I have ended up with a series of unfinished poems. Poems I didn't know where to go with, poems where I couldn't find the right words, poems that didn't even piece together.
So this is a shorty to ask the writers out there for advice on the matter. What do you do when you want to write a poem you can't write? When there is something you need to say that wont come out...
I am toying with the idea of just posting up my unfinished pieces, but I'm particular when it comes to my poetry. I want it to be perfect, or at least be good enough to show people - that first draft. So while I debate the matter, I am calling for help. Poets, writers and whoever else might have a plan - how do I finish that unfinished masterpiece?
I figured I'd add a vid I made ages ago after reading 23discordians comment:
I figured I'd add a vid I made ages ago after reading 23discordians comment:
"My kingdom for a good thought.
ReplyDeleteMy kingdom for the right word."
This is a short poem I wrote in one of these 'unfinished' moments.
It's funny you saying that, I'm constantly in trouble with the poems I write. I have many unfinished. I just leave them for a while, and keep writing and posting everything that happens to become a short poem in the middle of all the process.
My creative process is all based in surrealistic techniques, and I know even when I don't seem to find the right word for the right poem, I know it will show up sooner or later.
That's how I do.
Kiss you Pennie!
Get out those scissors and turn it into a cut-up piece! Even if you end up with nothing good from it, it might provide the inspiration you need. Just don't forget how to put it back together again!
ReplyDeleteI too have many unfinish poems. Some of my unfinish work I post them to my blog...lol.When a good line comes to mind I relax, sit b4 the computer and just write thoughts that comes to mind at that moment. Then later, a day or two I go over the write...that's when I add and delete. My good writes comes from the poems I spend less time with...when I just shut the door of the world and write. If my my power line involves water I search for pictures of water, go deep into thoughts and write on it. Often times i put myself in certain situations( like in a different character and write.) I even post a piece onto my blog...then go back and add and delete. A poets poem is never finish.
ReplyDeleteRelax and write.