The revision process is where the poem really gets written. It’s a process of discovery. I get to chip away at the rough draft, dab something here, scrape off something there, and the poem takes shape.
Essays on art & poetry
Poetry in Everyday Life
Every day, I read a poem from Poem-a-Day. The poems arrive in my email inbox courtesy of the good people at Poets.org. It inspires me. It gets me out of my own head, and makes me feel connected to another person through their words. Poetry helps me see my life, and life in general, differently. … Continue reading Poetry in Everyday Life
The Power of Live Music
But the live experience, when the music is good and everybody is fed and happy, imparts a sense of community. Whether performing or listening, we are all part of the music.
ART – BEAUTIFUL, IMPORTANT, OR BOTH?
What is the value of beauty?
Keep Going
We all need somebody to urge us on, with simple words or raucous cheers. Life is short. If we hide our knowledge, our creations, our process, we are acting out of fear. If we share it, we are acting out of faith. Let’s be generous. Let’s hold hands, in reality or metaphorically, and tell each other to please keep going.
Why Poetry? In honor of April, National Poetry Month
I love poetry because it makes me focus in on life. To me, poetry is the zen meditation of literature. You experience it fully in the moment. You have to see it, hear it. Each word has weight and meaning. You take it in as a whole and let the mood and the rhythm surround … Continue reading Why Poetry? In honor of April, National Poetry Month
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