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How To Find "Your" Perfect Poem?

Dale Biron

When does a poem become "your" perfect poem?  

  1. Most importantly, the poem must be relatable. 
  2. It must not be closed-off and insultingly clear. 
  3. The poem can make points, but not tip over into propaganda.
  4. It must tell a meaningful story using images, metaphors, big language.
  5. Perfect poems help us integrate head and heart, re-center, re-member who we are when at our best.