You speak of a flame, a blaze, embers, but even if your words weren't so directly tied to fire, I would still feel the warmth of this poem. It reads as a great awakening, but it is also wonderfully ambiguous: You could be discovering a great creative passion, here, or falling in love, or finding a true sense of identity or purpose for the first time. Or all of the above!
This is just a random factoid... I don't really write lyrics, so I'm not a great person to awnser this question... but in the classical world, the words for poem and song were often the same, and most poetry was sung or at least chanted! So the connection between the two goes back a long way... though think it's a lot more difficult to put free verse to music.
I can't believe its my junior year of collage this year! I'm starting off with a study abroad program in Rome, which is very very very exciting but even more unmooring!
I agree with The Lone Cat! The imagery is sunny and lovely, and this poem just tinkles!
You speak of a flame, a blaze, embers, but even if your words weren't so directly tied to fire, I would still feel the warmth of this poem. It reads as a great awakening, but it is also wonderfully ambiguous: You could be discovering a great creative passion, here, or falling in love, or finding a true sense of identity or purpose for the first time. Or all of the above!
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! This was my first post after a full summer off, so I appreciate the feedback!
I love the pretty simplicity of your poem, the imagery is so relaxing to read!
I love pineapple on pizza! Especially with pickled jalapeños. But I could just be an uncouth west coaster :)
YES! every time I listen to Leonard Cohen.
This is just a random factoid... I don't really write lyrics, so I'm not a great person to awnser this question... but in the classical world, the words for poem and song were often the same, and most poetry was sung or at least chanted! So the connection between the two goes back a long way... though think it's a lot more difficult to put free verse to music.
I can't believe its my junior year of collage this year! I'm starting off with a study abroad program in Rome, which is very very very exciting but even more unmooring!
thanks!!
Great idea ty for the feedback!! Sorry I didn’t see this till now!!