Citing My Muses: Kim Addonizio and The Poet’s Companion (& Others)
A review of Kim Addonizio’s poems from Mortal Trash, as well a review of her poetry guides Ordinary Genius and The Poet’s Companion.
Poetry Maps: Mapping Out The Structure Of Each Poem Type So You Can Write More Efficiently
I’m going to lay out the structure of each poem type based on rhyme scheme, stressed syllables, and stanza length. That way, beginner poets like myself may have an easier time identifying which poem type works best with the topic they want to write about, and they won’t spend quite as long trying to figure out how to write it properly.
Different Poetry Styles & What Topics They Work Best With
I’ve laid out the definitions of each poetry type, how to write them, and what topics are usually covered using each genre. That way, if you find yourself writing a poem with a topic that may work well with another style, you can re-write your free verse poem in another style and see which version you like better.