How to write poetry
Think of a very shallow premise, and
write it down as a short title. Then write
the first sentence, breaking to a
new line after a few words so that, to the
unititiated, it looks a little like a stanza

Repeat, as each thought enters
your head.

Omit half of the punctuation but
instead add
additional emphasis
via one or two words alone on a line

Get sidetracked by the TV, the shininess of the
pixels on the computer, or simply forget the
overall purpose
and meaning of the work

Give up after three or four verses, and
go to the pub.
(abv, Mon 15 Aug 2005, 17:30, Reply)