The Poet’s Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry

Author(s): Kim Addonizio, Dorianne Laux

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Year: 1997

This is a lovely book and one of the first I have read on writing poetry. I found this book enjoyable to read and easy to understand. There were plenty of useful tips for my writing. This book makes you want to write poetry for the pleasure of it. In this book are plenty of examples of poems and why they work. I believe this book to be good for beginner poets or those experienced who want fresh ideas to ensure their poetry sparkles. The poet's companion may be just what some need to renew their love of writing poetry.