One must be drenched in words, literally soaked in them, to have the right ones form themselves into the proper patterns at the right moment.
Hart Crane, American Poet (1899-1932)
I love the idea of being drenched in words. I don’t know any writer that doesn’t adore words and poets especially are infatuated with finding and using the appropriate word. The poet Hart Crane had a short,tragic life and until today I had never heard of him. That’s one of the reasons why I like doing this blog, finding out about writers and poets that I might never run across.
Today, read a few of his poems to remind yourself how important it is to immerse yourself in words, then write a short poem using three of your favorite words as a start.
Now get back to work! How’s the submitting going?
Lovingly,
The Writing Nag
Lat night I went through some old notebooks dating back to college. I was amazed at how much poetry I’d written and forgotten. I’m thinking it’s time to try again and see what I come up with now.
Yea! I think you should Jaye. I’d love to know how it goes.
Wonderful post! To be drenched in words – how scrumptous! I too have a stack of poetry that I keep wanting to match with my art. I’ve been inspired.
(Although I am currently searching for my Muse. He was last seen impersonating Elvis at the Holiday Inn!)
blessings,
julia
julia ward – a BLINDING heart – a writer’s blog – http://www.ablindingheart.com