Poetry Archives - The Pen Company Blog https://www.thepencompany.com/blog/category/writing/poetry/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:15:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 How to write an ode https://www.thepencompany.com/blog/writing/poetry/how-to-write-an-ode/ https://www.thepencompany.com/blog/writing/poetry/how-to-write-an-ode/#respond Mon, 21 May 2018 08:00:16 +0000 https://www.thepencompany.com/blog/?p=3638 A woman writing

Writing an ode can be lots of fun and can really get that creativity flowing; it is a great way to celebrate someone or something that you love. Would you like to know how to write an ode? We have brought together some top tips for you on how to get started with this highly…

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Ballads are a narrative written in a poetic form. While they’re long, they are not hard to write, and can be real fun to write, too. With that in mind, I have summarised some of the key characteristics of a ballad below, so you can have a go at writing some yourself. A common misconception…

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A sonnet is a form of poetry which takes its name from the Italian word “sonetto”, which means “little song” or “little sound.” The sonnet was established in Italy in the 14th century as a major form of love poetry, and came to be adopted in Spain, France and England in the 16th century, and…

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Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry, short in length with no rhymes, and often with a strong focus on nature. Due to their compactness, haiku poems can be fun to write, whatever your writing and poetry skills; whether you are a published poet or a complete novice. Haiku poetry can also be delightfully mindful,…

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Whether you are a writer, a poet or a complete newbie when it comes to creative writing, a limerick is a great place to start; they are fun, short, and sometimes (often) a little bit shameless! Read on to learn how to write one, and see some examples. Writing a limerick Standard limericks are written…

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