My point is that it is
> up to *her* what she does with it!
>
> Janet
Absolutely, Janet. For the record I rather liked Alison's poem myself, I
know she has an occasional predeliction for angels, not unsurprisng in a
translator of Rilke.
Sculptures, yes too. I can also think of poems as 'machines' or 'scores for
voice', there is/are a whole variety of 'othernesses' as metaphors for poems
that one can employ in negotiating the secondary and tertiary etc phases of
the creative process.
Best
Dave
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From: "Janet Jackson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 1:57 AM
Subject: Re: One of those poems
> Dave B says
> > I find it useful to think of one's poems, after the primary draft, in
terms
> > of 'canvas'. As if they were as physically present yet other as a
painting.
> > In revision I look for 'texture', how to deepen a hint or tint here, how
to
> > sharpen a light there. I find it useful too as a method of
disassociating
> > the 'poem' from 'me', as it were, so that it is away from the
fragilities
> > and uncertainties of my ego, my me-in-the-worldness, and now 'out
there'.
> >
> > To be worked on. To be tinkered with. To be sniffed round the edges.
>
> Indeed.
>
> I think of my poems as sculptures rather than paintings
> but it's the same. I sculpt in English. The poem
> has to "look" and "feel" "right" to me before I consider
> it finished. Other people's reactions can be very helpful
> but ultimately I have to use my own judgment.
>
> I thought Alison's poem was pretty good as it was - but she didn't.
> So she may want to bin it, or put it away for another long period.
> Or maybe keep bits of it for recycling. My point is that it is
> up to *her* what she does with it!
>
> Janet
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