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Writing Better Poetry !

HEY Guys , lately I’ve been writing poetry and I’ve absolutely loved it, but i’d like to touch on a topic that might help beginners for writing better poems, (Btw I am no expert by any means) A lot of times we want our poems to sound better, in order to stand out and overall give it more meaning, so here’s some tips for you in order to get to a better place! (Again not an expert, just what i’ve learned from some trial and error) ![giphy (9).gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmfH2z3wFLkkNjv8QMdDdmMZfNNzkNK66cRowRNGVxVTe6/giphy%20(9).gif)

Structure Your Work! (Also Add Pictures)

When I was a boy, I lived by choice, Made a lot of wrongs, But I had a voice,

When I was a girl, I was cool, Jumping and swimming, The water was filled with drool,

When I was a boy, I lived by choice, Made a lot of wrongs, But I had a voice, When I was a girl, I was cool, Jumping in swimming, The water was filled with drool,

Utilize Other Peoples Examples & Topics
USE Motifs

essentially a dominant-consecutive idea in a poem

“These words flow like the cold-breeze, At ease with winters needs.” Or “Let your words be curse to all dullness, Building your snowman, Unite them like bridge”

USE Illustrative Wording!

Mama always told me life was great, Till I grew up and saw this place, Oh yes, it wasn't the best, But hey, I just wanted to impress

Mama always foretold, this era was ample, Till I matured and saw this place, Oh yes, it wasn’t the finest, But hey, I treasured the impressions,

mean

Change up the Rhyme Scheme

When I was born I was cool , Look at me now, I feel like a fool ): Crazy, so I cry like a baby, Maybe, all I need is my lady,

When I was born, I was cool , It’s so crazy, so I cried like a baby, I mean, Look at me now i’m a fool , Maybe all I need is my lady.

Use Common Literary Devices

When I ran I could taste the win, I ran fast it was like the wind, (simile) I once thought I was nothing But a hound dog who was bluffing (metaphor) The blueness of the sky, Created red drops of rain that fell like the pain,(imagery)

So Yeah