When does a string of words become a poem? by Oluwasegun Oriogun
When does a string of words become a poem?
I see a lot of so-called poems here- of course I have to see them because...
Freestyling….!!!!!
My name no be ikechukwu,
But am the son of a man, son of a God, son of a King.
I no b the koko master,
But...
IMAGINE HOW I FEEL……………
There’s this saying, it has to do with how one feels
If your thoughts can be attacked, that can influence how one feels
One can be...
The Benefits of Poetry for Professionals by John Coleman
Wallace Stevens was one of America’s greatest poets. The author of “The Emperor of Ice-Cream”and “The Idea of Order at Key West” was awarded the Pulitzer Prize...
The Car…!!!!
I love cars,
I love to drive them,
To be in control,
Make them jump when I press the controls,
Make them honk and horn for joy,
Service them...
Dear Poetry Newbies: feeling the stage fright and doing it anyway
If you’ve read What’s The Deal With Poetry Readings?, then you know that I encourage people to read their poetry aloud at every possible opportunity...
How to recite a Poem by Jough Dempsey
Traditionally poetry has been an oratory art. It is only recently, since the advent of the printing press, that poetry has been read more...
DON’T CALL ME ONE
Call me not a DrunkFor what I take are thirst quenchersThey move me notI move themFor the paths I walk are just unstable and...
Why Poetry Is Necessary
Roger Housden
Author, Speaker, Writing Coach
In the last few years I have spent much of my time writing books on poetry. Sometimes, while sitting alone...
A Poetic Affair to Remember: Making Your Poetry Event Memorable
By Cristina M.R. Norcross
In a world of endless entertainment options, unless you are a poetry lover or a writer yourself, attending a poetry reading...
