Blog #2
Writing poetry and writing about poetry are very similar, but of course require different approaches. Writing poetry can be a creative way to express oneself or tell a story. It allows the writer to be emotional, use vivid imagery, be creative with words, such as rhyming, and write in creative ways, such as concrete poetry. Writing poetry requires reflection about what one feels passionate about writing about. By doing so, it forces the writers to step back and think about how it will have meaning through tone and literary devices.
On the other hand, when writing about poetry, one reflects on someone else's works and sometimes makes assumptions about what the writer may have meant. Writing about poetry is about what the interpretation may be, and perhaps having to read between the lines or something beyond them. Another factor in writing about poetry is that it requires a lot of analysis, allowing one to break down the poem and understand its meaning.
Writing about poetry allowed me to inform my own poem by reflecting on how to add tone, imagery, and other literary devices. This not only allowed me express myself but also allowed the reader/listeners to hopefully feel what I felt when writing my poem. It also allowed me to understand and acknowledge that I was capable of saying so much in so few words and in so little time. This is also true of the poem I wrote about. The poem was short, yet it carried a strong message.
What I have learned from writing poetry and writing about it is that it was a really great yet different experience. In some ways, it felt therapeutic and fun because I got to be creative with how I wrote it. I believe I can use it in my future teaching by allowing students to express themselves freely.
Hi Diana,
ReplyDeleteI also spoke on the requirement of interpretation when it comes to writing about poetry. When analyzing a poem and writing an analysis of it, considering the poem's form and conventions in relation to its meaning is essential in understanding another author's poetic work. In contrast, at least in my experience, I found that I was not so worried about the technicalities of conventions in my poem. Instead, I was more so focused on getting the point and theme of my poem across, in relation to my experience and the emotions I wished to express. I agree with your point considering how writing about poetry informed your capacity to use tone, imagery, and additional literary devices in your personal poem. When drafting my poem, I found myself thinking back to the author's work I analyzed, and how he utilized literary devices such as tone and imagery to add emphasis to his poem's message and overall theme.
Great work on your poem!
- Rachel Franks
Hi Diana!
ReplyDeleteI like that you mentioned reading in between the lines. I feel like many people when they are trying to analyze poems read only the lines in front of them. By only reading the lines provided, you aren't able to get an actual idea of what the writer might be trying to say. It's all up into interpretation because of the language that is getting used.
Language is seriously one of the most powerful tools available to an artist (I consider writers artists) and that is why poems are so beautiful. They are made up of language that means something completely deeper than what the superficial tone is trying to say. You have to dig deeper and deeper to understand not only the meaning of the poem but the writer's viewpoint.
Writing poetry does require reflection, which is probably why so many people do it to have some self therapy. They are able to express themselves in ways that they think aren't possible through other outlets. It's a great tool.
I liked your poem at the Slam Poetry Night. I think it showed character and a lot of emotion. Your different tones when reading it showed what the atmosphere was like for you that night and that's what made it so powerful. I'm so proud of you for having the ability to take the audience into the picture you are painting.
Sincerely,
DeleteGiselle Diaz :)