Words that Sing - Poems

Poem by Dawn M. Hamsher

Poem by Joan Disbrow

The other day in our writing group (1st Writes) we learned about using "words that sing". 

Poem by Sandy James

It can be hard to find just the right words to use in your writing, but writing poetry can help. Poetry forces you to choose precise words. 

Poem by Pam Williams

Some of our members wrote poems about words (using words that sing). I'd like to share them with you. 

Just click on the artwork to read each poem.  Enjoy! 

 Artwork and photos by Dawn M. Hamsher, 2013

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How do you find just the right words in your writing? Do you brush up your skills by writing poetry? 

One of my favorite word tools is RhymeZone (rhyming words, synonyms, definitions, and more!).