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Making a poem vs Making a poetry

Both phrases are not correct. The correct form is 'writing a poem' or 'writing poetry.' 'Poetry' is an uncountable noun, so it doesn't need an article or the plural form. 'Poem' is a countable noun, so it needs an article or the plural form.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 472 views

Making a poem

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Poem' is a countable noun and requires an article or the plural form.

The correct phrase is 'writing a poem' or 'writing poems.'
  • The Swabian dialect poet Heinz Eugen Schramm wrote a poem about making Maultaschen.
  • You just remember I won a year's supply of toilet freshener for making up that poem.
  • Rory and I wanted to do a poem for you, because when Rory was little, she used to love making up poems, and we would perform them for you, and that was such a fun time.
  • Since the dawn of human history, we've tried to rectify this imbalance by making art, writing poems, singing songs, scripting editorials and sending them in to a newspaper, gossiping with friends. This is nothing new.
  • Her godson read a poem by Tennessee Williams.
  • Yes, a poem. I made a poem.
  • - This is a poem you wrote about Caroline...
  • Every morning at dawn, he writes a poem.
  • Here's a poem you might appreciate.
  • It's an illustration of a poem by Keats.
  • My kid's reading a poem at school.
  • Now that's a poem I can understand.
  • It's a poem I've written for Maid Marion.
  • And I scanned a poem from Arastoo's book.
  • Timothy has written a poem that he'd like to share with us.
  • You should be writing a poem about me.
  • You must write a poem for the poetry competition at the Candleford Chronicle.
  • A poem is not meant to be an accurate depiction of humdrum life.
  • A poem for Doris the dolphin.
  • It's a poem that hits you strong...

Alternatives:

  • writing a poem
  • writing poems

Making a poetry

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Poetry' is an uncountable noun and does not need an article or the plural form.

The correct phrase is 'writing poetry.'
  • I have a poetry reading tonight.
  • Guess there's a poetry to that.
  • I thought I might print a poetry-only issue of the Chronicle.
  • I won a poetry competition when I was 11.
  • I'm surprised to find a poetry lover among miners.
  • Zach's leading a poetry group.
  • There's a book swap and a poetry slam.
  • It's just a poetry reading.
  • I even won a poetry contest.
  • Robert Frost... I was a poetry major in college.
  • Awarded a poetry prize by the maestro.
  • She wanted me to join a poetry group.
  • I'm a poetry student, Mr. Murach.
  • I mean, this egyptian Joe guy was a poetry major.
  • I was at a poetry reading...
  • This is a wonderful place for a poetry reading.
  • But you were a poetry major up there, tate.
  • We can have a poetry Lesson tomorrow.
  • Kind of got a poetry to it.
  • What a poetry competition sadly reveals to us is that Candleford is bereft of true substance.

Alternatives:

  • writing poetry

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