Writing great poetry can be achieved by even those who claim they cannot write! To achieve such, is to follow a simple equation of practical measure, applying vocabulary, timing, and a natural ear. To write a great poem, one must first begin (and this is always true with writing poetry) with a sure subject. If you don't know what you're writing about, you can't possibly write well. For this example, we will use the subject "rain". After one has decided on a great subject ("rain"), the next component of the equation to a great poem is the type of poem; Haiku, Sonnet, Free form, etc. After deciding upon the type, the equation must be adjusted for length, meter, and ryhme scheme in accordance to the type. For our example, "rain", we will write a sonnet. Our poem will then be 14 lines in an ab ryhme scheme. The next step is to create a list of a difficult and alluring vocabulary that will confuse and/or bewitch the reader. Alliterations, or words containing multiple use of the same vowel or consonant sound, are good to use. For "rain", we might think of "r" words, such as "wreck", "road", "ripple", or "roar". "Roaring rain ripples down the road." Is an example of a stanza we might put together. Now that our equation is complete, it is also necessary to pay attention to our state of being while writing. It is important for a good writer to always be alert and clear. Sometimes several drafts of a poem must be written. It is suggested to begin a poem and then go back to it some time later for revision. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! Now that you how to write great poetry! It's time for y ou t#o ds,ajudf90u9;su)^wyjfh ....... There are no rules to writing great poetry. Poetry need never require structure, "equations" or even true clarity. Be aware when you write, but only of your emotions. Write when you are sick and drunk with words and thought. Poetry is not for understanding, but for interpretation. Write to understand your self, not so someone else can understand you. Write for you and no one else. Do not write with reason, but with passion. And most of all, Don't try.