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Poem writing structure

Poem structure can vary greatly, but here's a basic guide to getting started:

1. First, choose a focus for your poem. This could be a topic, emotion, or event.
2. Think about how you want your poem to make the reader feel. What emotions
do you want to invoke in the reader?
3. Begin writing your poem, using imagery and language that reflects the focus
you've chosen. Use concrete language that paints a vivid picture in the reader's
mind.
4. Pay attention to the rhythm and flow of your poem, using line breaks and
stanzas to create a sense of motion and to help guide the reader through the
story.
5. Consider using repetition and rhyme to create a sense of rhythm and
continuity. Experiment with different rhyme schemes and patterns to see what
works best for your poem.
6. As you write, be sure to pay attention to your poetic devices like metaphor,
alliteration, and symbolism. These can help add depth and complexity to your
poem.
7. Finally, consider whether you want to end your poem with a clear resolutionor
leave it open-ended. This can depend on the focus and message of your poem.

For example this one:

Love at first sight


Just a passing glance
A moment of bliss
That didn't last long enough to dance

Two souls that knew they were meant to be


But fate had a different plan
It tore them apart
And left them so sad and so bland

Now they will forever carry


The memory of what could have been
But now it's just words
That will never come true again

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