Obsessive vs Expressive


writing should not become obsessive ~ but should always be expressive
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Slaughter Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Amen to that, Lin.
Greenhough Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 8:14 PM
This is a good thought. I guess writing can become addictive.
Radhakrishna Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 5:14 AM
True!!! People are writing 10 poems a day that has no appeal whatsoever to retain their position on the first page! PS should put the photo of POD and POW there instead or contest winners or organisers so there is some quality to what is written!
Lane Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 5:24 AM
I don't care about appearing on the first page or having potd or potw. I know it matters to lots of poets on the site, but I write and post because I choose to. Of course, I care that others read my poetry and comment, but if no one did, I'd still write. What some think is quality, I might not, but it's not my place to judge anyone's creations. Thanks for your thoughts, Krish.
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June 29, 2024 at 3:51 AM
I totally agree Lin, so many are obsessed with writing poems on a daily basis (sometimes hourly) regardless of whether they are expressive or not, well said (in my favourite form too), cheers David
Lane Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 4:12 AM
There's truth in quality over quantity, but if abundance contains timbre there's no default. Thanks for reading me, David. I know your chosen form is created with seventeen syllables... always written with thoughts of you. Thanks for the intro.
Onclaud Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM
sometimes we overextended our efforts to write deep poetry...your piece reminds us to keep ourselves balanced while writing. ..a remarkable monoku, lin...blessings
Lane Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Hi Nette and thanks for agreeing.
Alhemaidy Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Exactly! A favorite write!
Lane Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Thank you, AA.
Turner Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 5:03 PM
You certainly got that right! I agree 100%.
Lane Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Thanks for the support, Danny.
Cunningham Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 1:05 PM
So true Lin, wise words for sure. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Lane Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Thanks so much, Tom. My weekend is looking bright, although there's a storm moving into the Caribbean that may become a hurricane. And so, it begins.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 10:26 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful Monoku write. You said so much in just one line. Yes, we need to be expressive when we write. Enjoy your day as you write it away.......................
Lane Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Thanks for the wonderful remarks you always manage to leave for me, Paula.
Allison Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 9:44 AM
well said Lin... me thinks I may be obsessive about poop poetry lol lol well i get enough stick for writing about poop not that i am posting any poop on soup these days lol :-) hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
June 28, 2024 at 9:46 AM
Thanks, Jan. You post whatever you choose to share.
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