Poetry can seem like a mystical, unknowable quantity that only writing doctorates and angst-ridden teens can understand...

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The following words and poetry were written by Kallel Hunter She has graciously allowed me to share them with you...

We have learned this "roses are red violets are blue," and so those little love notes too, but is a getting back together poems really true...

In the wake of extremely difficult times, many people are using their hobbies and interests to make money, whether online or from media houses...

Writing online has always been seen as a great way to make money Even though this is the case, writing poetry is something that no one would have thought of...

Being your own publisher is easier than you think Here are some things to consider...

Putting together a poetry anthology can be a rewarding experience Here are a few things to keep in mind as you get started...

Writing is therapeutic In fact, James Pennebaker, PhD...

There many things that you can do to build your reputation as a poet and to receive an income from your work...

Romance is something we all long for Even the most cynical amongst us must surely secretly yearn for someone special to spend time with, and cuddle up with on those cold lonely winter evenings...

There are many forms of poetry Some are best read while others are best viewed and in the future we may add that some are best felt or experienced...

Children love rhyme The rhythm of the text, the way the words bounce off the tongue can be especially appealing to young children who are mastering language and reading...

Poetry is the language of emotion and as such it is often dense and difficult to read The exception to this is the love poem...

Death is not an easy subject for anyone to discuss or cope with Often your emotions are so stirred up that it can be very difficult to come up with words of condolence for those that need them...

Poetry is one of the first interactions with literature that young children have Nursery rhymes and silly songs give children the foundation for reading by helping them understand the relationship of sounds and letters through rhymes...

Not everything needs to be long and cumbersome to be considered an art form and in poetry, this is especially the case...

Weddings symbolize your love for one another You are starting out a new life together and entering holy matrimony...

Learning a foreign language can be enjoyable - but exasperating Anything you can do to accelerate learning or make language acquisition more enjoyable is a valuable weapon in your learning arsenal...

The spoken word becomes rhythmic as soon as men are stirred, become truly themselves, authentic Yes, poetry comes from speech...

There are many occasions in life that spur people into writing memorable poetry verses Some of these verses might come when we fall in love for the first time or they may come when we are exposed to a memorable experience that touches our heart in one way or another...

It's always lovely to have the traditional best man and matron of honor speeches, as well as listening to the father's of the bride and groom tell a few funny tales...

Terri Marie: Well, there you go You have just stripped away all the essence of all the other stuff and come to a simplicity part of it again...

Performance artists of all types enjoy the awe and the kudos coming their way from the general public...

Recently, I had this subject proposed to me on poetry writing What does it take to become a published writer...

Poetry is the language of love For centuries, poems have expressed intimate feelings and emotions, and have been used to record significant thoughts and events in an artistic form...

It's easier than you think Just grab a piece of paper along with a working pen or a sharp pencil and begin writing your own genuine poem...

“[Henry David] Thoreau is a keen and delicate observer of nature - a genuine observer - which, I suspect, is almost as rare a character as even an original poet; and Nature, in return for his love, seems to adopt him as her especial child, and shows him secrets which few others are allowed to witness...

In the 1600's most cultured socialites considered chapbooks vulgar These 'flimsy' booklets were often sold in less than reputable establishments and contained a variety of less than quality poetry, stories, ballads and political dissent...

Where were you when American poetess Sylvia Plath gassed herself in her London kitchen at the age of 30 during the harsh winter of 1963...