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This thread is for all who write, read or are just curious about poetry.
Also for anyone who is bored or has already read through all the other threads in the Forum or has a little time on their hands and an opinion.
What is poetry? And why do you write it?
Are your poems merely written statements on your state of mind or emotion? Are they just glimpses into an important scene in your life? Are they an outlet for intense emotional energy? Are they just rhyming and vocabulary?
Are you a poetic soul who fels the need to express themselves through poetry? Some people write poetry to help alleviate the stress that comes with pain or strong negative emotions. Some write to express their sentiments or views. Some write to convey a message. And some lucky souls can just sit down and plop ‘em out.
Is poetry even possible without emotion? Or is it like any other skilled writing and merely a matter of knowing the right words? What about greeting cards or ad copy or lyrics?
I’m curious but I think it would be great if everyone who comes into the poetry forum would give some input.
I’m thinking that many here are feeling their way in the dark (as I definitely am) and am hoping that some of the more experienced poets (or poetry writers) will also chime in and offer their thoughts on the matter.
(P.S. Don't mind the title of the thread - I just wrote that to get you in here... hehehe...)
Also for anyone who is bored or has already read through all the other threads in the Forum or has a little time on their hands and an opinion.
What is poetry? And why do you write it?
Are your poems merely written statements on your state of mind or emotion? Are they just glimpses into an important scene in your life? Are they an outlet for intense emotional energy? Are they just rhyming and vocabulary?
Are you a poetic soul who fels the need to express themselves through poetry? Some people write poetry to help alleviate the stress that comes with pain or strong negative emotions. Some write to express their sentiments or views. Some write to convey a message. And some lucky souls can just sit down and plop ‘em out.
Is poetry even possible without emotion? Or is it like any other skilled writing and merely a matter of knowing the right words? What about greeting cards or ad copy or lyrics?
I’m curious but I think it would be great if everyone who comes into the poetry forum would give some input.
I’m thinking that many here are feeling their way in the dark (as I definitely am) and am hoping that some of the more experienced poets (or poetry writers) will also chime in and offer their thoughts on the matter.
(P.S. Don't mind the title of the thread - I just wrote that to get you in here... hehehe...)
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