Writing poems is a skill that can be learned, although a lot are born with this. Still, you can grasp the art of writing poems through some major steps. Before writing a poem, you should know your starting point and the style or form of poem you resonate with. There are tons of books out there that will inspire you to get creative with words. Then, write for a simple audience, read your poem out loud and go back to take a fresh look at your poem after a short break.