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How-tos for all things poetry; learn how to analyze a poem, construct a haiko, differentiate between a metaphor and simile and more.

Rules for Writing Limericks
Before we all go off the rails, here's one of the most famous and well-known limericks written by Edward Lear in 1846 to use as an example of the rhyme scheme and cadence.
By Lea Waske 3 years ago in Poets
spoken for myself.
entitlement claimed to intimacy, no authority who wants to know who doesn't want to know some parts failed the test so i leaned into those
By ⸘jason alan‽3 years ago in Poets
How To Make Barayani
Barayani is a popular dish in South Asian cuisine that is a combination of rice and meat cooked with fragrant spices. This delicious and aromatic dish is typically enjoyed during special occasions such as weddings, Eid, and other festivities. It has several variations and is known by different names in different parts of the world, but the core ingredients and cooking techniques remain the same.
By Afee Writes3 years ago in Poets
Reach for the Pie Boys
Reach for the pie, Said a boy name Tai, His cousin reached but failed. The two hoped it taste as good as it smelled, But the counter was too high.
By Kylecovey Smith3 years ago in Poets
The limerick loser
Once upon a time there was a man named Mick. He loved to write limericks, But he sucked at the sport, Because they were way too short,
By Kylecovey Smith3 years ago in Poets
Determined to Succeed: The Journey to Achievement
Success is the prize we all desire 🏆 But it's not enough to merely aspire 🤔 We must have the will and the drive 🚀 To push ourselves and thrive 💪
By MAKING REAL MONEY3 years ago in Poets
Gluten Over-Sensitive
I carry a chip on my brain, not my shoulder, and boy, it's a pain. A walking mistake, a man overbaked, eat-sleep-and-breathing against the grain.
By Jacob Sherman3 years ago in Poets
The Link-bomber
There once was a writer so great, That boundless praise they'd await. He dropped others a link, But never stopped to think,
By Natasja Rose3 years ago in Poets
Ryan's Lion
A ringmaster named Ryan, Once smiled when he rode on a lion. The two returned from the ride, However, the ringmaster was inside,
By Kylecovey Smith3 years ago in Poets
Odd Man Out
There was an odd man named Gus. When he traveled, he made a fuss. The grumpy man was banned from the train, Blocked from riding the plane,
By Kylecovey Smith3 years ago in Poets
What's that smell?
Farts, armpits, the butt, breath or feet. Four of these parts must be clean or face the stink of defeat. We must wash or we will smell,
By Kylecovey Smith3 years ago in Poets
Here Comes the Money
The mysterious nature of cash, We earn it and we spend it fast. It goes quickly, you know. But we can't get anything without the dough,
By Kylecovey Smith3 years ago in Poets