Same. Sometimes it feels like the poems write themselves - I post them, forget about them, and then someone will comment on it and I'll think, wow, who wrote that? and remember I just didn't edit it, so it never stuck in my memory!! There really isn't one way to write poetry!
If you hadn't stated this was unedited, I would have assumed it'd been manipulated somehow -- it's simply gorgeous! I love that the dandelion seeds are like a halo of radiating light and warmth.
Wow, I could imagine hearing this on the radio if put to music. In fact, it feels meant to be put to music! Your words are incredibly lyrical: simple, short lines that hold so much meaning, and can be interpreted however the reader wishes (through the lens of their own life, and easily so). Your repeated stanzas are a perfect catchy, melancholic refrain.
We can always count on the positivity of your poetry: You always make me smile. (Which is not to say you should never explore other themes and tones, just because I mentioned that -- you have a way of making words sparkle, no matter the topic!)
This is so clever, the use of Autumn, as a girl's name, being used for a character in conjunction with the references to the season. The themes of loss and inevitable change (like the evanescence of fall) come through strongly and tie the whole thing together.
There's something so cathartic about acquiescing to a strong emotion, even when that emotion brings us great pain. Finally we can process it and release the tension that's built over time, and allow for something new to blossom inside of us. It sounds like you're hurting, for which I'm very sorry, but I'm glad to hear the acceptance of that hurt has brought you a measure of peace as well.
I dont have any in particular, but if you Google “youth writing contest”, you’ll find lots of results. Just be sure to read the fine print, as some may want to keep the copyright to your work.
Fellow freshmen here, I know other people said this but enter contests! Even if you don't win there's no harm in trying! I recently also joined my school's writing club, if your school has one I really recomend it. It's pretty low commitment and you'll learn about some great opportunities. Check YWP news too, they share some cool contests and stuff there.
Same. Sometimes it feels like the poems write themselves - I post them, forget about them, and then someone will comment on it and I'll think, wow, who wrote that? and remember I just didn't edit it, so it never stuck in my memory!! There really isn't one way to write poetry!
Thanks!
If you hadn't stated this was unedited, I would have assumed it'd been manipulated somehow -- it's simply gorgeous! I love that the dandelion seeds are like a halo of radiating light and warmth.
Wow, I could imagine hearing this on the radio if put to music. In fact, it feels meant to be put to music! Your words are incredibly lyrical: simple, short lines that hold so much meaning, and can be interpreted however the reader wishes (through the lens of their own life, and easily so). Your repeated stanzas are a perfect catchy, melancholic refrain.
We can always count on the positivity of your poetry: You always make me smile. (Which is not to say you should never explore other themes and tones, just because I mentioned that -- you have a way of making words sparkle, no matter the topic!)
This is so clever, the use of Autumn, as a girl's name, being used for a character in conjunction with the references to the season. The themes of loss and inevitable change (like the evanescence of fall) come through strongly and tie the whole thing together.
There's something so cathartic about acquiescing to a strong emotion, even when that emotion brings us great pain. Finally we can process it and release the tension that's built over time, and allow for something new to blossom inside of us. It sounds like you're hurting, for which I'm very sorry, but I'm glad to hear the acceptance of that hurt has brought you a measure of peace as well.
This is so, so, so beautiful!
I dont have any in particular, but if you Google “youth writing contest”, you’ll find lots of results. Just be sure to read the fine print, as some may want to keep the copyright to your work.
Fellow freshmen here, I know other people said this but enter contests! Even if you don't win there's no harm in trying! I recently also joined my school's writing club, if your school has one I really recomend it. It's pretty low commitment and you'll learn about some great opportunities. Check YWP news too, they share some cool contests and stuff there.