The Old Know

[brynmawr1]

Thanks for your comments.  I found a post from Mark in which he referenced a poem, which I really liked, on the poetry foundation website.  Anyway, I was poking round the  website and found this and I thought you might enjoy it.  Cutting the Sun by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni | Poetry Foundation
Thanks again,
steve

Thanks for the link to Cutting the Sun.  I both enjoyed it and want to read it again.

Tim

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Poetry Foundation's site is great.  I discovered Diane Seuss there:  https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrym...kyard-song

Hey Tim,
Backyard song is a great example of the type of poem I would love to write.  So filled with relevant imagery but still so simple and focused.  My weakness is feeling like I need to write the next great american novel in a single poem.  What i need to do is write the human experience one experience at a time.  Until I figure that out, I plan to cut wood and carry water!
peace out,
steve

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Hey Steve-
I'm glad you found the Poetry Foundation site, as it is useful in many ways.

I had pointed out to Tim, some time ago, a book by Robert Wallace and Michelle Boisseau, called Writing Poems.  I know that you'd find it useful.

As pertains to your poem, use what you're learning to add detail, while maintaining your own voice.

Cool beans,
Mark

Hi Mark,

Already ordered!  Thanks for all of your insight.  My own voice!  If you find it, send it my way.  So many ideas, not sure how to execute.  The clarity, focus and execution of the work on poetry foundation is astounding.  Daunting, but also gives me a path forward.  It shows me what is possible.
Thanks,
steve

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Hey Steve-
I'm glad you found the Poetry Foundation site, as it is useful in many ways.

I had pointed out to Tim, some time ago, a book by Robert Wallace and Michelle Boisseau, called Writing Poems.  I know that you'd find it useful.

As pertains to your poem, use what you're learning to add detail, while maintaining your own voice.

Cool beans,
Mark

PS "The old know all you need is one good story."  
thought of that after talking to my dad for an hour!