My poem "In the Dark" was part of an English class assignment. The assignment consisted of taking thoughts form my journal, composing them into a bigger idea, and then write a poem with what I had salvaged. After this, I had to turn in the poem to the General Studies department, so it could be entered into a writing competition.
I must admit I had some fun with this whole experience. I love writing poems, because I am a songwriter. Even though I didn't win, I got to explore who I really am through the poem. Some deep seated feelings are projected in that poem. It was not easy to put the poem online, since it was somewhat intimate. Nonetheless, I have learned this semester that art comes form what is real. Real feelings make real poems. For that, I am grateful to the teacher; for making me "go for the jugular" as her journal rules stated. I might just enter the competition again next year and see maybe I win. Until then, I will keep writing.
I think that we all faced our fears of sharing our ideas with the world, but after all we all learned a lot, and I really hope that you keep writing poetry as much as music.
ResponderBorrar"Real feelings make real poems" I love that! Congratulations on having the bravery to submit it, it really was a great poem.
ResponderBorrarI wish you the best for next year's competition and hope you win. Remember to be yourself and go for the jugular since "Real feelings make real poems".
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