This book is not for the poetry professional, nor is it written by a poetryprofessional. It's for the struggling poet, the wanting-to-get-better poet, thehoping-to-publish-someday poet. Throughout the book you will find theauthor's methods to come at poetry from odd angles so you will: - Understand the Basics of Reading Poetry- Discover the Elements That Make Up a Poem- Dissect Some Common Obstacles- Learn to Reach Your ReaderShake Your creativity loose. Uncover the poems you were meant to write.