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Hello Poetteers, I don’t curse in my own poems and don't like reading it in other poems. In other poems, I may give an exception. Curses in poetry take away from the poem. I skip over it. They feel like something extra. It's unnecessary. I don't like it but there are exceptions to that. If there is a reason for it and I can't see the poem without it then the cursing is okay. It sometimes works in spoken word. Curses have to be used sparsely. More than three is too much. Curses may give raw emotion or add emphasis the poem needs to show emotion. There are pieces where cursing fit the author's voice. Comment : What do you think about cursing in poetry? Read More : Putting my Beliefs in Poetry  | Poet Confessions Stay inspired, Fida 

Hello Poetteers, For today's top ten Tuesday I'm sharing ten empowering poems. There are many more out there for you to find. Keep the hope and the fire in your hearts.   Find B. Oakman on Instagram.  Find Anna on Instagram  .  Find Ava on Instagram.  Find Rupi Kaur on Instagram.  Find Lang Leav on Instagram.  Find Christina on Instagram.    Find Salma on Instagram.  Find Alison on Instagram.  Find J.R. Rogue on Instagram.  Find me on Instagram Stay inspired, Fida 

Hello Poetteers, Writing and editing poetry can be simple. You can "hack" poetry. Download the PDF for future reference to use as a checklist. Writing Poetry Hacks Start with a title: I haven't tried it, so I don't know if it works. Write a "found" poem: take words, phrases, & passages from other sources & reframing them as poetry. Word association exercise: pick a word and write everything that comes to mind. Pick your favorites and rearrange into a poem. Choose to write a shape poem. You will already have a subject & visually appealing. Acrostic: Write about the word you choose and you already have a title.  Book Spine Poetry: pick several book titles and arrange them into a poem. "Transcribing poetry from admired masters can help, too, I've found. It's more visceral than reading." from @abetterjulie. Situate yourself away from noise and distractions.  Editing Poetry Hacks Read aloud. Try removing or m

Hello Poetteers, I ended and started the year well with reading. I've been enjoying my poetry finds. I'm about to read: An Open Suitcase & New Blue Tears by J.R. Rogue La Douleur Exquise by J.R. Rogue I'm currently reading: A Brilliant Madness Robert M. Drake Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur I recently finished reading (My poetry reads of 2016): Rest in the Mourning by R.H. Sin Watercolor Words by Topher Kearby Stay With Me Awhile by Loren Kleinman Mad Woman by Kat Savage Lullabies by Lang Leav Today Means Amen by Sierra DeMulder What poetry books have you read/currently reading/will read?

Hello Poetteers, Over on Instagram , I’ve started a new series of sharing my poet confessions. When I first started writing poetry I didn't read much poetry.  Before last fall, I never wrote a sonnet.  I got a poem published in my high school lit magazine and afterward, I noticed a big spelling error.  I almost never rhyme in my poems.  I don't memorize my poems.  I search my own poems for verses to make sure I actually wrote them.  Sometimes I struggle to finish writing a poem.  Other times I can write a good poem in one try.  I don't curse in my poems.  What is one of your poet confessions? Stay inspired, Fida Read More: Never Wrote A Sonnet Part 1 | Part 2

Hello Poetteers, As we welcome in the new year, our focus should be our main priority. 1. Keep a pen near by and a notebook open As writers we constantly have new ideas. Without having a place to put them we may forget them and trying to remember them will make us lose focus. 2. Go to a quiet room Working in a quiet area will lessen the distractions. Only listen to music if it pumps you up to work. 3. Meditation Meditating will help us visualize our day and to constantly let go of thoughts instead of staying hung up on them.  stay inspired, Fida