Be A Better Poet Comments

An intriguing list of what not to do; I'll use what I can and discard the rest; for example, number 3 is not realistic - for people will steal and plagarize the work of others; real poets do not need to seek fame - their work will speak to the masses; besides, you're in violation your own point, seeing that's posted under your name. -Joe Breunig author/poet, Reaching Towards His Unbounded Glory

This is fan-bloody-tastic stuff. Except the advice about not reading other poets. Let's face it, all the great ones share the same inspiration in the end! love, Alison

mike, i like this. very enlightening.

Freedom Mike, Freedom is poetry and on reflection.Love Duncan

Mike: Well said! I compose best in the car as I am driving. For a long time I used to try to write these bits and pieces down-arriving late, or driving erratically ((smiles)) . Now I just say them out loud a few times -until I get it exactly right-and then let them go....I figure it's good to give a few back to the Muse...you know? I really enjoyed this poem. Sandra Sandra

Excellent advice, Mike. I see my problem now: I've only done the second bit! Thanks for the laughs and sound ideas. : ]

An interesting concept. Regards Patricia Gale

Mike, Number 12 should read: Stop telling other poets what to do! Of course, I'm kidding...nice write. Gotta go now Mike, as I have poems that need to be posted on steaming manure piles.: 0) Ray

12. Make the first word of each line, the one that rhymes? (see if anyone guesses!)