5 Tips On How to Write a Mystical Poem

Learn how to write a poem that blends elements of the mythic, mystic and fantastic with your day-to-day life

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Like seabirds, we are born from the sea of the soul — Rumi

Mystical poetry is about sharing moments, feelings and ideas in a way that weaves together the mysterious and mundane parts of our lives and imaginations into a perfectly paradoxical whole.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to write a poem that has more fantastical elements, perhaps a hint of the mythic or an undertone of the folkloric, you’ll need some key elements to get started:

1. The power of Myth
2. What are you trying to say or share with your poem?
3. Just the natural world or can you explore more?
4. Mystical poetry is rooted in symbolism an imagery
5. Strike a balance between the mystic and the mundane

There is true power in the mythic, mystic and mysterious. Especially so when it comes to weaving these elements in your poetry. Learning to write poetry this way can help you learn to let go of limitations and unstated expectations to share a message, a moment or a feeling with your audience in a powerful…