Writing Poetry: Subject
I found this chapter very helpful because I often sit down at my computer and think that I am going to write a poem about a specific subject; however, I realized that was SO difficult. The prompts in this chapter helped with my subjects. I also found that making a list of different things/aspects of my life now and throughout my childhood have helped me incorporate different ideas within the text of my poem.
Russell Edson: Counting Sheep
I really loved reading this poem because it was sooo interesting. The first line had me hooked-- "a test tube full of sheep". Seriously, what is that? I don't know, but I love it. I can only imagine how Edson came up with this great poem. Perhaps he pulled a junkyard quote out and built around that? I do understand that Edson thinks of his poetry as being a part of the dream's mind, which i find fascinating. Throughout these readings in Word of Mouth, I have realized most of the poets develop an obsession. That's great.
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