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Writing Poetry
That Comes From The Heart...
The purpose of
this workshop is to help you get started in 'poeming' that one who is the
love of your life.
Even though it may seem a little awkward
at first, remember that he/she is well worth the effort. Using the medium
of poetry, you will be able to say things that are important, even though
difficult to say in normal conversation.
You could always purchase a greeting card
to give him/her, but there is nothing like an original piece of poetry
that comes directly from your heart.
Now, let's get started.
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Determining The
Theme of the Poem...
It's rather obvious that,
for our purposes here, the general theme of your poems will be love. Still,
we need to focus on a more specific aspect of your love for that other
person. For example, what is going on in his/her life right now? Happiness?
Hurt? Joy? A recent accomplishment? Health problems? Feeling down or blue?
Poetry that is written with the current emotional status of the one we
are writing it for is much more appreciated.
By the way, you might keep in mind that humor is
rarely well recieved unless it is very funny and also appropriate at the
time. The poetry that touches the heart and reaches the soul is always
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Deciding What
Poetic Form To Use...
RHYME: This traditional style
employs words that sound alike at the end of each line. For example: "I
kissed her softly and for a moment we did linger; and, as I ran my fingers
through her hair, a cootie bit my finger." In this little two-liner, the
words "linger" and "finger" rhyme. By the way, you could use my example
but I would advise against it.
In rhyming, all you need to do is decide what
key words you want to use and then jot down a number of words that rhyme
with it. An example would be "sad" You might use words like bad, glad,
had, lad, mad, pad, or tad. Also, the "ed" and "ing" endings are easy to
rhyme with.
The more difficult part is filling in the spaces
in between the rhyming words. That takes more time and thought, as well
as a determination to keep playing with the words until they come together,
makes sense, and best convey what we are trying to say.
FREE: Although this style does
not use words that rhyme, it is still important that there be a continuity
of thought and that each line be in balance with those that precede and
follow it. This style attempts to paint words in such a way that they create
beauty and imagery at the same time.
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The Length of
a Good Romantic Poem...
If you are new to poetry writing, try a four-line
poem first. This works well for either style. Remember, too, that long
poems make for great historical and literary reading, but you are attempting
to evoke a positive emotional response for whom you are writing the poem.
Short and sweet is always preferable for starters.
By the way, feel free to use or modify the
following examples.....
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Example No. 1
Here I sit in this office cold and gray,
Missing you as I work beneath this glaring light;
Looking forward to the end of the day,
When I can hold you again, two shadows in the night
Example No. 2
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Sitting beside this chocolate filled and rose-colored gift box,
You will find this little love poem written especially for you;
Wondering if perhaps the thought might also cross your mind,
That later on, you and I might find something interesting to do.
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Example No. 3
The years have come, the years have gone,
Old memories fade away;
But to me you'll always be,
The young girl I fell in love with yesterday.
"The greatest poem is not that which is most skillfully
constructed, but that in which there is the most poetry." --L. Schefer
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Hiding Your Poems
In Special Places...
Here are some great suggestions for
how to go about delievering your love poems.....
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Hide it in her purse
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Send it to his/her e-mail address
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Place it in a coat pocket
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On the top of her lingeried drawer
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Attached to a bouquet of flowers
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Placed in his lunchbox
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Laid across her pillow
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Rolled up in his socks
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Hidden in his wallet
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A bookmark in a book she is reading
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Taped to the car dashboard
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Set out in a nicely enveloped card
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Next to a cup of coffee or tea
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Taped to the bathroom mirror
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On the face of a wall clock
The idea here is to just use your imagination.
There are many more fun and enjoyable places
to hide your love notes.
Once more, the simple approach might be the
best. Why not walk up to him/her, hand it to them, smile, and say,
"Here, I wrote this for you and I hope you like it."
There are times when that works best.
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Now, You're Ready
To Write A Love Poem...
Now that we have determined
that anyone who sets there mind to it, can write at least a short four-line
poem, it's time to try your hand at composing a poem. Perhaps you
have attempted to do so before but the result was disappointing.
Keep in mind that even the great poets had to start just as you are--one
line at a time. You might be surprised. Could it be that beneath
all that is you, there is a very talented poet trying to get out?
At any rate, the attempt will be appreciated,
and that from the heart of the one who loves you the most.
An original poem from the heart is one of
the most precious gifts that you can give to another.
So, get out that piece of paper and a pencil
(you might have to erase a lot at first) or bring up the WordPad window
on your computer.
It's time to take what is already written
on your soul and put it on a piece of paper for the one
you love.
Have a great time!
-© all
rights reserved - 12/4/1999
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A Personal Invitation
from Vincent to You...
Visit my online gallery where I have displayed some of my own works for
the purpose of providing some helpful examples of romance poetry.
Vincent's Verse |
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and toleration regarding the many variations of primary relationships that
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