i agree with @twoblueviolets, i think the best thing to do is write about something that's meaningful to you! most of the time, the really intense and emotional experiences we have are not actually individual experiences (i like to choose to take this as a positive), but in reality a lot of people can relate to things that you're thinking about or going through. i wouldn't strive to write a poem that every single person can relate to, because honestly that's just not possible. people are going to connect with different experiences on different levels and that's okay! just write about how you feel and all the other stuff will eventually fall into place :)
in regards to vocabulary—READ!!!! i cannot stress how important reading is. it doesn't even have to be novels. you could read newspaper articles, grocery store lists, recipes, lyrics, literally anything you can get your hands on. the more information you take in, the more will stick with you and you'll be able to use that knowledge in the future, especially vocabulary. if you'd like, you could also keep a running list of words that you're unfamiliar with or words you just like the sound of and pull that out whenever you need some inspiration. @twoblueviolets mentioned this too, but pinterest is super super helpful for stuff like this (and anything relating to writing in general, to be honest).
I actually just wrote a poem about not knowing what to write about. It wasn't actually because I didn't know what to write about but it might give you some ideas. I am not self-promoting, FYI.
Also, I love your personality. I can tell just from this post!
These were ubiquitous when I was a kid (exposing my age here, haha). I love your depiction here, especially in this striking blue! If you felt like challenging yourself, you could add a pixelated shot of a game to the screen -- but then again, it'd be tough to choose which one!
This is a great example of communicative and moving poetry that comes from a very simplistic rhyme scheme. There is an absence of "big words," but you don't always need to use a complex vocabulary to produce something that makes you FEEL. In fact, there's something tidy and succinct in the pairing of your words that works to strengthen this piece. Well done!
i agree with @twoblueviolets, i think the best thing to do is write about something that's meaningful to you! most of the time, the really intense and emotional experiences we have are not actually individual experiences (i like to choose to take this as a positive), but in reality a lot of people can relate to things that you're thinking about or going through. i wouldn't strive to write a poem that every single person can relate to, because honestly that's just not possible. people are going to connect with different experiences on different levels and that's okay! just write about how you feel and all the other stuff will eventually fall into place :)
in regards to vocabulary—READ!!!! i cannot stress how important reading is. it doesn't even have to be novels. you could read newspaper articles, grocery store lists, recipes, lyrics, literally anything you can get your hands on. the more information you take in, the more will stick with you and you'll be able to use that knowledge in the future, especially vocabulary. if you'd like, you could also keep a running list of words that you're unfamiliar with or words you just like the sound of and pull that out whenever you need some inspiration. @twoblueviolets mentioned this too, but pinterest is super super helpful for stuff like this (and anything relating to writing in general, to be honest).
i hope this was helpful :)
I actually just wrote a poem about not knowing what to write about. It wasn't actually because I didn't know what to write about but it might give you some ideas. I am not self-promoting, FYI.
Also, I love your personality. I can tell just from this post!
A true story
Thank you so much!! Also, I have literally never heard of that Ben Franklin quote :/ :D but sounds like something i'd do!!!
yes it happened recently lol. Thank you!! I'll be looking.
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Yes! Thank you!!
These were ubiquitous when I was a kid (exposing my age here, haha). I love your depiction here, especially in this striking blue! If you felt like challenging yourself, you could add a pixelated shot of a game to the screen -- but then again, it'd be tough to choose which one!
The bubbles add so much charm and whimsy and movement to this shot! The glittered sneakers made me smile, too.
This is a great example of communicative and moving poetry that comes from a very simplistic rhyme scheme. There is an absence of "big words," but you don't always need to use a complex vocabulary to produce something that makes you FEEL. In fact, there's something tidy and succinct in the pairing of your words that works to strengthen this piece. Well done!