1. 5 sense organs. Remember them?, obviously you do. It’s back to basics. If you want readers to appreciate your poetry, then you must make sure that they feel its essence figuratively through sight (readers must at least imagine your poem), hearing (they must hear the poem as you speaking to them), scent (they must also smell the aroma of your poem), taste (they must also taste your poem’s message), and of course, touch (they must like being caressed by your poems!).

2. Choose your topic. Well, you really can’t write any word to begin your poetry if you don’t know what you’re writing about. First, you must choose your topic. Almost, anything under the sun can be made into poetry. Any ideas and/or experiences, world situations, journal, or even just pure fiction can be poetry. If your heart desires something it can’t get, then go write a poem about your yearning.

3. Be Figurative. The words you use in your poem need not to be literal. Use your imagination in creating combinations of words that will set your readers in awe. You can use figures of speech you learned back at school but don’t exaggerate your statements as it will cause arguments for some. Instead be precise but simple in making figurative languages.

4. Choose Simple but Meaningful Words. As mentioned in the last statements in number three and since you’re just beginning your journey as a poet, choose simple paths. It means, if you really can’t think of complicated words such as Shakespeare, then stick with your limitations. Besides, simpler words are much more appreciated by readers since they are easy to comprehend. However, you should also keep in mind that the words you use must also harmonize with the others you use in your poem. Remember number one? The words need not necessarily rhyme. In fact, majority of poetry doesn’t rhyme!! But rhyme or not, you must also put in mind proper grammar.

5. Make Poem in a Good Environment. You certainly can’t concentrate on your poem if you make it next to a radio blasting rock music! If possible, go to your backyard and enjoy nature, which can make you feel comfortable composing your poetry. You can also listen to music especially classical ones; if possible, work alone to prevent disturbances. Having an inspiration isn’t bad as well. Think of that person or thing as you compose.

6. Last but not the least, you have to practice and practice. It’s not really the end if you fall 7 times but you may need failure in order to attain success. Even if you don’t like your first composition, you can improve it by correcting your mistakes. You can do this by using your errors or dislikes molding it into a nicer passage and/or lyrics of your poem. You may also have guide from the experts by reading their own compositions. By then, you will have a good guide in making good poetry. Good luck!!