Post by camoens on Jun 5, 2008 21:24:07 GMT -5
Now, I just finished writing "How to.. Write a review" to be honest, That was a very general post. This one will go a little more in depth on poetry.
Before I begin, I'll state quite simply I happen to be very opinionated on the matter of poetry, I've been writing it for 13 years now and have seen things which are very good... and very, very bad. I will try to keep as much of my dislike for certain styles out as I can.
How to aim your poem in progress:
This is an important factor, one not many consider. If your struck by the heat of inspiration it matters very little, however some thought is always required. Its a question that haunts the minds of people everywhere....
What do you want to end up with?
There are many kinds of poetry out there, Many details which make a few words, into poetry. But how can you decide? First comes basic knowledge. There are thousands of poetry books left untouched in your area, at you library or book store. If you take some time, to read some kind of poetry, you will go far in deciding how to make your poetry something that even the hardest critic (Yourself) can be proud of.
Not all poetry is Shakespearian, if you don't like his work, There are THOUSANDS of different variations that are enjoyable. If you find some poetry dry and unmoving. There are others that could touch your soul and change your life. But this isn't a rant, This is how to make a poem that hits the mark, the mark is what you want it to accomplish.
How better to think on the style of your own poetry than learning to review?
Poetic styles:
I'm not about to go into all of them but here are some things you should look for:
Does it rhyme?
How is it formed?
do the syllables make a pattern?
Does it Evoke emotion?
Does it paint a picture?
Does it describe something about someone?
Is it funny? sad? Indifferent?
Do the patterns (AKA rhyme, Syllable, Structure, or grammar) Falter in parts of it?
here is an Example of some of this:
Winds fall
Wide meadows stir
Haiku.
This is a americanized Haiku, if you read it, its done in a peculiar manner. it syllables match in a 2/3/2 pattern, this is reminicent of the full chinese haiku 5/7/5 pattern. But what else can be done with syllables?
Show me where there can be built
Into your heart a bridge
One that will not break or melt
As ice upon the ridge.
This is called Metre. Its a structured form of poetry that uses both Syllable and verse structure, as well as Rhyme scheme. its pattern is 7/6/7/6 syllable and each verse after is the same in syllable count.
What does Metre do to your poetry?
It gives it a musical sound, makes it sound more like a song, with highs and lows.
What does Rhyme do for it?
It makes it catchy, People will often associate a good poem with one that they can't forget. it also makes it more powerful, like a song a rhyme may go straight to the heart.
Poetic Structure.
this completely depends, There are some poems which require a complex structure and others that need none, Some structure, making it in to Verses, makes it much easier to read.
I may post later on SPECIFIC styles of poetry, but there are so many out there it will be hard to cover them all.
And Finally: Poetic Punctuation.
There are those that believe its not neccisarry, and indeed to some its not. But what does it do?
IfIweretotalkinalongdrawnoutsentancewithoutanypausesorinflectionitwouldbeveryhardtounderstandwouldntit.
If I were to talk in a long, drawn out sentence; without pauses or inflection. It would be very hard to understand, wouldn't it?
Thats what punctuation does for poetry, a comma here tells them to pause for a moment and slows things down. A period STOPS them, gives them that sudden, feeling of importance. others help you make points, be more emphatic, adding Exlamation points Acutualy works!!
And Thats all for now.
~Camoens
Before I begin, I'll state quite simply I happen to be very opinionated on the matter of poetry, I've been writing it for 13 years now and have seen things which are very good... and very, very bad. I will try to keep as much of my dislike for certain styles out as I can.
How to aim your poem in progress:
This is an important factor, one not many consider. If your struck by the heat of inspiration it matters very little, however some thought is always required. Its a question that haunts the minds of people everywhere....
What do you want to end up with?
There are many kinds of poetry out there, Many details which make a few words, into poetry. But how can you decide? First comes basic knowledge. There are thousands of poetry books left untouched in your area, at you library or book store. If you take some time, to read some kind of poetry, you will go far in deciding how to make your poetry something that even the hardest critic (Yourself) can be proud of.
Not all poetry is Shakespearian, if you don't like his work, There are THOUSANDS of different variations that are enjoyable. If you find some poetry dry and unmoving. There are others that could touch your soul and change your life. But this isn't a rant, This is how to make a poem that hits the mark, the mark is what you want it to accomplish.
How better to think on the style of your own poetry than learning to review?
Poetic styles:
I'm not about to go into all of them but here are some things you should look for:
Does it rhyme?
How is it formed?
do the syllables make a pattern?
Does it Evoke emotion?
Does it paint a picture?
Does it describe something about someone?
Is it funny? sad? Indifferent?
Do the patterns (AKA rhyme, Syllable, Structure, or grammar) Falter in parts of it?
here is an Example of some of this:
Winds fall
Wide meadows stir
Haiku.
This is a americanized Haiku, if you read it, its done in a peculiar manner. it syllables match in a 2/3/2 pattern, this is reminicent of the full chinese haiku 5/7/5 pattern. But what else can be done with syllables?
Show me where there can be built
Into your heart a bridge
One that will not break or melt
As ice upon the ridge.
This is called Metre. Its a structured form of poetry that uses both Syllable and verse structure, as well as Rhyme scheme. its pattern is 7/6/7/6 syllable and each verse after is the same in syllable count.
What does Metre do to your poetry?
It gives it a musical sound, makes it sound more like a song, with highs and lows.
What does Rhyme do for it?
It makes it catchy, People will often associate a good poem with one that they can't forget. it also makes it more powerful, like a song a rhyme may go straight to the heart.
Poetic Structure.
this completely depends, There are some poems which require a complex structure and others that need none, Some structure, making it in to Verses, makes it much easier to read.
I may post later on SPECIFIC styles of poetry, but there are so many out there it will be hard to cover them all.
And Finally: Poetic Punctuation.
There are those that believe its not neccisarry, and indeed to some its not. But what does it do?
IfIweretotalkinalongdrawnoutsentancewithoutanypausesorinflectionitwouldbeveryhardtounderstandwouldntit.
If I were to talk in a long, drawn out sentence; without pauses or inflection. It would be very hard to understand, wouldn't it?
Thats what punctuation does for poetry, a comma here tells them to pause for a moment and slows things down. A period STOPS them, gives them that sudden, feeling of importance. others help you make points, be more emphatic, adding Exlamation points Acutualy works!!
And Thats all for now.
~Camoens