[stylist] the secret to writing poems

[Angela fowler]

Lines and punctuation, right? 

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Ben,

I would also recommend that you "read" lots of poems as opposed to
"listening" to them. You will gain valuable knowledge when you hear poems
read aloud (and in my opinion, poems are meant to be heard instead of read)
but there are many things you will not get until you actually read the poem
for yourself. Since you want to write poetry, you need to see the words on
the page. It doesn't matter if this is via computer, cctv, or braille, but
you really need to see how lines of poetry are used.

Cindy

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> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of John Lee Clark
> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 1:04 AM
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> 
> Ben:
> 
> Rule number one: Read tons of poetry.  You will not like everything 
> you read, but you'll find some things that are great for you, and also 
> what really impresses you may change in time as you develop.  But 
> above all, read.  Read.  Read.  Read.
> 
> It will naturally rub off on you as you digest all sorts of poems.
> 
> The same goes for any category.  Good novelists read novels endlessly.  
> Good memoirists read memoirs endlessly.  Good writers read lots.  It 
> is good to read in different categories, although only a few can truly 
> excel in multiple categories.  For example, I love reading good 
> novels, but writing fiction doesn't suit me for some reason.  Poetry, 
> I can write.  I can also write polemics, but not as well as I write 
> poetry, but good enough to get essays published regularly.
> 
> You can read some kind of textbook or take a class, but the very best 
> thing is to read.
> 
> If you want to try poetry writing, first read a lot of it.  
> Go to NLS and borrow a ton.  Or surf the Net, poetry publications.  
> Subscribe to the Braille edition of Poetry magazine.
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
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> [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ben micek
> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 8:40 PM
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> 
> this might sound kinda dumb but i'll ask it anyhow. what is the secret 
> of writing poetry? i've tried writing some when i was a tad bit 
> younger but i don't think i did so well.
> 
> Benjamin micek
> 
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