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There is no "correct" format for a poem. The way a poem is written on the page can be conventional (as you might find in a Shakespearean Sonnet) or at times wildly chaotic (see much of e.e. Cummings's poetry) or somewhere in-between. The format of your poem could be influenced by the genre of poetry you are writing, your poem's content, or simply your own sense of aesthetics.To take this answer a stage further, while it is true that there is no 'correct' format for a poem, using the above examples of a Shakespeareaen sonnet or poetry of ee Cummings, you can see a difference. We're not talking about language but the format, in other words, how it looks on the page.
For example, every Shakespearean sonnet LOOKS the same. It will comprise 14 lines; the first 12 lines will not necessarily rhyme; the last two lines are what is called 'a rhyming couplet' which means two lines that rhyme.
ee Cummings developed his own style, comprising mainly no punctuation.
If you want to write a poem of a particular format, you have to know what type of poem you want. On the other hand, it is perfectly acceptable to write entirely in your own style, in other words, what you feel works best for you.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoYou punctuate a poem just like you do any other piece of writing in the English language. The only difference is that you Capitalize the first word of each line. Each sentence still ends in a period. If the line does not end a sentence, it does not have a period. (Of course if it calls for a comma, you put a comma there.)
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∙ 7y ago- Pick a topic
- List ideas/phrases
- Ask yourself if you want it to rhyme or not(your choice)
- Brainstorm*
- Put it together
- Ta-da, your done!
Not all poems have to rhyme, however some beleve that it is more effective!
*Brainstorming is very useful as you can present your ideas in a clear and easy way!
One very important thing to do first is to be in the right place while writing. Usually somewhere that makes you feel calm and serene is good, but the place could also be somewhere that makes you feel inspirational and artistic. Go to that place with a paper and pencil, and write what you feel. If you like fantasy, write about a mythical place or creature. If you like nature, write about the lush meadows or running waterfall. Whatever feels right at the moment, think about it and let it roll around in your mind as you write down a few things on the paper. Sometimes looking at something in particular helps. Maybe it's a picture, or right in front of you, but whatever it is, just ponder it without stress.
It needs to be dealt with in some uniform manner, however, to look like a real poem, though. As you write, separate small bits of the subject in blocks. A poem can be as long as the writer pleases, but it should be in "chunks" to separate it a bit. As you ponder, it is a good idea to have a thesaurus nearby. If you don't own one, GET ONE, because it will help you immensely. When you sit and are trying to find the right word, but can't seem to find it, think of a simple word that means what you are trying to say, and look it up in the thesaurus. Most poems seem more poetic if they have descriptive words, because they give the reader a picture of the "story" that is being told, and can also evoke emotion.
I spend a great amount of my time writing, and poetry is one of my favorites. Some books might say to think about rhyming or not rhyming, or picking good words, or searching for something good to write about. However, I say that art is free and should be pleasant, and shouldn't be talked about in such a way.
That's about all that I can say. Such an art form as poetry is so free and artistic, that it shouldn't be taught very much at all. I have a "philosophy" about talent and art, and it says this: Technique can be taught, but passion cannot.
There are many different ways to write a poem like:
Look, smile and frown,
Oh up and down.
Oh left and right,
Keep it in sight
or any others like ... well try urself x
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You were good for me
But I called you names.
You gave me chances
But I pushed you away.
Please forgive me, as I
judged and bothered.Your
righteousness overcomes my sorrow.
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∙ 9y agoIf you are quoting a poem, make sure to put the line you are using in parentheses and include the name of the poem and author. If not you could be accused of plagiary.
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∙ 14y agoI've heard you're supposed to you quotation marks, but I would underline it...
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∙ 12y agoA poem's punctuation is whatever is required by the poem's sense. In that respect a poem is no different from any other genre of writing.
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∙ 14y agofind it inyour heart. you will end it with the feeling of the poem
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∙ 14y agoThey are quoted.
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