What are the requirements of good poetry?

A good poem is a menagerie of craft; a spinning of sound, word choice, alliteration, rhythm and often rhyme.

Are rules in poetry important?

Grammar (or Lack of) Its absence can tell you as much as its usage. However, it’s important in poetry to know the rules before you can break them. This allows you to manipulate it to your advantage and even alter the meaning of your poem.

What are the rules of a free verse poem?

Free verse poems have no specific rules or patterns. They do not follow a rhyme scheme and have no specific rhythm. Free verse poems do not have a set number of syllables or words per line. Free verse poems can be about any topic and can be of any length.

Can you use numbers in a poem?

Like words. For today’s prompt, write a numbers poem. Your poem can count down to something or focus on a specific number (like maybe “12”). You don’t have to do math–just incorporate numbers in the poem.