This week's tutorial features two sample poems: "Summons" and "It Is Not Death."
10-line Poem Challenge #6: Ercil
If you would write Good poetry, then you Must first your mind and thoughts ignite. How so? By...
10-line Poem Challenge #5: Gardenia
You aides and assistants, Please lend me assistance In taking attendance Of all the attendants
10-line Poem Challenge #4: Amphion
There’s nothing like a morning cup, Or maybe two, Of morning brew.
10-line Poem Challenge #3: Sacred Signia
The forest glen her new repose for thought A sunny view When there she found herself, all else forgot, Or little knew.
10-line Poem Challenge #2: Quinnette
All along the winding trail Misty sunlight hangs its veil On the boughs of trees.
What Motivates Me to Write?
I use poetry to connect with others....
10-line Poem Challenge #1: San Hsien
When I began searching the Internet for 10-line poems, I had no idea how many forms my research was going to uncover—35 to be precise. At first I was going to present them as a tutorial, but then I thought it would be more fun to make it a challenge. So, each week for the …
Japanese Poetry Forms
Lately I have been exploring the many forms of poetry, both new and old, because sometimes I find it easier to write with a blueprint. Ultimately I intend to try my hand at every form I come across, for the sake of expanding my horizons, though undoubtedly I will use some of them only once. …
Dark Side of the Moon 