The Form of the Poem
- A Simple Structure will do the most for you.
- You will need 4 Strophes.
- Each of 4 Verses.
- And Between each Strophe the Refrain/Chorus.
- Start with the Chorus.
- The Chorus are composed of 4 Verses.
- Variations to the chorus bring surprises to your Poem.
- Create variation by changing.
- Rhythm
- Alternating Long & Short Phrases works best.
- Beginning with a 5-7 syllables followed by 3-5 syllabes.
- Rhymes are the most common Rhythm factor in Poetry.
- Alternating Rhyming couplets & Oblique Rhymes adds diversity.
- Rhyming couplets Accelerate the Tempo.
- Whereas Oblique Rhymes create disruptions.
- The use of Strong Word also allow you to control the Tempo.
- Shocking Word, word that generate reactions with most people will either Stop the reading or even Fasten it.
- This sort of word can also push the Public to read faster.
- How to right each Strophe.
- Merge 2 Themes.
- Create 1 synergy between 2 terms.
- From this Synergy will emerge multiple paradoxes.
- Use word belonging to the same Semantic Field.
- Address them 2-by-2.
- Check the correspondences.
- Check the Multiple Definitions.
- Look for Connotation & Double-Entendre.
- Unveil the Undertone.
Allegories & Analogies
- Symbols
- Which Imagery will you choose?
- Which Icons will you use?
- Which Symbols are essential to you?
- Which Symbols are the most impactant?
- Which Ones define your Writing?
- Analogies
- How do you use Metaphors?
- How do you use Comparisons?
- Metonymies are used to substitute a whole with its most essential part.
- The most essential part regarding the topic chosen.
- What is the Theme of your poem?
- How can you deconstruct this Theme?
- What are the Parts composing this Theme?
- Periphrases can be used in a similar way.
- Can you regroup the parts of your theme in another context?
- Can you reattach theses words to form another Group?
- Another Theme?
- How broad is your topic?
- How can you narrow it?
- Which parts can be removed?
The Poet
- Which Tone will the Poet create?
- To which Atmosphere is she exposed?
- Which Colors does she choose?
- What is her Dominant Emotion?
- How does the Setting amplify it?
- Which elements of the environments influence her?
- Which suggestions do they bring her?
- Character
- What are her immediate Interests?
- What is her Obsession?
- How far from her Goal is she?
- Which Signature Phrases does she use?
- Which Signature Words does she use?
- What is her Pace?
- How does it transcribe her State?
- Situation
- Where is She?
- Is she in a Comfortable situation?
- Is she facing a Crisis?
- How does she perceive her actual condition?
- Does she loath it?
- Does she take pride in it?
- How does she Exaggerate her situation?
- Which Amplifications does she use?
- Does her State change during the poem?
- How clear are these transitions?
- Which words define them?
How to write the Poem – Invaders
- Strophe 1 – Theme A
- Arrived at night
- Triumph by day
- Trampled by might
- Freedom at bay
- Chorus – Variation 1
- Under our Land
- And from the skies
- Fall our demise
- And us to Sand
- Strophe 2 – Theme B
- Jaws, Up & High
- Towers Eaten
- Towers Smitten
- Until rests Nigh
- Chorus – Variation 2
- From Overland,
- And when Heaven
- Made us Even
- Please, see my hand
- Strophe 3 – Theme A
- Bombard the Ships
- Stunt, Retaliate
- Fire, Reciprocate
- Cancel the Trip
- Chorus – Variation 1
- Under our Land
- And from the skies
- Fall our demise
- And us to Sand
- Strophe 4 – Theme B
- Light Harbinger
- Final Summon
- Press the Button
- Last Finger
- Chorus – Variation 2
- From Overland,
- And when Heaven
- Made us Even
- Please, see my hand