Unlock the Hidden Power of Imagery: Transform Your Poetry Forever
And which details do we include? If we’re talking about a flower, its name will help us see it. What other details will best help a poet depict a flower? Color? Scent? Texture? Is it edible? What does it taste like? Flowers don’t make noise, but dried flowers might crunch if someone steps on them.
The choices we make will depend on context. A poem about young lovers making up after a spat might include the red rosebud whereas a poem about death might show someone stepping on dried flowers.
When writing or reviewing your own poetry, examine the choices you’ve made. Which senses does your poem engage? Have you selected the best possible sensory details to include? Are you using the most vivid and precise language to convey imagery in your poem?
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