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How to Write Good Poetry - DML Editing & Writing

Poems may be simple, try writing a rhyme, add some images to make it 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: 2/8/2024 4:45:00 PM
A poem about poetry. I love it! Very creative, Bill.
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Date: 2/8/2024 6:06:00 PM
Thanks Shane, I think we'll like each other poetry just fine. I'm glad you commented on a poem of mine so I could find your poetry. Bill
Date: 1/17/2024 10:11:00 AM
Elegant simplicity wrapped in a sonnet, Bill. You have really hit the nail on the head, so to speak. Engaging and captivating! Thank you for the poetic smile and this moment shared by two poets! Blessings of health and happiness for the new year my lone star friend!
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Date: 1/17/2024 3:49:00 PM
Thanks for the encouraging comments, Sam. Have a great 2024, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings throughout the year. Your poet friend in Texas, Bill
Date: 1/17/2024 6:25:00 AM
wise and inspiring, you are a true poet, enjoyed your master piece, yann
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Date: 1/17/2024 3:50:00 PM
Thanks Yann, your comment was very thoughtful, my friend. Have a great week! Bill
Date: 1/16/2024 3:55:00 PM
Love the plain clarity of this. I recall writing several sonnets as examples of sonnets unto themselves. Thanks for sharing
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/19/2024 12:30:00 AM
Thanks for that sweet reply
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Bill Baker
Date: 1/16/2024 4:06:00 PM
I bet you've written about everything I have over the years you've been here at the soup. Your poetry is always a joy to read, you are one of the very best poets I know. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your poetry and soup mail. I'm blessed to have met you so early when I first got here. Have a pleasant week, my friend. Hugs, Bill
Date: 1/16/2024 12:30:00 PM
Bill, All your poems are all so happy yet skillfully written, Your inspiration derived from your kind personality are certainly driven, I look forward as and when I have time to reading your beautiful poetry, Our business is so busy this time of the year, doc says I work too hard, need a holiday probably. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 1/16/2024 4:09:00 PM
I can remember working crazy hard at everything I did for years. It is a joy while you still can. I agree with your doc though. Take some holiday time, it's worth it. You'll live longer and your health will stay better longer. Thanks for your kind and encouraging comments, Jen. It's a blessing to have met you and shared a friendship, online at lease. :-) Take care of yourself. Hugs, Bill
Date: 1/14/2024 3:32:00 PM
Very positive message. with embedded truths.
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Date: 1/15/2024 6:11:00 PM
Thanks for the visit and comments, TS. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
Date: 1/14/2024 1:21:00 PM
Dear Bill, you have so much to say! You give, care and share what you have of wealth as a beautiful human soul and as a poet of great worth and remarkable humility.. I have always considered Sonnet as a sublime form of poetry and it becomes more majestic when the content is lofty! Your Sonnet is amazing! Simplicity mingled with depth and power! The power to envision how to say what you want to say! Always an immense pleasure and honour to read you.. God bless your enlightening soul. Best regards
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Date: 1/15/2024 6:23:00 PM
Thank you, Besma, for the kind and thoughtful comments. Your thoughts on my poetry are always an encouragement. I like writing sonnets the best, we are a good match. Thank you for taking the time to read my poetry, my dear friend. May 2024 be filled with truth and love for you. Bill
Date: 1/14/2024 9:21:00 AM
Bravissimo, Bill! A definite FAVE! Just lovely. You and Sara have a splendid and blessed Texas Sunday. ~
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Date: 1/15/2024 6:20:00 PM
Thank you, we will. Smiles and Blessings, and thanks for the FAV! Bill & Sara
Date: 1/14/2024 5:19:00 AM
A sonnet in itself. Very nicely done, Bill. Very creative write, my friend. Hope all is well...Charlie
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Date: 1/15/2024 6:19:00 PM
Benn really busy, Charlie. I hope this week will allow me more time for Poetry. Thanks for the comments, my friend. Bill
Date: 1/14/2024 12:28:00 AM
This is such a wonderful sonnet dear Bill. Such an entertaining read and very clever. I love the ending couplet especially for the sonnet. You have made me smile dear, sweet soul. I hope I will too now with you - you are the heart of Soup, the bright guiding light, your gentle, supportive arms are around all who are blessed with knowing you. The clouds will soon float away and the sun will shine down on you once again dear Bill.
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Christina Bowring
Date: 1/14/2024 12:29:00 AM
Sending you big, warm hugs in the meantime to our lovely, poetic friend. Keep smiling, keep inspiring. Xx :):)
Date: 1/13/2024 7:28:00 PM
I agree with George that yours is a lovely sonnet, the fun and surprises are beautyful!!! Bill, my dear, I think you are a great 'Baker' in the baking of this nice cake of poetry! Can't I simply say "Ride on"?
