Have you ever tried to write a poem?

I do write poetry but have not written any for some time now, I did begin to doubt if I should write any more More I the fool, for wasting time, for writing verse for writing rhyme I should use my time for those who follow, as did Zeus as did Apollo Like the god of truth and prophecy, I prepare for those that see There is no secret rendezvous, no tryst, or hidden fond adieu Just words set out as I see things, my look on life and all it brings I write of nature how we abuse it, I try to show how we can use it I write of love, its joy and pain, I write of children who cry in vain More I the fool to think that I can show the way to happiness Its in your hands, how things will be, if we succeed if we progress So take this world, it's for the young, not for us poets all unsung But if you read what I have writ, more I the fool to think to quit For if one word, one verse, one rhyme, should make you think More I the fool, I waste no time.

I've written poems before for a class. I think it's easier to write free verse. Sometimes it's hard to find rhymes that work and make sense.

I never tried writing poetry because I knew I didn't know how. In fact I have trouble even understanding some poetry. Other people would be waxing lyrical about things in poems that I could not see, even when they pointed them out. I never got much out of reading poetry, but I do love hearing poets read their poetry. Some years ago I was watching a poet being interviewed and he encouraged people to write a poem. The way he spoke about poetry was inspiring so I foolishly gave writing poetry a try. I wrote four poems, in spite of knowing next to nothing about poetry. I published them on-line on HubPages but under a different user name. I had the feeling that my efforts would be a bit of a disaster and I didn't want the poems associated with me. I wrote the four poems, that is what I called them though I doubt that is what you would call them, in a couple days. I have not been back there much since then. I am glad that I wrote under a different user name. According to my stats the poems got about 4000 views and 125 comments. Half of those comments I would think would be my responses .

A good question for @JaboUK this one!

I've written many,of both but for me poetry should rhyme, because it suits my mind and sits well on my shoulders, I did publish some in a Kindle book..really just observations of life.

I have been a free verse poet for generations. Look me up on Amazon when you get bored. I am not sure what success is- I am not in the New Yorker. My work has been a part of several chapbooks in little presses. Poetry is just life for me.

I tried rhymes before. But that was for my daughter's assignment, maybe 2 rhymes, one for my daughter and the other one for her classmate. Nothing follows since then. I only like to read poems. I don't make any.

I have written many poems. I found one the other day that I had forgotten about that is in honor of heritage and family. Quite good if I dont mind saying so haha I would never be able to write like that now. I started writing when I was a child and lost it as the years went by. Rhyming was the original then as time went on got more freestyle. Do you write poetry then John?

I tried but I failed haha! @jaboUK is my idol in this part! :)

I do rhymes, mostly silly ones, though I can be serious occasionally. What about you? Have you tried any yourself?

I believe I tried a poem or two about the wetnosedogs.

I like rhyming and free verse because I can make it however I want.

Yeah I have wrote a few in my lifetime lol

I've always found free verse easier and more satisfying to write, and, given the awful straining for rhyme employed by so many 'amateur' poets, I usually find it more satisfying to read. I remember your many poetry reviews from the old Helium days John. Always insightful.

Yes, I have written poems for over 20 years. I haven't written any recently.

Oh I did too.. but I dont know which category they fall since I write I feel tigether with my thoughts when my mood kicks in.. I mean the feelings and words just pop up and if I dont forget I write them down..

I really have talent in writing Filipino poems. I am a literary writer in my university right now because I have this talent.

Yes, I have. But they usually evolve into a Limerick...

No I always felt quite inadequate at school when we had to do this and still today would not bother as I know there are far more talented people out there. Jabo is the expert here!

I've written a few poems. More are free verse than rhyming, though I do use devices like alliteration now and then.