I like the idea of compatmentalised poems.
Thanks,
Colin
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> From: Gary Blankenship [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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> I wanted to saturate my poems with images and ideas. The questions I asked
> myself were, "What are the most complex ideas and emotional states that
> can
> be put into poetry? and What are the limits of the symbol?" -- Colin
>
> Colin, a worthy goal, one we all should aspire to. But as you note it can
> create a problem or two. There is a solution or two and not all that
> difficult.
>
> One would be to do a multipart poem. Take what you have and give yourself
> parts I, II, III, etc.
>
> The other is to turn it into several shorter poems. If you do, you will
> find the images that really work for you and will likely discard some.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Gary
>
>
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> Hood at http://www.writershood.com/... Poets for Peace.... ˇPoemas sí,
> balas
> no!
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