A poem about a poem

[Krista]

How to write a poem.

 

How to write a poem that`s good?

First you have to be in an appropriate mood.

The only things you need are not pen and paper,

also a certain amount of time should be taken.

 

Title is not the first thing you need,

though I must admit it`s important indeed

because on the title the whole poem leans.

Still write it in the end when you know what the poem means.

 

Then you have to decide whether the poem`s happy or sad

or maybe it is ironical instead or a little bit mad.

You also must find a target to describe,

it can be whatever – just make up your mind!

 

Then you have to think what language it`s in -

if there`s a dilemma, let the nicest one win.

Still your native language the best would be

(although the rightest person to say it is not me).

 

Now find some words that you think would go

with the theme you`ve chosen –it`s easy, you know!

Then into meaningful units them tie

and finally put them into rhyme.

 

When you have done all that I`ve said

into the secrets of poetry you`ve been led.

Now share your piece with others – Where? – Ok then,

if you ask me, a good place would be “TheMightyPen”.

[dragonqueen]

I liked this. It seems a little rough around the edges, and you twisted words to fit the format quite often. Still, the poem was good. Kinda had the same sort of feel as T.S. Elliots Book of Practical Cats, I thought.

[Krista]

This is the revised version of that poem. I admit that the first version really was awful But I hope that this one is better. I want to thank Alaeha who kind of opened my eyes....

 

How to write a poem that`s good?

First you must have an appropriate mood.

Take your time and calmly sit down

and do not feel odd to think loud.

 

Title is not the first thing you need,

though I must admit it`s important indeed

because on the title the whole poem leans.

Write it later on when you know what it means.

 

Your poem can be either happy or sad

Ironic instead or a little bit mad.

You also must find something to describe,

it can be whatever – just make up your mind!

 

Then you have to think what language it`s in -

if there`s a dilemma, let the nicest one win.

Still your native language the best would be

(although the rightest person to say it is not me).

 

Now find some words you think that would

describe your theme as well as they should.

Then into some meaningful units you'll tie

them. You can do fun things, like a rhyme.

 

When you have done all that I`ve said

into the secrets of poetry you`ve been led.

Share your piece with others as well -

TheMightyPen is the best, I can tell.

[Beautiful Nightmare]

this is really good i liked both versions of the poem and i think the idea is really cool a poem about poems nice

[Alaeha]

Truth be told, I've read much worse than either version. And to be blunt, if the original version were horrible, I wouldn't have bothered to read it, let alone suggest improvements...

 

*Hugs*