Poetry: Circle of Life

My lyrics aim at your brain stained in blood red
Lead flies like time, but there's a price on your head
I got you on edge, I said you wouldn't get it
Special Ed for you lames, so I'll dumb it down for a minute

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Poetry: Wordplay

People talking reckless, my bars choke you like a necklace
My method of mayhem is to slap you with a straight hand
I'm a cool guy, I don't cry, I just throw on my ray bands
Let the music play today, and tomorrow it will forever live

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Poetry: Life is Hard

Born and bred this life instead
You search for a place to lay your head
Growing up in a real war zone
The thought makes me shiver

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Poetry: The Old Oak Tree

I've done a number of things I regret
Except me for what I am, but respect
What I've become is not the perfect man
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Poetry: Haiku about the Sun

Yellow orb rises

The heat beats down on pavement

Cooking bugs and grass

Poetry: Heaven Sent

Running through the fields as a kid

Living the dream, yes I did

Stayed on point like the pyramids

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How To Write Poetry

Poetry is a way to express yourself through words. The key to good poetry is to invoke emotion in the reader. This can be done in many ways from the word choice, tone, and imagery. You want to paint a picture as clearly as possible. The reader should understand immediately what you are trying to convey. Start off with smaller poems and work your way up to longer ones.

Vocabulary is everything when writing poetry, so use descriptive words when you write your poem. Some things you want to avoid when writing poems is basic nursery rhymes. Try to think outside the box and use words that the reader will not expect to rhyme.

Also, if you are writing poems online try not to make it too personal. You want to be able to connect with a wider audience. Finally, read other poets and find a style you like, but put your own unique spin on the writing.