Writing Poetry

I am sure there are some contests out there that a person could mail in their submissions, I am just not sure what avenues to take.

I like to write poetry, i would like to write some for my family, but i would like to write them in something nice, any ideas please.

I’ve been writing poetry since i was in junior high and i’m now in my 30’s. I have @200 poems and i’ve always been told i should get them published but I have no clue where 2 start going about that! I’ve often heard about publishing scams where a so called publisher will ask you 2 send $ along w/ what ever it is you’re wanting 2 have published so please don’t refer me 2 one that will cost me any $ 2 get started!

I used to be able to just pump out stories and poems, but it seems that i’ve come up dry, i don’t have any dead lines or anything, just use poetry and stories to de-stress a lot of the time, and well, not writing feels wrong to me, but i just cant write anything.

My writing is ok not but absolutely great.
Any advise?

Im wondering if anyone kows of any g ood websites to help with my writing, mostly poetry and if anyone has any tips.

I love writing poetry and other things. I’m also looking for a job at minimum wage but I was wondering how I can make some money utilizing my writing skills.

When did maya angelou start writing poetry?

I am writing my 6th poem and this is a very long one. But I have been second guessing myself even though others have said my other ones have been very good. How can I keep confident in my work? (I don’t know if it is the pressure to be good that is making me jumpy).

I need help adapting the first verse of George Strait’s Check Yes or No. I am a guy, and my girlfriend and I are both in the 11th grade. Basically, I want to have an original way of asking her to our winter dance, and this song is perfect, if I can only adapt it to my life…

My problem is that I am about as adept at writing poetry as your regular scientist, so I would be really appreciative if anyone here can help me out… Who knows, might be a few points involved for the best answer?

What I want changed in the song is this section:

A pink dress, a matching bow, and her pony tail.
She kissed me on the school bus, but told me not to tell.
Next day I chased her round the playground
Across the monkey bars, to the merry-go-round

Clearly, in 11th grade we don’t go on the playground anymore and girls don’t wear pink dresses either. My gf dresses normally, not preppy or w/e.

If anyone can somehow find a way to make this work, you will be my new best friend! (not really sry :p)
I forgot to add that the name of the dance is Christmas Ball.. If that can be included, that would be great.
Thanks again to anyone giving this a try!