Brian Bilston

brianbilston@mastodon.online

Brian Bilston

brianbilston@mastodon.online

Ceci n'est pas un poème.

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Brian Bilston

2 years ago • •

Brian Bilston
2 years ago

On World Poetry Day, here are ten rules for aspiring poets.

#WorldPoetryDay

Ten Rules for Aspiring Poets

1. Poetry does not have to rhyme.
Well, at least not all the time always.

2. Metaphors can lend a poem power
(although mixing them isn’t good).
Should they start to fly in all directions,
nip them in the bud.

3. Focus and concentration
are important skills to hone.
Close the door. Turn off the wi-fi.
Don’t get distracted by your ph

4. Avoid clichés like the plague.

5. Don’t write stuff that’s a bit vague.

6. The use of unnecessarily long words
may result in reader alienation.
Curb your sesquipedalianism.
Obviate all obfuscation.

7. Always proof-read you’re work.
Accuracy can be it’s own reward!
And remember that the penis
mightier than the sword.

8. Check haiku closely
for lines which have too few
or too many syllables.

9. Never ever follow rules.

Brian Bilston

#WorldPoetryDay

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