have you ever wondered why people become poets? poets have been around since the beginning of time and they have been mostly men, speaking of their loves, life and emotions. famous love stories, plays, movies, all seen thru a poets eyes. just as the centuries have gone by and everything in life has changed so have the poets. there is now as many and if not more female poets than male poets. why? because they are more sensitive to emotions and are not afraid to show or speak of it , unlike men who want to show the 'MACHO MAN IMAGE" poets see life thru different eyes for different situations and write about it in so many forms , and see the light and the darkness in everything, including the good and bad. it may be just one word ,or a line, or verse that enters their mind to start creating what will become a poem, what is the poets dream that you will create? a love story, a sad story, one of fear or hate, or passion one of beauty, or war. so many things to choose from- but it doesnβt matter what you may choose, you must take the first step. just as reading this is the first step to start on your way to writing poetry and opening up your mind and soul. touching other people and receiving comments and feedback on your writings will help you to improve on your weak areas. some people do it because they are looking for fortune and fame while others want to communicate with others, and others just to see their names on something other than a bill being paid.