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“Blessed are the weird people--poets, misfits, writers, mystics, painters, troubadours--for they teach us to see the world through different eyes.”
Jacob Nordby
Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting with the gift of speech.
Simonides (556 BC - 468 BC)
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Oh Captain, My Captain!
Recently I was asked: “What is your all-time favorite movie?”
If you recognize which movie my title comes from, then you already know. For those that don’t, it’s Dead Poets Society. Now go and see it.
You’re welcome.
The movie called to a part in me that was always just beneath the surface. It called to the writer and poet. As soon as I left the theater my mission was clear and I climbed the nearest object and looked at the world anew. I’ve been doing it ever since.
However, for the poet, looking at the world anew is only the first step. The next is sharing that through our poetry. The final step is entwined with the second, because it is with the skills we perfect as poets that we can help others see the world with new eyes.
I choose to stride this way every day: to see the world in new ways, to perfect my skills, and to share my vision of the world.
How do you walk the poet’s path?
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Theme: Different ways of looking at the world.
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By: silverpen 
Comment: I mostly stay away from rhyme simply because my poetry is often translated into other languages. When a poem is translated, all that is left are the words, they must be strong enough to stand on their own. Ed
Excellent point, and one I didn't think of. Thank you for sharing. :)
By: pabwriter
Comment: Most poetry is read out of context. If you knew something about the poet or the poet's motivation for writing a poem you'd probably appreciate the poem more. What do you think about adding a few sentences of narrative after a poem (in a chapbook)?
I see two ways to look at it. One, you give added meaning to the poem, however, the meaning is derived by the poet's thoughts, feelings and motivation. This could hinder the added meaning that a reader could take away from the piece without the narrative. This would come from the readers' experiences, thoughts, and feelings. A poet would have to decide how important it was that his or her intended meaning is to them.
By: lunamarcher
Comment: Perfect rhyming can be so difficult that I often settle for a half rhyme or be re-writing, which I do not wish to do. How important is perfect rhyme as opposed to half/partial rhyme? A Sonnet would be an example of a poem having a highly structured rhyme scheme.
Modern poets tend to favor partial rhyme because it is subtle. The type of rhyme you use should always be selected to enhance the poem.
By: monty31802
Comment: All I have to say Red on rhyming you have said. Enjoyed your Newsletter.
By: warriormom
Comment: This is excellent advice about writing poetry. I couldn't agree with you more. Rhyme should serve a purpose. Good poetry does not require rhyme, and poor rhyme can ruin a poem.
By: scorpialex
Comment: Great newsletter!
By: Crys-not really here 
Comment: Yes! I, too, have written on this subject a few times. Thank you for stressing that the choice to use rhyme should be determined based on the tone and purpose of the poem. After all, no poet should just have one "trick" under their belt.
Thank you all for your great comments, questions and feedback. Keep it coming! :)
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