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Question: Should I do poetry or not!?
Im kind of preppy but im thinking about starting poetry!. Should i or am i not the right type!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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You don't have to be dark and depressed or earthy and soulful to write poetry!.

Poetry is not one set thing!. It's not all deep, it's not all depressing or even lovey dovey!. It's whatever emotion you decide to pour onto a sheet of paper when you catch that inspiration to do so!.

Poetry should be candid and filled with emotion not staged and corny!.

If you are considering writing poetry DO IT!. And please whatever you do, if you write a couple poems and they suck or you think they do Please don't let that deter you from continuing to write!. I have been writing for about seven years and everything I write isn't pretty it's not all tight knit or politically correct but its real and raw!.

Please don't compare your poetry to the old Shakespearean stuff or anything else you might have come across in you english class!. That's in the past!. J

ust write!. It's therapeutic if anything so YES you should write poetry!. There is no "poetry type"!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Doesn't matter what type of person you are, my advice on poetry is the same!.!.!.

NO! NO! NO! NEVER! RUN AWAY! DEATH BEFORE POETRY!

Okay, you may be looking for some elaboration on that!.!.!.

Something I love to say about poetry:

"Everybody wants to write it; nobody wants to read it!."

Now, if you're talking about taking a poetry class to fulfill an English Literature requirement or something like that, for the love of god please choose something else!. Poetry classes are pure torture!.

If you're talking about actually writing poetry and trying to publish it, please go back and read my quote above!.

So many people I know think they're poets!. Some of them are actually decent writers!. Nevertheless, poetry isn't something you should go into because it just doesn't sell anymore!.

Go to the website of any known, reputable literary agent and look at their submission guidelines!. Go to the website of known, reputable book publishers and do the same (by the way, the self-publishing and print-on-demand types are NOT reputable; they're scam artists)!.

Almost every one of them will state that they do not accept poetry submissions!. Why!? Because nobody buys it, that's why!. Because nobody likes it, that's why!.

My best advice for ANYBODY who wants to be a poet and takes their poetry seriously!.!.!.

Take some singing lessons!. Develop your voice!. Join a pop or rock band and let the musicians write the music while you sing and write song lyrics!. Make your poetry into song lyrics!. You'll reach a much wider audience that way and acheive a much greater appreciation for your skills!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Are you talking about writing poetry or taking a class on poetry!. In both cases it doesn't matter what type of person you are!. What matters most is being thoughtful and insightful!. You should be able to see the world in unique and unusual ways and be able to express that in your writing!. Poetry is not just about the writing but the form!. The number of lines, the shape they take on the page, the rhythm and structure, rhymes and tempo all have meaning and all contribute to making poetry what it is!. Its an art form!. Give it a try!. And if you are taking a class make sure you are willing to open and express yourself but also make sure you can take constructive criticism and do the work asked of you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

you don't have to be a certain way to write poetry
if you are conservative your poetry may have an abstract dimension to it
or even mystery
don't doubt yourself
just try writing one and sees how it goes
all the bestWww@QuestionHome@Com

dont stereotype yourself

just go for it and get feedback from your friends and family

if you feel good about writing it then continue if you dont then stopWww@QuestionHome@Com

Ugh!. Preppy!? What a type-cast!.
And it doesn't matter what type you are, writing is fun!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Poetry is just a means of self-expression!.
It's like art or music!.
Everyone can write poetry!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I hope you're kidding
If you're not then!.!.!.just start, and get rid of your markWww@QuestionHome@Com