In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you want to write a meaningful poem, you should go into it with an idea of what you're trying to convey. Poems can be about a variety of topics: love, loss, grief, excitement, joy. They can also be about anything that inspires you from a work of art to a blade of grass. It can help to sit down and do a 10 to 15-minute free write. Think about what's meaningful to you, and just start writing.  You may start with a list. For example, you may ask yourself, "What things are most meaningful to me?" You may start writing, "my family, my friends, my pet dog, sports, etc., etc." As you list topics, one may stand out to you as particularly meaningful. You may want to start talking about why that subjects means so much to you, what moments or images capture that meaning. For example, maybe grief is a major issue for you. You may want to jot down your experiences grieving, what you think it means to grieve, why the process is necessary, and so on. If you want to write anything of meaning, reading is invaluable. Almost all poets communicate using figurative language, and most poems have some meaning under the surface. Before trying to write your own poem, read works by a variety of poets to help inspire you.  Read the kind of poems you want to write. If you're interested in free verse poetry, you can read the works of writers like TS Eliot, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, William Carlos Williams, and Ezra Pound. If you want more structured poems, look into sonnets like those written by Robert Lowell, William Shakespeare, and John Berryman. Also, consider topic. If you're interested in nature poems, poets like Gary Snyder and Mary Oliver frequently write about nature.  As you read, search for meaning. Try to see how the writers made their meaning apparent. Look for figurative language including symbolism, metaphors, similes, imagery, and repetition. You may want to look online for analyses of poems you like. Reading literary analysis can help show you how poets create meaning with their words. Poetry is a vast art form. There are many different types of poems. Some, like the haiku or the sonnet, are more structured. Some, like free verse, tend to allow for less structure. Think about the type of poem you want to write before you begin.  Some forms of poetry have strict requirements. Sonnets, for example, must have 14 lines of 10 syllables each. Other forms of poetry, like haikus and limericks, also come with strict structures. A strict structure can help you organize your thoughts, but also may constrict them. Other structures, namely free verse, allow you to write poetry without a specific structure in mind. There is no set meter or rhyming patterns in a free verse poem. Lyric poems are rhythmic, expressive poems in which a speaker expresses personal feelings. Even if you're not using a strict structure, poetry should have a musical flow. It's a good idea to track syllables and read the poem out loud as you go, making sure the rhythm you've established does not feel clunky. Poetry, like prose, is written from a specific point of view. The point of view is the lens through which a poem is told. The point of view you choose for your poem can help you convey your specific meaning.  First person point of view uses words like "I," "me," and "we." It gives the sense the poet's narrator is speaking from direct experience. If you see yourself as the narrator of your poem, you may want to use first person. This can be especially helpful if your poem's meaning is very personal. Second person point of view uses words like "you." It gives the reader the sense they're being addressed, or what's happening in the poem is happening to them. If you're trying to address readers in your poem, second person can be helpful. You can also use it to try to put readers in the moment, encouraging them to imagine the action is happening to them. Third person uses pronouns like "he/she" and "him/her." You may be writing a meaningful poem about something you have not directly experienced, like a historical event for example. In this case, it may be appropriate to use third person to show the reader the narrator is an outside observer.
Summary: Free write about topics that mean something to you. Read other poets. Choose a structure. Select your point of view.

Being able to brush your teeth, to apply fresh deodorant, or to moisturize your face can go a long way toward making you feel more human while traveling. Put your essentials in your carry-on bag so that you have them to wind down for an airport nap or to freshen up after sleeping.  All of your toiletries should be travel sizes and comply with your country’s carry-on restrictions. Bringing a soft T-shirt or sweat pants can make sleeping in the airport a more comfortable experience. Opt for lighter weight items to keep your luggage easy to carry. Rolling your clothes can keep them from taking up too much space in your luggage, as well. The temperature in airports is often unpredictable, so bringing a blanket can help you sleep more comfortably or provide an extra layer between you and the ground. Similarly, a pillow supports your neck and can help you relax. Opt for an inflatable neck pillow that is easy to deflate. This will take up little room in your carry-on. Lightweight blankets and pillows can be bought from most general retailers, camping stores, outdoorsman stores, and luggage/travel stores. Dressing in layers gives you lots of options to better regulate your temperature and sleep comfortably. A short sleeve shirt or camisole under a lightweight jacket or sweater gives you lots of versatility. If you’re too warm, use extra layers to pad your sleeping area. A sleeping mask will keep out light, which can be especially useful if you’re moving through different time zones. In addition, bringing headphones helps you relax to music on your phone, tablet, or music player. The alarm you’ve set to wake yourself up will pipe directly into your ears, too.  White noise tracks are a great way of tuning out sound around you. You can find free white-noise players, such as Bed Time Fan or White Noise, in the app store.
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One-sentence summary -- Pack toiletries in your carry-on. Bring a change of clothes. Take along a travel blanket and pillow. Dress in layers. Travel with sleep aids.

Problem: Article: Put about an inch of water in a saucepan. Cook it on the stove over medium-high heat. Heat the water until it is steaming. Place all your ingredients in a heat safe bowl. Place the bowl over the steaming water, making sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Use a small spoon or spatula to stir the ingredients. Keep stirring until the ingredients are melted and fully combined. This should take about 5 minutes. You will know the ingredients are all melted when the mixture is smooth. Pour the ingredients into a small, sterilized lip gloss container. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. This should take about 1 hour. You may want to place it in the fridge to help it cool faster. Apply with a small brush or your fingertip. Store your lip gloss in your purse. Be aware that the gloss will melt in high temperatures. If this happens, put the container in the fridge to solidify it again. This recipe makes one container. It will stay good for up to two months.
Summary:
Boil water. Melt the ingredients. Put it in a container. Use your lip gloss.