Article Series
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Celine, An Elegy by C.W. Bryan
This short collection of poems is an Elegy for my cat Celine. She died when she was a year old. That is not nearly enough time on this earth for a soul so sweet. I wanted, needed, to remember her, immortalize her.
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How to Write Like Plath from Someone Who Loves Sylvia Plath
Here are some tips from Week 2 of Poetry is Plagiarism on how to write like Sylvia Plath from someone who loves Sylvia Plath.
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How to Write Like Bukowski
Last week, Corey and I competed to see who could best write like Bukowski. I spent the week reading Charles Bukowski and writing as many poems in his voice as I could. It was an interesting perspective through which to read someone’s work. Instead of thinking, ‘do I like this’ or ‘is this for me,’…
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How to Write Nonet Poetry
the nonet form offers a creative challenge by demanding precision in syllable count while allowing poets the freedom to explore a wide range of themes, emotions, and subjects within the confined structure.
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How to Write Free Verse Poetry
Free verse is a unique form that gives the author way more freedom than verse poetry like sonnets or ghazals.
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Poems About the Mundane
Writing poems about the mundane can often seem difficult. However, many poets like Ted Kooser, William Carlos Williams, and Robert Frost (just to name a few) have sought the beauty in the world around them.
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Space Poems
Space poems are like celestial journeys captured in verses, inviting us to explore the vast unknown beyond our atmosphere.
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Magic Poems
Magic poems are like incantations woven into words, casting spells that transport us to enchanted realms and awaken our sense of wonder.
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Cat Poems
With the release of my debut chapbook, Celine: An Elegy, I have been inspired lately to read poems about cats. Here is so extra reading on cats.