How to write dark poems

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Dark poems are loved by a lot of people, both for reading and writing. If you do them the right way, you will get a lot of people interested.

Steps
 Think of dark things. What do you consider "dark?" Things such as death, blood, negative thoughts, depression, anger, hate, fear and the supernatural are good things to start off with. Add in anything else not listed here.  Draw from life experiences. Has anything sad or spooky ever happened to you? If so, then write about it.  Do your research. Go to paranormal websites, read depressing stories,research horror writers. Do whatever you feel is necessary to make your poems amazing!  Read some poetry or prose, look at the paintings, listen to music to get you in a "dark" mood.  Think of a tragic event that has happened in history. For example, a massacre. You can even write a poem about a serial killer.  Think more about "mood" than gore. Your poem doesn't have to be overly graphic, but it should engage the audience.  You can make your poem about something beautiful and happy, like a flower, but then add in a very dark twist to shock your audience.  Get to writing your WONDERFUL dark poem!! </li></ol>

Tips
<ul>When it's raining, be sure to take a look out the window instead of cozily shutting yourself away from the gloominess. Clouds covering the entire sky and showers of rain can often provide dark thoughts. </li>Try to put to paper your negative emotions or worries about something. </li>Suggest the negative flipside of a situation </li>Get in the right mood, by watching a sad film, or listen to some sad music, whatever puts you in the right mood to work. </li>If you cannot think of anything else,change the type of poem you are writing. </li></ul>

Warnings
<ul>Don't be cliche. </li>Don't overdo it. </li>Your poem could be immoral, but don't assume it will be. </li>Realize that some people may be uncomfortable, because they won't agree with your "hardcore" ideals. Life's about difference and having people disagree as well as agree with you; get used to it. </li>Emotions play a large part in any type of poetry </li></ul>

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