To me it says the form of a poem must be authentic. That if you write about things you are passionate about, the techniques of the poem will be revealed through what you have to say.
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Taking Chances With Poetry
Writing and performing written word has taken me to open mics and to organizing open mics. Poetry is small enough to try it as a new thing. So are open mics.
Open mic
At open mics, we share histories. We have experienced something so significant that we had to recorded it on paper or computer screen. And to do more than just express it, we needed to spend more time with it and use the exact right words to do it justice. Sometimes we wrap our message in … Continue reading Open mic
Speak Through Poetry
How often do you not feel heard? You are saying something you think is important, but the other person is just waiting for you to finish, so they can speak. Even worse, they don't wait. I believe this has become an epidemic, and perhaps it is because of the epidemic. We need to communicate and … Continue reading Speak Through Poetry
Take a Chance with Poetry
Poetry is cathartic. We are only as sick as our secrets. So we need to be heard. Even if we write a poem down and are not ready to share it yet, we get the benefit of speaking out.
Make Your Reality with a Poem
In a poem, Create a clean slate for yourself. The fact of the matter is that we all have our own reality. It is created by our minds. Our thoughts with a bias towards negativity and darkness. So why not direct our minds and take control of reality. Not to hide from out problems and … Continue reading Make Your Reality with a Poem
The Benefit of a Writing Exercise
On April 6th, 2023, I held a workshop on Poetry. I presented an exercise where we write a poem about a chore and then come back to it and make it about something more significant. Like the poem about carrying something heavy and really it stands for carrying an emotional burden. It should not have … Continue reading The Benefit of a Writing Exercise
Why Poetry Matters
We need more people to tell their story and their truth. Poetry is a powerful way to do it.
Contemplating a Modern Poet
I was contemplating a work by a popular poet that has been all over social media that I think shows the importance poetry can play in expressing yourself and enhancing your mental health. I am, of course, talking about Miley Cyrus. Her new song Flowers is a response to Bruno Mars song When I was … Continue reading Contemplating a Modern Poet
Jazz Language
I often feel that my poems could be more “poetic” if I abandon what I want to say and just let the words perform jazz.
