This is true on so many levels and I end up in this situation every now and then in recent times. It's true changing a few words and it can completely change the offset of a write. But when reading it a few more times I also interpreted this: Changing our point of view on a given situation can completely change outlook of it. Nicely worded ^^ Thank you for sharing
I like it! The word document is the landscape upon which a poem is built. But everyone - and everything - must endure change, no matter how significant.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
what you say is absolutely true!
thank you, Kelsey Ann...
I like the reflection of the short verses on 'editing' - how it changes the landscape - making it more or less 'rugged' ? and therefore easier to navigate? And what is lost and what is gained? Lots for the reader to ponder!
And lives too Jacob. I have often wondered what would become of all those thoughts and ponderings we had but erased behind the white and changed. Maybe we should keep note of them and see what we can make of those words at a later date. Probably be some scary reading, but worth it I think :)
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
i like your take, yes, we should save them for a later date...i often keep throw-a-ways because i ha.. read morei like your take, yes, we should save them for a later date...i often keep throw-a-ways because i have looked at them later on and thought, "maybe i can do something with this"---
Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..