How To Write Poetry

One thing I know about poetry
is that you can compare it to singing or painting-
you cannot make a good painting or song,
if your thought is on wealth and fame.

You have to enjoy the art of poetry,
with all your heart-
a passion that cannot be taught.

Have you seen Samurai warriors
sleeping with their Katana swords besides them?
That’s the same way you should view poetry;
making every word, verse, and inspiration
to be part of your life.

Another thing is that the best poets never think so hard on what to write;
they play with words, creating their own metaphors;
they write what they feel at the core of their hearts,
and think in the deepest depths of their minds without 
fear or intimidation.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A. Sharma Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 12:52 AM
Congrats on ur superb win with this awesome write Teddy!
Kimathi Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 4:54 PM
Thank you so much Dr. Upma! *^_^*
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 6:01 PM
congrats on you win in the screwed contest Teddy:-) hugs jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 4:53 PM
Thanks Jan! *^_^* I really appreciate your continous support for my writing.
Y. Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 10:23 AM
Teddy, I enjoyed the piece and its message. Congratulations on your win:-)Alexis
Kimathi Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Thank you so much for taking your time to read and enjoy my work Alexis! ;-) Thank you for your applause! ;-)
Allison Avatar
May 15, 2015 at 2:13 PM
Wise words indeed Teddy good luck with the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
May 16, 2015 at 4:33 AM
Thanks Jan! *^_^*
Light Avatar
May 15, 2015 at 11:57 AM
I have often thought this way about poetry, so I can connect with this poem very well! -Ashley :)
Kimathi Avatar
May 16, 2015 at 4:34 AM
I am glad you have the same point of view as I do Ashley! Thanks for reading my work! *^_^*
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