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Individual Is Poetry

"To be or not to be?" Such a loaded question... for some, indeed, choose not to be, what others would have them write; not to pen where others set and wallow~ (ears, eyes and hearts tuned to personal, less classical lyrical mystery) -- ---------------------------------- Who knows? Yesterday's HG Wells perhaps tomorrow's science diction.

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Valsa George

Date: 11/26/2024 8:19:00 PM

Poetry should be one's individual choice....not something forced upon. The poet should have freedom too. Now I understand why you don't take part in any contest. But there too, we have choice... but of course limited....! Your poem has made me smile.

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/30/2024 4:16:00 AM

Hi Valsa; thank you. Smile is great outcome! Contests are fine. Like you say, it is a personal choice. Generally not my way. When I start to write, I try to make of myself a blank slate...left with just an impulse that got me there, at the lone scrimmage (oxymoron in a mental sense). I sit quietly...waiting...usually does not take long, the impulse enough. Until an interesting thought or phrase, even one word pops into mind. Then I begin the poem, letting the impulse lead me, staying out of the way as much as humanly possible -- to me, poetry, along with everything else a writer uses for definition and motivation, above all else is viewed as sacred -- alive and independent of me in a manic, schizoid way:) The best I can explain my motivation and process. Blessings my friend.

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/21/2024 2:14:00 PM

A condensation of masssive possibiltys Encapsulated in your script Joe Dimino A sort of (light fantastic?) Here as you have Yet; skipped the bombastic.' Love the science diction.)

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/23/2024 10:54:00 PM

Thank you, Joe; your support is greatly appreciated. Blessings my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/18/2024 3:46:00 PM

Hello Joe DiMino, we must write what we feel is to be written. We do not write what others wnat us to write. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/19/2024 10:49:00 AM

Hello Joe, yes poetry written is Yes great prose share elements of of poetry. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2024 4:39:00 PM

I agree; poetry is from the heart writing. Great prose share elements of poetry.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/18/2024 12:00:00 PM

- That is the question, Joe ... we have the opportunity to choose - Great written - hugs

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2024 4:46:00 PM

Hi Anne; the hearts first language...is poetry.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/18/2024 11:46:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Yes, a writer must be true to self. I like to write for my readers.... Have a blessed day writing away...............

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2024 4:47:00 PM

Even well crafted writing, if it is not honest, from the heart...the reader can tell.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/18/2024 10:43:00 AM

we need to write about what we need to write about, not what others would like us to write but what the soul dictates Joe. So well said, :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2024 4:49:00 PM

Absolutely -- the way I see it also. No one forces another to read. Lots of voices here on Soup.

Michael Tor

Date: 11/18/2024 10:41:00 AM

Clever Joe liked all the points you made. Enjoyed reading my friend...

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2024 4:50:00 PM

Hi Michael; thank you for the positive feedback. Blessings my friend.

Tom Woody

Date: 11/18/2024 6:40:00 AM

I think I probably fit this category. I don't usually write for the prompts unless something really strikes me. I prefer to find my own inspiration and see where it leads. Hope your week is pleasant Joe

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2024 6:51:00 AM

Likewise. Who knows? I would not argue with Shakespeare: "True to thine own self". Blessings my friend.