The Muse

When it comes down to writing poetry, you must meditate first. You must look into your soul and breathe in the ideas that reach out to you. A true poet will write what's on their mind--they will seek the words. There really is no specific way of writing real poetry; rather, it's what your mind, soul, and heart tell you to write. While writing poetry, you must allow the muse to enter into your being and speak the words. You are the poet, you are the creator of thoughts (given to you by God or whatever being you worship). Anyone can be a poet if we allow these things to react, if we welcome the Holy Spirit and our inner-self. Breathe in, exhale, think, and welcome the muse, and write.