Learning From Poetry

Learning From Poetry Learning From Poetry Learning From Poetry By Erin No matter what kind of writing you do, reading poetry can be a great way to improve your writing skills. The principles of poetry can be applied to nearly every kind of writing you do. Lets take a look at what we can learn from poetry. 1. Poetry teaches word economy. In a poem, not a single word is wasted. Poets strive for finding the most effective words to convey each thought, emotion or idea. 2. Poetry uses powerful imagery. Poems are the epitome of show, dont tell. In a poem, you dont have a lot of time or space to spend narrating or telling the reader whats happening. Poets create strong visuals for their readers, truly giving the reader a glimpse of their subjects. 3. Poetry is inspiring. Love it or hate it, poetry elicits powerful emotions. A well-crafted line of poetry can stick with us for a long time. Sometimes, a poem or even just a memorable line, can make us want to write about that. The emotional response we have to the poem can often lead to an outlet for our own ideas. Resources There are a number of sites that offer daily poetry either delivered to your inbox or by RSS feed. The Writers Almanac from Garrison Keillor offers daily poems as well as historical information. Poetry Daily is another daily poem site. If you prefer, you can get get a haiku a day from Daily Haiku or tinywords. You can also check out any number of poetry anthologies. One of my favorites is Risking Everything, edited by Roger Housden. If you really hate poetry, try reading some Dr. Seuss or Shel Silverstein! You can also look to song lyrics, which have been a great source of inspiration for me. Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the General category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:60 Synonyms for â€Å"Walk†"Confused With" and "Confused About"Passed vs Past