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I read some poetry today

by long dead poets from the past,

 which I enjoyed I have to say.

 Their golden words were meant to last

.

 Though they long since returned to dust.

The legacy they left behind

for poetry students is a must.

It is as if they were designed.

 

To act as templates we can use

 as we learn to write poetry

It would be foolish to refuse

 to benefit from history.

 

So find a poet you admire

 from the past or present day

You might just find his works inspire

you to write a different way.

 

Experiment with every kind,

 free form, free verse, formality

then in due course you’re sure to find

 which one of these is your forte

 

The time you spend to learn the rules

 is one investment you must make

Like any trade you need the tools,

Before you can attempt to make

 

your claim to be a master bard.

The road to fame is long and hard

with very little cash reward.

 you have to try, no one is barred.

 

30-May-08

 

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Reviews

[cmaynard]

Cleverly put together and my sentiment entirely.