Poetry Notes

By J.N.R Dutton

@jnrdutton (3447)

United States

May 12, 2024 9:24pm CST

Earlier I was helping Eli with poetry homework and learned that I could use a refresher course myself. I'm good at poetry, but remembering all the formal rules is more complicated than you'd think. I prefer the Robin Williams as John Keating (Dead Poets Society -1989) approach. That approach focuses more on writing from the heart than some rigid formula.

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@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

13 May 24

I like the idea like writing from the heart since we are all unique individuals.

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@franxav (14588)

• India

13 May 24

I write poetry too but I don't follow formal rules. I focus on the ideas. However, I try to be as musical as possible.

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

13 May 24

That sounds a good approach J.

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@jstory07 (148701)

• Roseburg, Oregon

13 May 24

I think writing from your heart is the best way to go.

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@paigea (36143)

• Canada

13 May 24

Poetry must come from the heart.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

13 May 24

A rigid formula only restricts creativity. Have a good week.

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