Gershon Wolf Poet Rhyme

How Do You Write Poetry

Brick by brick you build your house
   To get married, go find a spouse
Step by step, toddlers start to walk
   Sound by sound, infants prepare to talk

By trial and error some learn to cook
   Page by page most read a book
Number by number, one counts and counts
   To ride a horse, better learn to mount...

But how do you learn to write a poem
   To teach a rookie, what do you show 'em
A metaphor, an simile, an idea, a theme?
   ~ It's not as easy as it might seem!

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Alexis Y. November 25, 2019 at 2:23 PM Hi Gershon, This is a tough question. It differs with each poet. Telling one how to is even more difficult. For me, it starts with a thought/ inspiration and then my muse takes over. That's the best answer I got. Ask me tomorrow and I'm sure the answer will change lol. I enjoyed the read my friend. Happy Holidays and have a great day:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf November 25, 2019 at 3:45 PM I like what you came up with here, Alexis, esp. the part that tomorrow the answer will change. Pleasurable penning always! :) gw

DM Babbit November 25, 2019 at 9:56 AM Even for the poet, the writing comes more from the heart than the formal lessons. Nicely phrased poem. Gershon Wolf November 25, 2019 at 1:16 PM Absolutely. Without heart, t's just sterile, formulaic exercise. Thanks, D.M.

Jennifer Proxenos November 25, 2019 at 7:14 AM Hi Gershon, I was asked that question just recently and also asked where and how do you think of what to write - I merely referred her to my muse! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Gershon Wolf November 25, 2019 at 1:15 PM And that's amusing, in and of itself, Jennifer! Thanks, Gershon

Jenish Somadas November 25, 2019 at 3:26 AM ##It's not as easy as it might seem!## Yeah.. True for me.. But not for.. It seems quite easy for you to post 4-5 excellent poems a day.. Gershon Wolf November 25, 2019 at 1:09 PM Thanks for the encouragement, Jenish. Your kind words renew my hope!... As for 'easy,' please see soup mail. Thanks, gw

Caren Krutsinger November 25, 2019 at 12:41 AM I rushed over here, and was shocked to discover just another really fun poem, but not the instructions I had expected. Great ruse, my friend! Gershon Wolf November 25, 2019 at 9:39 AM Did you expect a Lamaze class, for heaven's sake?! -- Tongue firmly planted in cheek. Thanks, Caren! :) gw

Bobby May November 24, 2019 at 8:04 PM Gee Wiz Gershon I thought I was going to learn how to write poetry, Bummer!! Awesome rhythm and the title got my attention! Way to go brother poet!! Gershon Wolf November 24, 2019 at 9:10 PM Aw, Gee, Bobby -- You already know how to write poetry. You don't need to read this juvenile stuff! ~ Dr. Seuss

Quoth Theraven November 24, 2019 at 7:47 PM Gershon, I think you figured it out in this Rhyme. This thing called poetry. No readin', writin', & 'rithmatic will suffice. -Richard Gershon Wolf November 24, 2019 at 9:08 PM The 'fourth R,' Robotics, will produce poetry, no doubt, but it will be formulaic at best... :) gw

Ann Foster November 24, 2019 at 7:30 PM This was perfect. I just wrote a comment for you to write on... then I ended up here. This is too great. Twilight zone fun. Wonderful write. I truly enjoyed it. Have the very nicest night... oh and write ON!!! Ann Gershon Wolf November 24, 2019 at 9:07 PM Thanks for the enthusiasm, Ann. Appreciated! Best wishes, Gershon

Na Na November 24, 2019 at 7:04 PM Very good Gershon. Your flow is awesome. Thanks for sharing Gershon Wolf November 24, 2019 at 9:05 PM Thanks for the positivity, Gregory! Cheers, gw

Sandra Adams November 24, 2019 at 6:34 PM it's not easy, but some people like yourself have a wonderful knack for writing it! Good penning my friend! Gershon Wolf November 24, 2019 at 9:05 PM And some people have a knack for exaggerating Gershon Wolf's abilities, methinks. Though I've now painted myself into a corner here, so to speak, I will still venture that YOU are the one with a wonderful knack for writing poetry!! :) gw

Ronald D Thompson November 24, 2019 at 5:44 PM Hey Gershon, now that is what I call perceptive!! It certainly isn't as easy as it might seem!! Absolutely love this!..Ron Gershon Wolf November 24, 2019 at 9:02 PM Wow. Sure is nice to get such an enthusiastic comment, Ron. Thank you so much! Smiles, Gershon