“I promise you, there’s a poem for everyone,” she says. Next, decide what you want to write about. Simple as it sounds, this can often be the hardest step for writers.

Atkins also recommends looking for a poem about a subject you're passionate about. “I promise you, there’s a poem for everyone,” she says. Next, decide what you want to write about.

This story was originally published on March 30, 2020, and has been updated. A great poem can be there for you — just like other works of art you hold dear. It can help you process sadness ...