteen
Posted by mamta on Thursday, September 17, 2009 (07:01:20)

It is an important part of the process of becoming a poet. Today's Poetry Prompt Write a definition poem. A definition poem takes a word or a concept and attempts to define it, provide perspective, ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Fifteen
Posted by mamta on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 (04:34:39)

The Japanese traditionally write Tanka as a single line of poetry, so syllable counts per line is an English language imposition and should be viewed as a guideline only. ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Fourteen
Posted by mamta on Monday, September 14, 2009 (17:47:33)

That leaves me forever in catch-up mode, trying to recall these things after the fact. Poetry is a good way to do this. The beauty of poetry is that it is perfect for those almost random impressions that memories leave ...

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Writing Exercises 30 Poems in 30 Days 2009: Day Thirteen
Posted by mamta on Monday, September 14, 2009 (05:14:10)

If you feel the absolute urge to rhyme, then Skeltonic Verse (also known as Tumbling Verse) is the way to go. The rules of Skeltonic Verse are simple....

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