how to write poetry? I have a poem, but how do i get it on paper, typed? where do i indent, etc.? basically i need info on the format for poetry

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Writeacher · Answer

http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson417/process3.pdf
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Mercedes · Answer

Just get rid of words you don't need or that are insignificant, keep key words. Say you have a 500 word piece, get it down to 400, 300, 200 etc. Then put it into stanzas and break up into lines.