Sunday, May 12, 2013

Hunt and Gather Words

Poets spend a lifetime hunting 
for the magic that will make the moment stay.  
- Stanley Kunitz

Writing poetry means making word choices. Images drive the lines and fill out the structure. A metaphor might permeate the message to gain attention. Rhythm and feelings weave throughout and a message results.

Writers hunt, gather and relay word by well-chosen word to communicate observations and notions.

Go for the poetry in your thoughts and ideas. Forget about line breaks. Just write the tune that floats through you to send a weary world your insights, feelings and concerns.

Spread your wings. Present the moment in all its glory with sounds, sights, colors, scents, tastes, and feelings.


Creative Write: Capture a situation or emotion. Add something discovered and expand its wonder. What do you feel certain about? Move into what you do not understand. End with an image in nature.

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