Tag: poem
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Free Verse Friday – Show Up

Show up when it’s tough.Show up when you have nothing to say.Show up when life gets too busy.Show up when doubt creeps in. Show up when only three words come out.Show up when everyone is telling you you’ll never make it.Show up when social media interaction is low.Show up when your family is driving you…
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Unlocking the Art of Thoughtful Book Reviews

Photo by: Sheikh Sahin Do you struggle with writing book reviews? Do you ever find it hard to go beyond simply saying, “I liked this book”? Most of the time, I enjoy a poem, story, or novel without immediately knowing why. I just know it was great—I couldn’t put it down. But as readers, we…
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Do Your Rhymes Make Sense?

Photo by: Icon Ade Do you write poetry that rhymes, but it doesn’t make sense? Or does your poem lack meaning? Do you like the flow? I wrote a poem years ago as a teenager. I wrote it to rhyme, but I am not sure that it means anything. I liked the way the rhyme…
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Is Your Poetry Falling Flat? How to Improve Your Poems

Photo by: Irina Kvyatkovskaya What is Making Your Poetry Fall Flat? What is making your poetry fall flat? Could it be your words? Could it be you’ve lost interest, or need to leave it to marinate for a while? Sometimes, simply changing a word makes a difference. Are You Repeating the Same Words in Your…