How do you write poems ? what is a poem? how do you set a poem out ?

Answer 1

You write poems by drawing from your own experiences, feelings and emotions or even perhaps your view point on a certain situation....Anything you like really.

Poems can be structured into verses depending on how you want the poem to sound when its read. It will usually have shorter lines than if you were writing a story for example.

For me, a poem is a short burst of deep feeling that reaches out to you quicker than a book or an article can, but different people experience different things from different poems and it can depend on what the poem is about.

There are no set ways, as such that you set a poem out, just write whatever comes naturally to you as an individual.

Also, poems don't necessarily have to rhyme, but personally I think this helps the poem to flow a little better. It doesn't have to rhyme on every single line, it could be every other line or anything you prefer.

At the end of the day it doesn't matter if it doesn't appeal to a wide range of people as long as you are happy with the end product.

Answer 2

A poem is your thoughts and views expressed differently. Not all poems need to ryhme or have a special lay out. To write a poem you basically just let the pen flow and don't think about what you're writing then work from there.

Answer 3

A poem starts with a thought, an idea, or an emotion felt from the heart. Poems can be happy, or sad, deep-thinking or off the wall, humorous, or even maudlin. The choice is up to you and your imagination as to what you will create.


The only other tools you will need is paper and a pencil. You might keep a rhyming dictionary on hand, along with a thesaurus and a regular dictionary to help you out.



Your first step is to write down that idea or thought that you have and want to turn into a poem. Next, we are going to turn that thought into a free verse poem. There are two different types of poems, and they are structured and free verse. One example of a structured poem is a limerick. Free verse is much easier to write as there are no steadfast rules to writing them. Some free verse doesn't even have any rhymes or meters to them. Meter is defined as a rhythm in verses, or a pattern of syllables.


So, now, rewrite your thoughts into lines. Don't worry about spelling or punctuation at this point in time, just change your thoughts to lines. Don't worry about how long or short each line is either. Now is the time to look at your lines and remember that the poem should have a beginning, a middle, and an end, just like a story, a book, and a movie has. You may need to add more information in order to turn your thoughts into a start, a middle, and a finish. Keep in mind that these parts need not be "written in stone", so to speak. The words of a poem are pliable while they are in the creation stages. They are to be molded and changed until you find the exactly right words you need to complete a line or stanza.


Reread your poem several times and listen to the words and to the rhythm of each line. Now is the time to shorten or lengthen each line in order to create a smooth-sounding poem. Even though it is a free verse poem, you can choose to make each line rhyme with the next line if you want to. If you do, you can use the rhyming dictionary to aid you in finding the appropriate words.


Now go back and reread your poem again. Check for proper punctuation as well as for the proper spelling of each word. Think up an appropriate title for your poem. It would be a good idea to set your poem aside for awhile and then return to it later. Then, reread it again with a fresh mind and make any necessary changes.


If you decide to continue writing poetry, it would be a good idea to investigate some books about creating poetry, and to attend some local workshops. Check out the available recources on the Internet as well as what is available at your local public library.

Answer 4

There are many ways to set out a poem depending on which style you choose: iambic pentameter, acrostic etc....

A poem in itself can be anything....that's too wide a question to answer!

How do you write a poem? Well, you just write what you think!!!!

Answer 5

Poetry (ancient Greek: ποιεω (poieo) = I create) is an art form in which human language is used for its aesthetic qualities in addition to, or instead of, its notional and semantic content. It consists largely of oral or literary works in which language is used in a manner that is felt by its user and audience to differ from ordinary prose.

You can write a poem however you want to, and the same with setting it out. :D

Answer 6

Poems are just a way of putting the way you feel into words. Does not have to rhyme there really are no rules. There are different types but you really do not have to stick to the guidelines.
roses are red violets are blue i smell something it must be you just have fun with it

Answer 7

you relax. the whole idea of a poem is...it is whatever you want. there are some rule that apply to the types of poems that have already been written....but new one are being made all the time.

Answer 8

There once was a girl from Ealing
Who once had a beautiful feeling
she lay on her back and opened her crack
and pissed all over the ceiling.

Classic poem.

Answer 9

with ur blood!
a poem is the individual expression of a universal feeling
follow ur heart AND ur mind

Answer 10

Well, you ryme words basically or you can do prose poetry, which basically try to make your sentences flow. I guess you have to have a perpous in doing poetry for it to come out right and to flow