Poetry Is…21

                Poetic inspiration is said to come from the Divine or the Muse. Inspiration can come from emotions, memory, the world around us, other writers, or simply from the imagination. Poetry comes from the unconscious and is used as a voice to solve issues. Keep the mind open to the suggestions of the Muse and you will write something wonderful. Words show the impressions we have of life and are written to share with others. Poetry brings us together under universal ideas and concepts. To get the most of your dreams, keep a dream journal beside the bed; some great ideas for poetry come from dreams. Music is often said to mirror our own thoughts and can be a great help to get yourself in the mood for writing. Finding that “Zen”, is essential for producing coherent writings. Writing is an exercise that needs to be done on a regular basis, just like you would work-out for your physical body’s wellness. One way to warm up is to free-write. That is: write about nothing at all for 10-15 minutes. Then take that raw material and form it into a poem. Poetry can change your perspective of things. Images and metaphors form a picture for feelings and emotions that you may be feeling. The rhythm will come with a series of revisions.