Comments on: How to Write an Epistle Poem

By: Rosemary Nissen-Wade

Rosemary Nissen-Wade — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:25:56 +0000

Only just discovered this. Love it!

By: Kat

Kat — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:45:17 +0000

You do realize it goes from stanza twelve to fourteen right?
I got that on my second time reading it.
I was looking for forms of poetry I could use as an art componant for a school paper of mine and this form, mostly because of your poem, really hit me as something I could use to make a difference. Thanks for sharing this, and helping me out.

By: APH

APH — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:28:05 +0000

How awesome. I was just browsing the web for cool forms and I love the unique style and tone of this piece. Have to say, hadn’t ever heard of the Epistle form but will definately give it a go. I’m from a poetry site, it’s good fun, you should join

Thanks for sharing this piece, I’ve been inspired.

Take care!

By: Machelle

Machelle — Sun, 10 May 2009 19:25:02 +0000

What a lovely letter. The message between the lines is quite romantic. I’ve haven’t been moved by a writer’s voice for some time now. Thank you for sharing it. And good luck to you. . .

By: John Hewitt

John Hewitt — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:10:13 +0000

An epistle is a poem that takes the form of a letter. It is a poem first and a letter second. Most letters are not in the least bit poetic.

By: kim

kim — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 01:56:48 +0000

I loved your poem–bittersweet and longing. Regarding epistles, can any letter be called an epistle? If that is the case, then what makes it different from prose?

By: John Hewitt

John Hewitt — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:30:24 +0000

@ Jenni I’m glad you found the poem of value. Thank you for coming by. Good luck with your poetry.

By: Jenni

Jenni — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:24:20 +0000

Stumbled onto this poem and found myself reading it through it numerous times.

It does capture simply and blithly the angst one endures at the end of a relationship.

Found the line about reading the postcard, all 24 words, 12 times so simply stated and so deeply relateable.

Having always been the “dumped” was surprised to find my Prince (who is NO TOAD!) and now write love poems with JOY but still write the river of pain (that comes with the territory of life) just the posionous element of rejection no longer is there.

By: ashley

ashley — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:24:29 +0000

I found this very useful. I am writing a paper on an Epistle written by Alexander Pope. I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your poem. I usually never write on things like this, but I was very touched by your poem and wanted to tell you how great it is.

By: Katelyn

Katelyn — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:48:46 +0000

I love this poem I was hoping I could use it for an example of this type of poetry for my Writer’s Craft class, but I need to be able to say a few words about the poet. Do you think you could email me and tell me a bit about yourself?