Many aspiring poets struggle to utilize their creativity with symbolism, vivid imagery, and personification. These are important parts of a poets repertoire and contributes largely to the effort to draw in their audience and keep them returning to read more. If you may be struggling with this problem, practice your use of these important writing devices. Try to write about random things around your house to kick start your creative mind. As an example, recently, I wrote a poem from the perspective of a banana. It is as follow : "Peeled Alive" by Brandon Shaffer From my bag, I hear men talk. Towards me, they commence their walk. To the pantry, they go down. To a peasant, I give my crown. Our small hearts are filled with fear. By any sound that we doth hear. The foreign house is rather cold. From a tropical region we were sold. Throughout my years, I have yellowed While the giants' stomachs deeply bellowed. My vulnerable being starts to qua...