Can you give me an example of poetry?

who poverty and tatters and hollow-eyed and high sat up smoking… These are the first few lines of Howl, one of the most famous examples of modern “free verse” poetry. It has no rhyme, and no particular meter. But its words still have a distinct, rhythmic quality, and the line breaks encapsulate the meaning of the poem.

What are some reasons for writing poetry?

8 Reasons Why Poetry Is Good for the Soul

• POETRY IS GOOD FOR DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING.
• POETRY IS GOOD FOR DEVELOPING SKILLS.
• POETRY HELPS IMPROVE IDEAS.
• POETRY IS THERAPEUTIC FOR THE WRITER.
• POETRY IS THERAPEUTIC FOR THE READER.
• POETRY HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF WORDS THEMSELVES.
• POETRY HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND PEOPLE.

What is the best way to share poetry?

The Best Places to Post Your Poetry

1. 1 The Talent Bank.
2. 2 Family Friend Poems.
3. 3 PostPoems.
4. 4 AllPoetry.
5. 5 Poetry.com.
6. 6 Hello poetry.
7. 7 Commaful.
8. 8 WritersCafe.org.

Is there a right or wrong way to write poetry?

There’s no right or wrong way to write a poem. There are techniques and methods you can learn, forms and formulas you can choose, and writing exercises or poetry prompts you can use.

How do I write poetry?

11 Rules for Writing Good Poetry

1. Read a lot of poetry. If you want to write poetry, start by reading poetry.
2. Listen to live poetry recitations.
3. Start small.
4. Don’t obsess over your first line.
5. Embrace tools.
6. Enhance the poetic form with literary devices.
7. Try telling a story with your poem.
8. Express big ideas.

How do you make a poem for kids?

Here are some tips for writing a poem.

1. Think of a Topic. Divide a piece of paper into four equal parts and label them 1.
2. Choose Words Carefully.
3. Write Your Poem.
4. Use Line Breaks Deliberately.
5. Poem #1.
6. Poem #2.
7. Revise.
8. For more inspiration, check out these poetry collections: