Read, Write, Repeat
A reflective poem about developing a poetic voice through reading, writing, experimentation and a fascination with language.
They say if you want
to write better poetry,
you must read, read, read.
then write, write, write.
A peremptory urge to pen
an idea—I glance over
my notes, again & again.
Too didactic? Overly pedantic?
Not really.
I’m in a convivial mood at 4 a.m.,
cool struttin’ at my desk,
leaning over
what I’ve written down.
Words like
muti, excoriated & sorcellerie,
syncretic, prophylactic & puerile!
It does no harm, I guess.
Kills time too!
They say if you want
to write better poetry,
you must read, read, read.
then write, write, write.
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