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Can an ordinary mortal learn to write poetry?

Good poetry is a pleasure to read and to hear. It sings. It marches. It splashes. It dallies and dashes. It paints vivid scenes of sunsets and storms, of peace and alarm. It works and it plays. It amuses and teaches. It exhorts and encourages and lifts a heart heavenward. The world is richer for good poetry.

Poetry is formed with words carefully chosen and arranged. Are the poets who write them a wondrously gifted few? Can an ordinary mortal learn to write poetry?

The Two R's of Poetry is a poetry primer that covers two basic building blocks of poetry—the R's, rhythm and rhyme. This booklet was written on the premise that one would first master the simple rules. The easy-to-follow teaching, examples, and exercises, will help its readers gain greater appreciation for poetry, grasp a better understanding of poetry mechanics, and craft better poetry themselves. This brief, concise course will be welcomed by teachers, students, and anyone who enjoys poetry.

• Preface
• Introduction
• Rhythm
• Rhyme
• Punctuating Poetry
• Answer Key