Poetry Is…17

The important thing when writing is to write about something you know about. Some topics that everyone has thoughts on include death, desire, and the nature of existence. Questions poetry answers are: Who are we? Why are we here? Where are we going? Remind yourself what you remember, what you imagine, what you wish, what you wonder, and what you want. You have your family, your community, and your history to draw from. Also, you have your daily experiences, your dreams, your convictions, and your loves about the world. Shared knowledge as individuals, as a culture, and a species, can also inspire you and can be written about. Memories, ideas, ethics, beliefs, and the spiritual are other common topics for poetry. The heart, the mind, and the spirit are all aspects that are apparent in poetry. Imagination is expressed through direct experience. The ordinary and the fantastic come together, in the mysterious world around you. Keep writing! It’s good for you!