Regarding the creation of poetry...

[crowgirl13]

I'm been fishing for inspiration [or at least the final bits for partially finished work], but the watery muse types ain't biting. So... let me offer other people's poems about poetry instead. :) This seemed like a good way to start my Poetry Month Love off right...

First up, here's Billy Collins Introduction to Poetry

And then a piece from Pablo

Comments

[inthekeyofd]

I'll be posting some poetry tomorrow, not my own of course, even though I always wanted to do slam poetry, and that's from someone who can barely write fics. *smile*

In honor of Poetry Month, I must.

Just had to tell you. *hugs*

[crowgirl13]

Yay for poetry posts! *twirls you*

I can't wait to see what pieces you chose for your post. That is, of course, part of the fun for me - seeing where your poetry love dwells.

Have you seen any slams? I've been to a few - even judged at one. Looking over my work, it's easy to see when that was in my life; slam has a particular candence that's similar in some ways to hip-hop/rap. It's definitely an interesting poetic movement.

I think you should look into this slam thing further... I'd love to come cheer you on.

*hugs back*

[bodhifox]

A Mind Poet
Stays in the house.
The house is empty
And it has no walls.
The poem
Is seen from all sides,
Everywhere,
At once.

Heh. I posted one of his tonight too. *hugs* and *smooch*

[crowgirl13]

I'm not surprised that you quoted the last stanza - happy zen poetry, that it is. :)

I saw your post, actually. It prompted me to make mine [I am such a slacker...]. The teeny poem *points up* has been a lyrical worrystone for me during the BDP and accompanying poetry.

OXOXOXO right back. :)

[gottalovev]

hi!

I love it, thanks for sharing. I really loved the Reply to the Question: "How Can You Become a Poet?" by Eve Merriam. how sweet and true! =D

I am way curious about Marianne Moore, since you described her with a fascination with both biology and baseball, I think I need to research her more! those are 2 fascinations of mine too :)

thank you my darling. btw, the Pablo Neruda link us to the "as for poets" poem. I did read a couple from Pablo Neruda before, I like him too!

*smooches*

[crowgirl13]

Hi yourself! :D

You're so welcome - I'm glad you enjoyed the poems. I fixed the link on the Neruda piece [thanks for the heads up; normally I double-check my links but neglected to do so this time. Figures.]

Oh, Moore is really quite fascinating. She was Elizabeth Bishop's mentor for a time, and was one of the Modernist poets. I love how she uses enjambment [where she breaks her lines], and the clarity of her images, particularly those involving biology/zoology. I'll poke around and see if any of my favorite pieces of hers are online.

Merriam's poem was a lovely surprise. :) I found it a good example of how poetry can be...

*smooches and hugs*