How to memorize a poem?

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How to memorize a poem?

My dads birthday is on june 30th and he really likes and wants me to memorize the poem heather ale.. I ve memorized 4 versouse.. But his birthday is close and i want to know how I can memorize it quikly.PLease help..

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Fix the metre of the poem in your head, repeat the parts you have already memorised over and over. Let the rhymes carry you further. Stand in front of a mirror and repeat the poem, adding the parts you don't have down, but moving on to those you know without reading them, soon you'll find you're able to do this with the whole poem. If you can find a tune that fits try singing it.