I want to write real poetry <br />But I’m not sure how I should start <br />I need someone who can teach me <br /> the basics of poetic art. <br /> <br />I do not know if it should rhyme <br /> and meter is a mystery. <br />I have the will I have the time. <br />I somebody will please help me. <br /> <br />I have the urge I have to write <br />I really want to get it right <br />What makes it poetry or prose? <br /> there is a difference I suppose. <br /> <br />I know there’s different schools of thought <br />an ongoing controversy. <br />I’m simply looking for support <br /> to help me with my poetry. <br /> <br />I have the basic writing tools <br /> a pad a pencil and P.C. <br />I need to learn the basic rules <br /> which turn prose into poetry. <br /> <br />I am willing to study hard <br />and heed advice that’s offered me. <br />By any older wiser bard <br />who’s skilled at writing poetry. <br /> <br />26-Apr-08<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-have-a-dream-11/
