Let’s Write a Poem!    [07-03-2009] Yes, it’s spring and it’s very warm outside. Spring is a beautiful season. All kinds of beautiful flowers and butterflies are everywhere! Throughout human history, many poets wrote poems about spring, worshiping the beauty of nature. Hey, why don’t you try writing a poem this spring, too? No, it’s not difficult. Just use your imagination and express your feelings on a piece of paper. In fact, writing poetry is a great way to express what is in your mind. Trust me. It will be lots of fun! Go through the steps given below and learn how to write a poem. Steps for Writing a Poem ① First of all, look around to get inspiration to write a poem. Any feelings, thoughts, actions, places and even a person can give you inspiration to write poetry. ② Focus on the thought that comes to your mind. Then, write it down. Try to express all the feelings inside your heart in the form of words. ③ After writing your thoughts down, organize them. Put your ideas into order. ④ Carefully choose the words to create an impressive poem. Try to make use of the best words. Remember that poems are all about the beauty of words. ⑤ Pattern and rhythm are essential in poetry. Choose rhythmic words and form a pattern to create a fun poem. ⑥ Since you are expressing your feelings through words, the words in your poem should be descriptive. Try to describe the clear images vividly. Using metaphors is also a great way to describe images. A metaphor is an imaginative way of describing something by referring to something else which is the same in a particular way. For example, if you want to say that someone is very clever, you might say that he or she is a fox. ⑦ Repeating of similar sounds and words can make your poem interesting. It will make your poem lively and fun to read. But try to avoid unnecessary repetitions. ⑧ After you finish writing your poem, go through it once again. If you have a better idea, make some changes. Make sure that there is a balance between the choice of words and the rhythm of the poem. ⑨ Lastly, check whether you have made use of the right words or not. Now, your poem is ready to be recited! See? Writing a poem can be easy and fun!     출처: 어린이 영자신문 키즈타임즈 (www.kidstimes.net)