How to Write a Poem Concerning Relationships - Markings 145

The fourth in a series of writing poetry as a way of healing.

Poetry and Relationships

Fill in the following. You may need to think about them carefully first.

If I wrote and sent a poem to someone, that person or persons would be:

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My favourite poem I’d give as a gift to a spouse, family member, lover or friend is:

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The favourite poems or poets of my spouse, family members, lover or friend are:

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If I wrote a poem to help heal a particular relationship it would be for my relationship with:

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The issue in that relationship I would most like to write about is:

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©Jeff Guess 2019

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