03-16-2014, 04:07 AM
It is amusing to see how everyone 'gets' the poem once the author has revealed the meaning and their intentions. I truly enjoy taking a stab at a poem first. This poem was a great one to review, after about 20 no-takers. When I am not first, I almost never read what others have posted (as some others do) unless it is a heavily workshopped piece. Then you may want to read what others said to avoid the repetition of editing suggestions.
For my own poetry, I welcome all interpretations and it does not bother me at all if the reader sees the piece in another way. In fact, I get very excited when someone reveals something that I never intended. I will then reread the poem throught the reader's lens and say, 'Oh yes,I can see that' (just as you did AJ). This happens a lot with artwork. Individuals will tell my about some hidden figure in one of my watercolors (like there's a face in that stream). Once I see it, it becomes part of the painting for me. I love it!
One time my cat Fuzzy stepped into some titanium white and dabbed a few highlights into a impressionistic floral piece. I swear that I never noticed it until my wife pointed it out. Now that we lost him, it is the first thing that I point out to guests. It is beautiful to know that we painted together. OK, I am babbling now, bye.
For my own poetry, I welcome all interpretations and it does not bother me at all if the reader sees the piece in another way. In fact, I get very excited when someone reveals something that I never intended. I will then reread the poem throught the reader's lens and say, 'Oh yes,I can see that' (just as you did AJ). This happens a lot with artwork. Individuals will tell my about some hidden figure in one of my watercolors (like there's a face in that stream). Once I see it, it becomes part of the painting for me. I love it!
One time my cat Fuzzy stepped into some titanium white and dabbed a few highlights into a impressionistic floral piece. I swear that I never noticed it until my wife pointed it out. Now that we lost him, it is the first thing that I point out to guests. It is beautiful to know that we painted together. OK, I am babbling now, bye.
My new watercolor: 'Nightmare After Christmas'/Chris