09-18-2011, 07:11 AM
I have two approaches to writing poetry...one is by hard effort and constant re-writes and the other is by some unconscious part of my brain that dictates them to me as I type it on the computer (with the minimum of input by me)
The latter seems (to me) to provide me with the most satisfying poems.
But, also with the poems which I find hardest to 'tinker' with.
But, I reckon Todd you have given me some wonderful ideas. I often find that I've said all I want to say about 'Autumn' in one verse and I should let my mind shift to wherever it wants to go[/u], no matter how far from the original idea that might be.....and I must be prepared not to keep everything that appears on the page.
Thanks for your advice.
grannyjill
The latter seems (to me) to provide me with the most satisfying poems.
But, also with the poems which I find hardest to 'tinker' with.
But, I reckon Todd you have given me some wonderful ideas. I often find that I've said all I want to say about 'Autumn' in one verse and I should let my mind shift to wherever it wants to go[/u], no matter how far from the original idea that might be.....and I must be prepared not to keep everything that appears on the page.
Thanks for your advice.
grannyjill