The idea of writing a poem might feel frightening (initial)—do you need to follow a certain structure, does it need to have a rhyme, or do you need to have recited a dictionary to be a "proper" poet? The truth is: absolutely not. While there are "types" of poem that offer structure to serve a guide, the reality is that poetry doesn't have to follow a set of rules—it's much more about conveying a feeling, and that opens up a lot of creative (free) for us to explore.
