I read some poetry today <br />by long dead poets from the past, <br /> which I enjoyed I have to say. <br /> Their golden words were meant to last <br />. <br /> Though they long since returned to dust. <br />The legacy they left behind <br />for poetry students is a must. <br />It is as if they were designed. <br /> <br />To act as templates we can use <br /> as we learn to write poetry <br />It would be foolish to refuse <br /> to benefit from history. <br /> <br />So find a poet you admire <br /> from the past or present day <br />You might just find his works inspire <br />you to write a different way. <br /> <br />Experiment with every kind, <br /> free form, free verse, formality <br />then in due course you’re sure to find <br /> which one of these is your forte <br /> <br />The time you spend to learn the rules <br /> is one investment you must make <br />Like any trade you need the tools, <br />Before you can attempt to make <br /> <br />your claim to be a master bard. <br />The road to fame is long and hard <br />with very little cash reward. <br /> you have to try, no one is barred. <br /> <br />30-May-08 <br /> <br />http: // blog.myspace.com/poeticpiers<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/tutorial-for-david-de-santis/
