Writing in meh...
- Dec. 2, 2017, 2:37 p.m.
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I want to start writing poetry again. Problem with that is that I can’t find metaphors to mask how I feel. I’ve been out of the game too long. Since I found freeform I don’t rhyme very well anymore. I know I am angry and I know writing and singing are therapeutic. If I force it, it will seem forced to me. I’m a realist when I write. It’s raw and unabridged and unhinged.
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Deleted user ⋅ December 02, 2017
Maybe if you should just start, and let it feel forced. Let it be what it is, even if it isn't good. And after a while, it won't feel forced.
Sister Deleted user ⋅ December 02, 2017
Hmm...
Exhumed By Scrying Eyes ⋅ December 02, 2017
I'm that way as well. I can write 5 poems a month or 1 poem a year. I only ever write when something needs to come out. I never sit and try to write; if I do, it'll sound contrived.
Sister Exhumed By Scrying Eyes ⋅ December 02, 2017
I haven't written for real in about 5 years.
Even when I think it sucks, others eat it up and I look at it and say Ugh...
Exhumed By Scrying Eyes Sister ⋅ December 02, 2017
Yup, I've had that happen to me too. I've thrown away a lot of poetry over the years. But when I do write, it happens quickly.
Sometimes in poems I don't like, that I haven't trashed; there's a line that I do like and I'll rescue that and put it in something new.
Sister Exhumed By Scrying Eyes ⋅ December 05, 2017
Yeah. I have tons of stuff around. Like I was in the restroom at work today.
I let my eyes go out of focus and looked at the floor. From that came:
"Looking with abstract eyes, I see many things, yet to put my finger on them causes a loss of focus..."
Back in the day I could have done something amazing with that, but that's all I have. And I'll most likely never go back to it.
Exhumed By Scrying Eyes Sister ⋅ December 08, 2017
See, I think that's amazing.
Writing is different for me. Things don't come to me like that. It always stems from an emotional place, deep seeded pang; often depression or more to the point depressive episodes. It would be a rare occasion if ever I write something outside of those parameters.
Gilraent ⋅ December 03, 2017
I really like Free's Idea.
If you haven't look for Button Poetry on facebook. :) Just because.
Sister Gilraent ⋅ December 05, 2017
:-)
Gilraent Sister ⋅ December 05, 2017
It bothers me that I left out a comma. lol omg I'm really bad today with the OCD. And look up Neil Hilborn, just because. His poetry really strikes a nerve in me.
Sister Gilraent ⋅ December 05, 2017
lol..
Thank you. I will.