Note: Below you will find an exercise and an explanation on iambic heptameter. You will see three different versions of the same poem, with changes highlighted – enjoy:) This warning was suggested by a fellow poet on facebook I want to preface this with the fact that I may have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about 🙂 Always do your own research (that’s why I supply hyperlinks!) Here’s an exercise in creating some traditional(ish) forms of poetry 🙂 It started with me writing a quick poem in response to another poem I read. Now, this poem was not meant […]
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Poetry Writing 101: The Fourteener and Iambic Heptameter
Where Does the Name ‘SilencioBarnes’ Come From?
I’m often asked where does the name SilencioBarnes come from and I always wanted to write a post that I could direct people who want a full explanation to (is that pretentious?) – Anywho, it’s no big mystery. However, to understand the name you must understand a coupla things first: What’s In a Name? Really? If you were called by anything else…wouldn’t you still be you? I’ve had quite a few names over time, and I still answer to all of them. Here’s a non-exhaustive list: Lil Shady (after a name they apparently used to call my father) Preacher (from […]
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Writing About the Ocean
Recently, I’ve been trying to write poetry about the ocean for possible submission to Ocean Magazine. It’s turning out to be something of a journey for me. Read my thoughts on the matter after the jump 🙂 (meaning click the damn link to read more!)
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