Wow Frank. I love to read your poetry. It's different from what the rest of us would write, and in its difference it is awesome. This poem is powerful, and it definitely speaks to the way life goes sometimes.
In a strangely good way, this reminded me of e.e. cummings and his play with space on the page. Because I am spatially challenged, I had to read it a couple of times to get the vertical message. I agree with Chris; it is always a new adventure to read your poems. I like that you are trying to carve your own voice and space. It DOES stand out.
I agree - I have tons of respect for your creativity, your unique ideas, and your ability to not get stuck in what is generally accepted. I think challenging the "norm" is what we all do in some way in our poetry.. challenging who we're expected to be and what is expected from us.. but I love that you go beyond what is familiar and find new, experimental ways to do it every time.. it is inspirational!
I agree with Leigha. I saw your creativity, unique ideas, and the challenging the "norm" abilities in your multi-genre project. I think this poem reflects a lot of who you are and how talented you are. It would be a shame if you didn't publish something that the world could see, like the things we are able to see and hear in our English class.
You cannot write lies and write good poetry. Deceit, abstraction, euphemism: any one of these will doom a poem to the realm of "baffling" or "forgettable," or worse. Good poetry requires precision: if you do not attempt to say, accurately, truthfully, what you feel or see or need, then how will you achieve precision? Poetry means taking control of the language of your life. Poetry names what has been silenced and allows us to understand and articulate our connections to one another and to the world we inhabit. --June Jordan
Guidelines
This blog is meant to be a place to celebrate poetry, both your own and others. I want to encourage voice and truth on the page and encourage you to share the poems that showcase your unique experience and voice. That said, this is a public site, so any content which is deemed offensive or inappropriate will be removed. Please refrain from posting work which uses any racist, sexist or homophobic language or profanity. While I respect your right to express yourself, I ask you to be aware of audience. Also, in your comments to other writer's work, please keep it constructive and positive. This is not a workshop setting, merely a place to celebrate the bravery and truth of each individual writer.
Wow Frank. I love to read your poetry. It's different from what the rest of us would write, and in its difference it is awesome. This poem is powerful, and it definitely speaks to the way life goes sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThis really stood out to me because it was different! It was really cool.
ReplyDeleteIn a strangely good way, this reminded me of e.e. cummings and his play with space on the page. Because I am spatially challenged, I had to read it a couple of times to get the vertical message. I agree with Chris; it is always a new adventure to read your poems. I like that you are trying to carve your own voice and space. It DOES stand out.
ReplyDeleteI agree - I have tons of respect for your creativity, your unique ideas, and your ability to not get stuck in what is generally accepted. I think challenging the "norm" is what we all do in some way in our poetry.. challenging who we're expected to be and what is expected from us.. but I love that you go beyond what is familiar and find new, experimental ways to do it every time.. it is inspirational!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Leigha. I saw your creativity, unique ideas, and the challenging the "norm" abilities in your multi-genre project. I think this poem reflects a lot of who you are and how talented you are. It would be a shame if you didn't publish something that the world could see, like the things we are able to see and hear in our English class.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteyour poetry is different and creative, and always has your voice in it. You are able to capture whatever you want to get across.
ReplyDelete