During my featured presentation on Red River Writers Blog Talk Radio on Feb.04th,2010, I read a love poem in an early celebration of Valentines Day. I also shared two poetry tips as follows:
- After writing and/or editing your poem, read it aloud. The way a poem reads and looks on the page is quite different than the way it reads aloud. Listen to your own voice ... you will be reading to others one day. Where do you want the emphasis? Are you reading slowly enough?
- In addition, watch and listen for areas where you may hesitate, the words do not flow or you have used too many of the same words. Is there any musicality or rhythm within the line?
- Ask yourself if you have allowed the reader inside the message, to know what you know.
And a poem about relationship:
Who You Are
You are you … not who I dream you to be, just to meet these aching needs. You are behind the face in the mirror.
Love that reflection, acknowledge her kindness and inner beauty. Learn from her wisdom.
He is generous with his love; he knows his value. Do you believe that he is tender, adoring and also strong?
You live as if you are the face you painted on your mask. The many masks hide your fear. But, you are the heart and soul beneath.
Be as approving and loving to the reflection as you would to your best friend.
Your best friend could be the highest part of you.
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