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阅读理解
Writing a poem is all about observing the
world around you. In fact, you can write anything that you like. Most people
choose love as their topic; some people choose people as their topic; some
people even choose the gate of the old farm as their topic.
If you are interested in writing poems but
don't know how to write, you can read or listen to poems first. It is almost
certain that poets improve their skills by reading or listening to good poems.
A poem may be born at any time. That's
what's usually called inspiration (灵感). Once you have the beginning, you simply need to build the rest of
the poem around it. At other times, you may want to write about a thing or an
idea. Write down all the words and phrases that come to your mind when you
think of that idea. Allow yourself to put all your ideas into words. It may
sound difficult, but do not be afraid to express your feelings.
Feelings make poems, and if you lie about
your feelings, it can be easily known in the poem. It's said that a novel is
“words in the best order”, while a poem is “the best words in the best order”.
Think of the words you use. Some words will fit together perfectly but some
won't, so choose your words carefully. You should use only those words that are
necessary.
