Poetry Writing Handbook Definitions Examples Lessons Author:Greta Barclay Lipson, Ed.D. This book is a guide to creating 36 poetic forms but also it shows students the power of language and how to use it. These exercises are about examining and polishing words; finding just the right one, tasting, feeling, shading, working through, listening, reciting, sweating over a challenging pattern--all the while coming to grips with the cha... more »racter, flavor and impact of words and how those words capture and express views and personalities.« less