07-29-2014, 10:49 AM
Hi attempted,
The great thing about poetry is there are no mess ups, just early drafts. And, according to our standard, if you are compelled to write then that makes you a true poet.
Avoid cliches like "the right path" and things like woulda coulda shoulda, try to find your own words and say what you are trying to say in a new way. Oftentimes a good way to do that is by creating an experience with images and sounds, taste, touch, etc.
Check out the practice threads and read through some of the stickys and discussions.
Good luck.
The great thing about poetry is there are no mess ups, just early drafts. And, according to our standard, if you are compelled to write then that makes you a true poet.
Avoid cliches like "the right path" and things like woulda coulda shoulda, try to find your own words and say what you are trying to say in a new way. Oftentimes a good way to do that is by creating an experience with images and sounds, taste, touch, etc.
Check out the practice threads and read through some of the stickys and discussions.
Good luck.