11-29-2014, 12:05 AM
Poetry has the ability to encompass the collective, giving voice to the vast ocean of human experience. Great poetry has no POV because it is universal and is expressed so that all who read it immediately understand. Sometimes I find it difficult to break free from that innate selfishness of a young artist still struggling to ground himself and define his identity. However inexperienced, I still find that even the most egocentric art is vital simply for the fact that a reader might be able to relate, and take something away from the work itself. Live life, read poetry, try to write some of your own. Maybe it'll help someone, or not... (forgive my little ramble.)

cliche my forte
