Do you consider writing poetry as a talent or skill?

Poetry is a skill that cannot be forged. You either have it or don’t. Poets are fascinating because of their natural flow of words and rhymes; they have a talent which is innate and effortless. Society Magazine writer, EFUA HAGAN had the opportunity to interview a young talented poet, AKALIZA GARA, a natural born poet.

Can writing be considered a talent?

Writing is a skill and a talent. It’s a skill like any other. Yes, there are people with a talent for telling a story, and those people may find it easier to master the skills involved, but it still takes work. No one writes a best seller without working at it.

What makes great poetry or bad poetry?

What makes a poem “good”? The answer ultimately lies with the reader of the poem, but there is a certain consensus as to what makes a poem “good” or “bad.” According to the critic Coleridge, prose is “words in their best order,” while poetry is “the best words in their best order. Poetry demands precision.

What makes something considered a poem?

Poetry is a type of literature based on the interplay of words and rhythm. It often employs rhyme and meter (a set of rules governing the number and arrangement of syllables in each line). In poetry, words are strung together to form sounds, images, and ideas that might be too complex or abstract to describe directly.

What makes someone a talented writer?

Clarity. An effective writer is able to distill complex thoughts and ideas into simple, clear language that’s quickly and easily understood by others. This valuable quality helps them tackle even the densest subject matter by breaking it down into uncomplicated pieces.

What does it mean to be a talented writer?

Talented writing is energetic. Good writing avoids errors. Talented writing makes things happen in the reader’s mind — vividly, forcefully — that good writing, which stops with clarity and logic, doesn’t.

When can you say that a poem is effective and impactful?

You’re using powerful images. A good poem is a symptom of the author’s effort to make sense of the world. And often, ideas that can’t be expressed in prose can sometimes be expressed through strong images. A good poem often uses clear, memorable, concrete images to make a point.

Why should you write poetry in your work?

Writing poetry will help you engage with your emotions in a smart way and that will help you know yourself and understand others. Writing and reading poetry will nurture your imagination and no matter what your career, a bright and active imagination will be a bonus.

Why is voice important in poetry?

Voice is important in everything that you write, and poetry is no different. You could write something in a colloquial way, an old-fashioned way, a funny way, a serious way, a sarcastic way…in any way you like. The important thing is to make sure that the tone you’ve chosen fits the poem and the message you want to get across.

What is the practicality of poetry?

That’s where the practicality of poetry comes in. Reading and writing poetry is good for you. It’s good for your mind. It stretches your linguistic faculties in ways that pay off later. Here is why reading poetry is good for you:

How do you write a formal poem?

Write a ballad and a villanelle and an ode or a sestina. Writing formal poetry is practical in three ways: First, as in reading poetry, writing poetry puts you in touch with your emotions. You must write a poem about something you are passionate about.