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Free Verse vs. Structured Poetry: Choosing the Right Form for Your Expression

Choosing the right form of expression in poetry, whether it’s free verse or structured poetry, is a critical decision that directly impacts how the poet’s message and emotions are conveyed. The choice between the two forms depends on the poet’s intent and the effect they wish to achieve. Free verse allows for greater creative freedom and flexibility, as it lacks strict rules and patterns.

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How to Write Poetic Metaphors that Captivate Your Readers

Writing poetic metaphors that captivate readers is of utmost importance in creating powerful and engaging poetry. Metaphors transcend the boundaries of literal language, inviting readers to perceive the world through a fresh and imaginative lens. They infuse poems with vivid and evocative imagery, stirring emotions and sparking connections in the minds of readers.

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How to Revise and Edit Your Poems: Polishing Your Verses to Perfection

Poetry is a beautiful art form that allows us to express our deepest emotions and thoughts through carefully chosen words. While the initial burst of creativity brings our poems to life, the true magic lies in the process of revision and editing. As poets, we embark on a journey to refine our verses, sculpting them into gems that resonate with readers. In this blog post, we will explore the art of polishing your poems, step by step, to unlock their full potential and make them shine.

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Author Sanjukta Das

Author Sanjukta Das

Born and educated in India, Sanjukta migrated to Canada and is now an author based in Toronto.

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Author Sanjukta Das
My Cocoon Mind My mind was like the cocoon I once saw in my gardenHanging on a leaf.A cocoonYes!My mind was!Woven tightly with Threads of my own thoughtsFearsAnd imaginings.I spun those layers Around myself Believing they protect me They define me. But in truthThis cocoon confined meTrapping me in the Illusions I had created.Then came that moment of stillnessWhenThe flash of realization happened!“This cocoon is my own making.” With that understanding My heart smiledThe layers began to fall away. I felt the lightness Of butterfly wingsComing to lifeWithin me. I broke freeShedding the bindings Of my mindI roseTo openUnburdenedAnd limitless.The wings flutteredAnd colours dripped from them.I have now chosen the coloursTo define myselfTo emerge as the butterflyFluttering freely From one flower To the nextEmbracing The beauty and vibrance Of life With every wingbeat.Copyright © Sanjukta Das30th December, 2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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Author Sanjukta Das
The Quiet GiftAt least once in a lifetimeChristmas needs to come The way it did.With glittering lights That should warmCast shadows instead.The air this timeHummed with a laughter I am not a part ofAnd the spaces That once felt like I belonged Echoed with an absence.Perhaps it’s enough To smile at a memoryAt the sweetness of momentsThat felt real - once.Perhaps it’s fine To hear the silence in the carolsOnce played on the guitarThat stands in the cornerAnd smile back At the mirror reflection Of someone trying to belong.Perhaps it’s okay To wrap gifts for no oneAndTo set a place at the table Where no one will sit.Perhaps it’s not wrong To walk through Snow-draped streetsAnd imagine friends beside meWho forgot what it felt to walk The glittering streets aloneSmiling at strangersWhispering wishes Meant for othersThat come back unanswered.It’s not a coincidenceTo step into a crowded cafeAnd hear that song playing“Last Christmas I gave you my heart’As if it’s for meI smileWhile sipping coffee alone.For onceThe glow of lightsThe rustle of wrapping paperFelt as distant as the peopleI once thought were my own.In my loneliness I drink the second glass Of my homemadeSpiced mulled wine Made for noone else this yearAnd I wonderIf the warmth is enough.But despite it allI smile and askIs it okay to feel this ache?To long for inclusion in a world That moves without me?Perhaps it is.Perhaps At least once in a lifetimeEven loneliness is a gift We need to unwrap.Copyright © Sanjukta Das27th December, 2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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