Shirley J. (NoShushing) -
This is the book to inspire the poet in you. It does not discuss the mechanics of verse, but words and the writing of poetry. The author is a poet and teacher who conducts workshops on poetry.
This book is a creative, easy guide to prompting writing in any writer struggling with getting started, running out of ideas, or just wanting new exercises with which to start poems. Wooldridge has an obvious love of language and poetry that's infectious and adds relevant anecdotes to every exercise she gives.
