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 andContinue reading “Poetry Is…21”
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Poetry is… 20
Sent in by Jayne B. Sept 2021 from the Daily OM Sculpting your thoughts into a poem can take you on a journey where your conscious mind is momentarily cast adrift. The creation of any kind of art can be as much a form of meditation as a vehicle for self-expression. Energetically splashing colors ofContinue reading “Poetry is… 20”
Poetry Is…19
The story of poetry has four phases in the last 300 years. There is Romanticism, Symbolism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. The Industrial Revolution sparked Romanticism, which was a time of a new, revolutionary outlook based on personal emotions. The inspiration of the arts and different ideas had the feeling of new beginnings. When people picture poets,Continue reading “Poetry Is…19”
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Poetry Is….18
Poetry has been around for 5,000 years of recorded history. It’s amazing to look at where poetry has been and where it is going. The oldest poetry started out being sung and grew out of religious rituals. Poetry has a close connection with music. The Mesopotamian culture started it all with stories of godsContinue reading “Poetry Is….18”
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, whatContinue reading “Poetry Is…17”
Dragon’s Keep
Atop the mountain In the craggy cliffs, A red dragon sits, Scanning the horizon. It spreads its mighty wings Once, Twice, And with a baring of Its golden scaled breastplate, And raising its Pointed chin To the sky, Gracefully it lurches Into the wind currents. Circling in the heavens, It tastes the energy In theContinue reading “Dragon’s Keep”
Poetry is…16
When reading poetry, it is important to ask: Who was this poet? What time frame was the poet living in? When was the poem written and when was it published? What was happening in the world when the poem was written? Finding out about the poet is interesting; note the birth and deathContinue reading “Poetry is…16”
Desert Afternoon
The Sun’s golden orb: Sweltering, Burning, Evaporating, Shines relentlessly On the prickly, green Cactus groves That keep little creatures cool Under the heatwave’s heat. The air shimmers As mirages Of palm-treed oasis Come and go, And the thirst For life-giving water Keeps a lonely, Sweat-sweltered Traveller Crawling across the sands Of the desert’s unwelcoming StretchContinue reading “Desert Afternoon”
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