Some of my thoughts on reading and writing poetry...
I can only read poetry I feel a connection to. I'm not in formal classes anymore, though I did love them also. We get to read what we want!
Also I just can't read 100 poems in one sitting. 1 poem a day, maybe 3. Then sit and contemplate them.
Finally, for me writing poetry has no rules! That is so freeing to me. Growing up someone was always looking over my shoulder and pointing out grammar mistakes. I still feel that shame. So what I love about writing poetry is none of the rules have to matter! We can write following rules like rhyme and meter, but don't have to!
Up towards the middle I loved reading the poetry just before the Emily Bronte section. Something about the word placement made me slow down and enjoy the words anew. Thank you for your writing and posting!
I appreciate your thoughts, Chris. I agree...read a poem or two and day and allow them to sit with you for a bit. Also, about grammar...
I am trained (and certified) to teach English; yet, I entirely lack all skills relating to grammar. I sometimes wonder how I earned the degrees and passed the certification exam. 🙂
Some of my thoughts on reading and writing poetry...
I can only read poetry I feel a connection to. I'm not in formal classes anymore, though I did love them also. We get to read what we want!
Also I just can't read 100 poems in one sitting. 1 poem a day, maybe 3. Then sit and contemplate them.
Finally, for me writing poetry has no rules! That is so freeing to me. Growing up someone was always looking over my shoulder and pointing out grammar mistakes. I still feel that shame. So what I love about writing poetry is none of the rules have to matter! We can write following rules like rhyme and meter, but don't have to!
Up towards the middle I loved reading the poetry just before the Emily Bronte section. Something about the word placement made me slow down and enjoy the words anew. Thank you for your writing and posting!
I appreciate your thoughts, Chris. I agree...read a poem or two and day and allow them to sit with you for a bit. Also, about grammar...
I am trained (and certified) to teach English; yet, I entirely lack all skills relating to grammar. I sometimes wonder how I earned the degrees and passed the certification exam. 🙂
They did something right when they made the test then. We both passed. I think it is the passion that makes subjects appealing to kids and adults.
Ah! That's wonderful!