The Poetteer

Hi Poetteers, We love writing our free verse poetry but at times we get too comfortable and maybe even stagnant. To get ourselves out of that, we have to challenge our poetry. Here’s a few ways ti do that: Try a new poetry form. For example: haiku, epigram, and cinquain. Try a new poetic device you never used before. For example: alliteration, juxtaposition, or imagery . Use a unique writing prompt. For example: check out my book, Journey to Healing . Write a poem on a topic you never covered before. For example: look at older poems, maybe you never written poems about your body or about something spooky. Once you figure out what it is, write it. It’s okay if it’s bad and you don’t like it. At least you tried. It’s about challenging you voice and looking for your voice. Write a poem opposite from what you usually write. For example: if you write light poems, write a dark poem. Set a word or time limit. For example: write a poem in 5 mins or write a poem in ...

Hello Poetteers, There are several poetry misconceptions and annoyances floating around social media. I want to talk about a few top ones. Poetry needs to be romantic. No, it doesn’t. It can be any emotion. Poetry needs to include rhyme end words. No it doesn’t. You can have your poem be rhythmic in other ways. Vague self love/positivity poetry: It sounds like a piece anyone can write. Make it specific with your own experience. Male “she” poets: It’s frustrating that male poets are writing about women’s trauma. I already shared my thoughts in this instagram post . Men should not be writing about female trauma or beautifying mental illness. “insta” poets: Poets on instagram is not any different from poets who don’t use social media. I like what Lang Leav said about this label, “This new and dynamic movement is sometimes referred to as ‘instapoetry.’ A label I personally believe is silly and makes no sense. Using a social platform to define a genre of writing is ...