The Poet Zooms In: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Poetry by Noticing What Others Walk Past

You don't need permission to write a poem. You only need to notice.The Poet Zooms In is a warm, practical guide for anyone who has ever felt something deeply but wasn't sure how to put it into words.Through simple lessons, approachable exercises, and a philosophy rooted in curiosity, Fernanda Mrugala invites you to slow down and look closer at the ordinary moments we often walk past-a cup left in a cabinet, a room that remembers, a wave returning to shore, a feeling that seems to be carrying something underneath it.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Build a poem using five simple steps - Understand lines, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, and punctuation - Turn ordinary objects and memories into meaningful images - Explore what's underneath the first feeling or thought - Use line breaks and imagery to create emotional impact - Revise a poem without explaining away what makes it powerful - Develop your own poetic voice through guided prompts and exercisesYou don't need an impressive vocabulary. You don't need perfect rhymes. And you don't need to already think of yourself as a poet.You need attention.Because most people look.The poet zooms in.