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Date: 1/13/2024 9:16:00 PM
Thank you for the visit and the fun comment, Canny. Have a great 2024, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Date: 1/11/2024 8:06:00 PM
This is a lovely sonnet so explicit and lucid. About limerick, you are absolutely right. There should be an unexpected twist at the end..... something hilarious or surprising. Both of you specialize in two different genres of poetry... you, in sonnets and Sara in haibun. Indeed sonnet is your forte and I love most of your sonnets, dear Bill. Into my FAVE
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Date: 1/12/2024 1:01:00 PM
Thank you for the encouraging comments, Valsa. I too, love Sara Haibun poems. Thanks for the FAV, my dear friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Date: 1/9/2024 1:04:00 AM
This sonnet inspired me to write some other forms today, brilliant write as always dear bill, i hope you are doing well, been a while, but just wanted to drop by to read some of your work, and im not at all disappointed. You have an authentic voice that emanates such an uplifting spirit through your words. Poems can be simple And simple ones are the most evocative, they resonate and hit me the strongest! Sending you light always. This is a fave for me
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Date: 1/9/2024 5:02:00 PM
Thank you for the visit and comments, Ink. I've been really busy this last week and haven't been able to post any poetry or even read and comment except for the POTD's. I'll be back to normal, for me, in a few days. I have been a little depressed, for me. Not being able to be active on poetry soup is a downer for me. Thanks for the FAV, and the light, my sweet friend. Hugs, Bill
Date: 1/8/2024 4:10:00 PM
How well put, Bill. I used to ‘write’ poems in my head, never shared them. Now I write them up and pop them on Soup… it’s like talking to the world. A smashing write.
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Date: 1/9/2024 5:04:00 PM
I'm very much the same, Terry. I only post about half of the poems I write in my head. I guess the other half of my poems are just for me. LOL Thanks for the comments, I'll be back active in a few days. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Date: 1/7/2024 12:30:00 PM
Bill, what a terrific way to describe poetic writing! A poem about poems!! Happy Sunday!
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Bill Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 9:36:00 PM
Thanks for the visit, Mike, I appreciate your comment, my friend. Have a great week! Bill
Date: 1/5/2024 4:45:00 PM
Agreed Bill. Poetry has its place in the world. For those blessed with talent we say - indulge!
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Date: 1/7/2024 9:37:00 PM
Smiling, thanks for the comment, Tommy. Have a great week, my friend. Bill
Date: 1/5/2024 12:54:00 PM
Oh Lord, this is really enchanting. I must take my hat off. How nice description about poetry in a sonnet! That's what poetry is. Loved it. Have a nice weekend my friendxxx
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Date: 1/7/2024 9:34:00 PM
Thank you, Maria, for the kind comments about my poetry, my friend. Have a pleasant week! Hugs, Bill
Date: 1/5/2024 3:04:00 AM
Oh wow, this is a beautiful poem about 'Poetry' in itself, dear Bill.. So wonderfully you've described the essence of these forms, whilst weaving your words impeccably in a sonnet.. Very true, everyone has their unique style but what unites us is the very essence of healing through poetic journey.. Simply and artistic poetry has its own sublime aura.. Yet, I try to blend my emotions with complex metaphors sometimes, but I do enjoy reading every kind of style & form..Gorgeously written, love this
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Bill Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 9:41:00 PM
No judgement on other forms, Hiya, I enjoy reading all kinds of poetry. I was just mentioning a few ... only had 14 lines. lol Thanks for the visit and the comments, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Date: 1/4/2024 12:15:00 PM
There were good thoughts in your sonnet. For words that turn into mazes, I have several dictionaries and may buy another. Your photograph is perfect. This poem came together to fit like a glove. Good job. 5 stars.
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Date: 1/4/2024 3:48:00 PM
Thank you for the uplifting comments, Hilda, I needed it today. Have a great day! Bill
Date: 1/4/2024 12:09:00 PM
Your poetry is filled with profound emotions. Your writing skills are exceptional. Your work exudes immense inspiration, Bill. I have always admired your sonnets for their seamless flow and impeccable rhymes. However, what truly captivates me is the depth of information and the profound message they carry. Once again, your brilliance shines through.
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Date: 1/4/2024 3:58:00 PM
Thank you, my dear friend. I needed the encouraging words today, and you came through for me and my poetry. My heart has much to say, but poetry is my way. Thank you for the compliments also, Sotto Poet. Have a great day! Bill
Date: 1/4/2024 11:33:00 AM
I always like you sonnets, they flow so well and they rhymes are spot on... What I like best it the information and the message and once again this is brilliant... Keep them coming Bill..
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Date: 1/4/2024 4:14:00 PM
Thank you for encouraging me to write more sonnet, my friend; they are my favorite form of poetry. Have a great day! Bill
Date: 1/4/2024 10:02:00 AM
Well said, my friend. A person does not need to be perfect, just write.
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Date: 1/4/2024 4:35:00 PM
Agreed, Jerry, we're doing just fine, my friend. Have a great day! Bill
Date: 1/4/2024 6:00:00 AM
Very clever weaving of poetic forms, my friend. Splendid write, Bill.
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Date: 1/4/2024 5:38:00 PM
Thanks Vijay, a fun write, my friend. Have a great day! Bill
Date: 1/4/2024 1:32:00 AM
Brilliant. You are a great sonneteer.
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Date: 1/4/2024 5:39:00 PM
Thank you, my friend. Have a pleasant evening! Bill
Date: 1/3/2024 10:46:00 PM
I always try and write so the reader knows what it's about, if they're too flowery with meaningless waffle I tend to move on. But each to their own, that's what I like about this site, everyone is unique. Tom
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Bill Baker
Date: 1/4/2024 5:49:00 PM
Very true, Tom, we are each very unique. It's good to have a place where we can be who we are and get uplifting comments for the effort. Thanks for your visits and comments, my friend. Cheers! Bill
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