As if you didn’t know — I recently wrote an essay explaining how to write poetry that attracts organic search traffic. So, now I’ve decided to describe the reverse — how to read poetry. And for amusement, I’ve made it poetic. Poetry comes in all forms of expression. We read every line to absorb its impressions. …

As God watches over us — Once again, I experimented with creating a poem based on examining the details of an image I found on Pixabay. Every aspect of the above image produced a rhyming thought in my mind that quickly turned into this poem. As time passes quickly with all its might, Our lives progress through…

It’s only a figment of our dreams — When I found the above image on Pixabay, I decided to create a poem based on the impressions that came to my mind as examined it. It’s amazing how an unassuming image can prompt our brain for so much creativity. Ideas flow through our conscious mind, Viewing delightful animals and superb…

The significance of the horrors shall be told — With Halloween around the corner causing persuasion, I felt the urge to apply my poetic creativity to the occasion. In the world of fiction and folklore’s tale, Evil spirits and devils indeed prevail. Terrifying demons and monsters that crawl, Unleash their horror in a Halloween brawl. In the darkness throughout…

A story of how he felt about each season — Throughout the winter, spring, summer, and fall Humpty Dumpty would be found sitting on his wall. Life sure has its hardships for an egg throughout the seasons. Nevertheless, Humpty endures it — for he has his reasons. Humpty felt doom and gloom most of the time. …

Despite the inevitable end — In my seventies and not yet dead, I imagine years of growth are still ahead. Getting older as the years go by, With each passing day, I still reach for the sky, Encouraging myself to dream with desire, For a meaningful life, I never tire. With an appreciation for each…

Companionship is crucial to emotional health — An emotional connection, once vivid and clear, Now I walk alone, with a silent tear. For love and companionship had its place, I now navigate life in this empty space. A partnership that made my heart resound. An emotional connection was once so profound. In the absence of a loving…

An amusing story with a pedagogical approach — I picked up a friend at the airport, returning from overseas. She was tired from jet lag and needed my sympathies. So, I took her home and let her rest. I thought for sure that would be the best. But her mind was active with many thoughts. …

Let’s review its distinguishing characteristics — Poetry provides a means for expressing emotion. Creative writers can be poets with their devotion. A poem can be written in rhyme or prose. What develops can be substantial — who knows? A poem with thoughtful ideas has many applications. Poets offer readers significant views of life’s situations. Readers can…