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Poems may be simple, try writing a rhyme, add some images to make them sublime. Simple words may make meaningful phrases, difficult words can turn into mazes. You could write a Limerick, just for fun, don’t forget a surprise before you’re done. Write a nice Haiku, a scene of nature, Like flowing mountain streams with water pure. A Sonnet would be nice before you’re through, three verses of four, the last one is two. Choose your own rhyme scheme, the last two must rhyme, here’s my last two to summarize this time. By writing a poem, you’re given a way, to share with others what you have to say.

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Date: 7/16/2022 10:09:00 PM
Bill, you and I share a love of sonnets and this was special because you are sharing how different poetry forms work and how they help us express ourselves. Lovely thoughts ~ John
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Bill Baker
Date: 7/16/2022 11:08:00 PM
Thanks again my friend, for your thoughts and comments. Peace and health to you, John. Bill
Date: 5/22/2022 11:06:00 AM
Excellent writing with a wonderful message, Bill, and that is so very accurate that if we did not have a method to convey what unambiguously ought to be spoken, where will we be?
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Bill Baker
Date: 5/23/2022 5:55:00 PM
True, my friend. Thanks for the comment.
Date: 5/21/2022 2:51:00 PM
Super write Bill with a great message. I love a poem that is simply spoken and easily read and understood. Love it. To me that's good poetry. The description here is perfect and as for the message you hit the nail on the head. God Bless, JB
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Date: 5/21/2022 2:55:00 PM
I like to keep it readable even when writing on deep thoughts. Bigger audience if one does. Thanks for the comment my friend, Bill
Date: 5/21/2022 1:55:00 PM
Yahoo, Bill. I liked the the lightness of this poem. I did not know a sonnet was that simple. Thanks. Pangie
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Date: 5/21/2022 2:54:00 PM
Thanks for the comment, Pangie. Sonnets are my favorite form of poetry. Have a great weekend my friend, Bill
Date: 5/21/2022 7:42:00 AM
Wonderful, Bill. God bless you, Love, Gina
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Date: 5/21/2022 8:15:00 AM
Thanks for the comment, Gina. Smiles and Blessings my friend, Bill
Date: 5/21/2022 4:28:00 AM
Hey Bill…..you make it sound also easy! Great job…llDebx
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Date: 5/21/2022 8:14:00 AM
Thanks, Deb. Have a great weekend my friend, Bill
Date: 5/20/2022 12:31:00 PM
Well done Bill!
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Date: 5/20/2022 5:33:00 PM
Thanks for commenting, Mark. Have a great weekend! Bill
Date: 5/20/2022 12:05:00 PM
Absolutely spot on Bill - are you a teacher, you explain 3 forms of poetry brilliantly and you encourage newcomers, a very important role you have filled my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 5/20/2022 5:32:00 PM
Retired teacher. :-) Thank you for the kind comment, Jennifer. Have a great weekend my friend! Bill
Date: 5/20/2022 7:33:00 AM
WoW! Bill, You have composed an excellent ode to the poems styles you mentioned. Your last two lines summed up your well-written write perfectly. Excellent job. Have a nice day:-) Alexis
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Date: 5/20/2022 5:31:00 PM
Thanks for the great comment, Alexis. Have a great weekend! Bill
Date: 5/19/2022 12:41:00 PM
This sonnet is lovely "By writing a poem, you’re given a way, to share with others what you have to say. " - which is why I also write.
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Date: 5/19/2022 4:21:00 PM
And many are glad you do, my friend. Bill
Date: 5/19/2022 9:01:00 AM
Yes, you did what a sonnet does. You set up the scene and ended with the couplet to tie it all up. WELL done, Bill.
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Date: 5/19/2022 4:20:00 PM
Thanks for the comment, Andrea. Back to Sonnets, I feel more at home. :-) Have a nice day, Bill
Date: 5/18/2022 9:53:00 AM
Very well said.
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Date: 5/18/2022 5:29:00 PM
Thanks, Deborah. Good to see you again. I hope all is well and you're having a good week! Bill
Date: 5/18/2022 5:23:00 AM
Love the last two lines Bill! So very true, where would we be without a way to express what clearly needs to come out!! Happy Wednesday!
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Date: 5/18/2022 5:27:00 PM
I agree Mike, we all need a platform to stand and speak from. (write from) Thanks for commenting, Mike. Happy Wednesday to you as well my friend. Bill
Date: 5/18/2022 5:15:00 AM
A meaningful tribute to the forms in particular, but poetry in general.
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Date: 5/18/2022 5:25:00 PM
Thank you for the comments, Vijay. Started as a Verse ended up a sonnet. lol Have a great week my friend, Bill
Date: 5/18/2022 3:48:00 AM
Poems, well any type of writing, is an expression of what's in our souls. Sharing through words connects us. Thank you!
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Date: 5/18/2022 5:24:00 PM
Thank you, Sara. I agree with your thoughts on the subject. Have a great day! Bill
Date: 5/17/2022 6:38:00 PM
What a nice way to explain poetic techniques! Have a wonderful day!
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Bill Baker
Date: 5/18/2022 5:23:00 PM
Thank you, Valerie, for commenting. Have a great day! Bill

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