-- Posted by simon3000 at 7:58 am on Sep. 11, 2008 hey i am tryin to write my first ever poem and i was wondering if any1 could give me any advice... sorta like do's and don'ts . really any advice at all will help loads :) thank you -- Posted by Micus at 7:58 am on Sep. 11, 2008 try and use words you don't hear often. rich vocabulary ftw -- Posted by dcdx89 at 7:59 am on Sep. 11, 2008 Use smooth sounding clever words, never write basic wording, i find writng to music that reminds u of a certain moment/scene helps a lot. -- Posted by kupal vibes at 8:17 am on Sep. 11, 2008 don't try to force using deep words -- Posted by Mubizz at 8:18 am on Sep. 11, 2008 try and write what u see around u, such as a beautiful nature, the weather. Be cool. -- Posted by Al Legator at 8:24 am on Sep. 11, 2008 When you think you are done with it, speak it out loud and see how it sounds. Most poetry must be said aloud to get the most out of it.