You’re a Poet (Even If You Don’t Think You Are)
“Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital necessity of our existence.” — Audre Lorde
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’m not a writer” or “I can’t write poetry”?
Maybe you’ve believed poetry is reserved for the literary elite or people with MFA degrees and berets. But here’s the truth: if you’ve ever jotted down a feeling, scribbled sentences in the margins of your journal, or daydreamed about the mysteries of your mind or heart — you are already closer to being a poet than you realize.
Writing poetry isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being honest.
It’s about expressing the inexpressible. Giving shape to your inner world. And sometimes, it’s as simple as writing down a few words that matter to you.
Start Where You Are (Even if That’s a Blank Page)
Many of us stare at a blank page and freeze. We say to ourselves, “I don’t know where to start”. But that moment of uncertainty? That’s the beginning of the creative journey.
To help you get started, I created a simple, beginner-friendly workbook called From Blank Page to Poetry. It’s a free step-by-step guide designed to help you move from hesitation to creation.
You’ll learn how to:
Use free writing to break through creative blocks
Discover the meaningful words or phrases that you can use to spark your creativity
Shape those words into your first poem (even if you’ve never written one before)
Poetry as Self-Expression
Writing poetry isn’t just about technique — it’s about expression. It’s about giving your emotions a soft space to land. I’ve seen and experienced first-hand how poetry can help people make sense of life’s transitions, joys, griefs, and everything in between.
You don’t need to call yourself a writer. You don’t need to rhyme. You don’t need a degree.
You just need a pen, some curiosity, and the willingness to begin.
Ready to Write Your First Poem?
If you’re curious (even a little bit), I invite you to download From Blank Page to Poetry— a free workbook that gently guides you through the process of writing your first poem.
🎨 No pressure. No perfection. Just a path back to your creative self.
And if you’d like support along the way, join my private Facebook group Soulful Scribbles, where we share prompts, creative encouragement, and inspiration every week: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTFjgkyLX/
You’re a poet. Even if you don’t think you are.
You don’t need permission. You only need a moment of courage. The blank page is waiting — and I can’t wait to see what you’ll write.
