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The Poet's Pen
Giving Thanks

There are many ways to show gratitude and writing a Thanksgiving poem is the way many have expressed themselves…
November 13, 2018
The Poet's Pen
Is Your Poem in Shape?

Carmina Figurata or shaped stanza is a picture poem—a poem that forms a picture. In “CAROUSEL” by Jan D.…
July 17, 2018
A Pinch of Poetry
5 Ways to Keep Your Poetry Simple

Simplicity is extremely valuable when it comes to communicating through poetry. I’ve always wanted my poems to positively impact…
October 18, 2015
A Pinch of Poetry
Keeping Poetry Simple

One of my goals as a poet is to make poetry practical and less intimidating for writers while respecting…
September 6, 2015
A Pinch of Poetry
5 Tips to Jump-Start a Poem

Have you ever struggled with blank page disorder? I have. Most writers face this issue at one time or another. Sometimes…
August 15, 2015
A Pinch of Poetry
Poetry Defined

Teachers of literature typically define poetry as anything other than prose. Even though this definition is true, it’s vague at…
July 18, 2015
A Pinch of Poetry
The Art of Poetry

In my opinion, poetry is the high art form of all writing. Crafting a meaningful poem can’t be done…
June 20, 2015