When Best to Write Poetry
Books may go on about the Iambic Pentameter, the Rhyme, and the Imagery, but experience teaches that the true captivating power of a poem finds its way out of emotion and into the ink only when it is written out at the exact timely event of its intended natural birth.
This “birth” can be felt by the poet himself, and the preceding signs may vary, ranging from a sudden conception of one very striking line to that vague feeling that urges him to simply pause and scribble down verse.
When Best to Write Poetry:
When in torment. This is one of the very best moments for poetry. Nothing screams louder than a broken heart or a tortured soul. Furthermore, the creation of verse during a time of torment helps the author release some of the energy that burdens him and thus may achieve the therapeutic purpose of poems.
When lighthearted. Although it may be less powerful than the cries of sorrow, happiness is also a good starting point for a poem. It generally depends on the poet, whether he is most inspired to write with high spirits or a downcast heart. Nevertheless, bright and happy poems are one of the most pleasurable to read.
When with nature. What poets commonly use for inspiration comes in the form of nature. The sunset, the ocean, a panoramic view of the mountains, or even a simple hillside bedazzled with specks of blooms can provide such enticing stimulation. Poetry that comes out of inspiration from nature does not necessarily talk about it in the physical sense, but may summon some buried emotions out into conscious thought.
When befuddled. No, tangled thoughts do not necessarily mean that one cannot write a fairly good poem. In fact, some of the most intriguing and interesting verses spring from extremely confused minds. It is the disorder in ones thoughts that guides the sinuous stream of poetry and brings with it a relatively huge stretch for appreciation.
Every moment in between. Whoever, however, whatever it is that provokes the writer’s thoughts at any given time is reason enough to conjure up poetry. A poem not written at the verge of inspiration is a poem forever lost. It may or may not come back, but if it does, it will be different from what it should have been at the time it first came by.
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November 16th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
I do not publish my poetry on here often but i usually best write poetry before i sleep.