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When I write my goal is to be impersonal as possible -- giving all credit or defeat to the Muse, Devil or God of a partner. To my mind, Poetry, must speak independent of the author, using a schizoid sort of logic -- there must be a life exhibited, that upon completion the author, reads back with as much interest as any foreign tourist or explorer thinking: "where did that come from?" Then I know, in my own humble way, though not having touched the face of greater creation, I have at least seen a small feature, moving on with better sense of future direction, what to strive for while in further pursuit of the art. Poetry, like everything else one does in life, should be viewed through a sacred lens -- in order to do one's best, and for best results.... As I cloudily ascertain. My method. I know nothing.

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Date: 12/2/2024 6:13:00 PM
you let it flow out of you and it goes where it goes Joe, that is what makes true poetry :)
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/3/2024 7:27:00 AM
Thank you, Vie; a satisfying peace to write. Helps straighten of the creative process in my own mind. Never to old to learn. Blessings my friend.
Date: 12/2/2024 8:42:00 AM
- Every poet has their own subjective perception of what poetry is, Joe :) - The ability to write poetry is a special gift :) - HUGS
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/2/2024 9:18:00 AM
Absolutely! As you have been greatly blessed:) It is a thing in itself, dynamic ever expression throughout creation.
Date: 12/1/2024 11:47:00 AM
So 'in the beginning was the Word' which gave All things.' Even our words.' Whan we pass on Or in our absense 'others will speak our words' Think a similar thought? Also are not the words more than the man.? A Touch of eternity..It seems to me I own not the Earth or the cosmos..' yet I am a living part.) I Think we consider things a lot the same Joe Dimino.' Great conjecture indeed.!
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/1/2024 5:56:00 PM
Most people have far more in common than differences imagined. God created the universe out of himself. Separation is only an illusion of consciousness. There is the knowable God, God the Father, and the unknowable God -- beyond all obtainable comprehension. Heaven, earth...there is no true separation. We are multidimensional beings. Of infinite time and space. The real, the unchangeable, are the spirit archetypes behind physical reality. What we see, feel and touch (even our own bodies) are the illusions we have created. They are not meant to present indefinitely as they are. Just my opinion.
Date: 12/1/2024 11:19:00 AM
I can see you POV Joe and it is very important.. Always be true to yourself my friend.. I like how your poem reflects on the relationship between the poet and their craft, exploring themes of detachment, inspiration, humility, and the pursuit of artistic growth. Your method while unclear and imperfect—is one rooted in respect for the art and a desire to improve, making it a journey of discovery rather than one of absolute certainty.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/1/2024 5:58:00 PM
Some very wise and wonderful observations, Si; very enlightening. Thank you.
Date: 12/1/2024 10:35:00 AM
Dear Joe, this is such a thought provoking poem that truly resonates with me , some parts, although i try not reading my poems again because i always want to change something in my poems, except for maybe one or two of my poems. I sometimes just write my feelings without thinking too much but also when i read some of my old poems i do think to myself exactly what andrea has stated below: i felt “ Poetry, like everything else one does in life, should be viewed through a sacred lens” a powerful line that would stay in my mind for a while! Brilliant poem. Pleasure reading this. Sending you light always
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/1/2024 6:02:00 PM
Each of us has our own way...yours seems to work beautifully for yourself -- reading your works always a joy. Thank you, IE.
Date: 12/1/2024 10:14:00 AM
This is such an interesting concept, Joe. The other day I was reading older poems of mine and thinking " gosh, I wrote that? I don't even know where that came from". Anyway it is logical that we write beyond our own experiences. We must imagine things often that we don't truly know. Great poem, Joe.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/1/2024 6:04:00 PM
I know, a good write is an outer-body experience. Thank you, Andrea -- poetics and their airways are infinite...as I see it, anyway. Blessings my friend.
Date: 11/30/2024 4:06:00 PM
Joe loved this Prose of yours, it is raw and honest and we all can relate to its sincerely. I praise your honesty in writing what we all can resonate with. Thank you for writing and sharing these truth's of yours and many writers. Love your last line. A humbling verse. God bless you my friend..
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Joe Dimino
Date: 11/30/2024 9:54:00 PM
Thank you, Michael; your encouragement means a lot. I try my best. Thank you my friend.

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