I’m all about exploring poetry in new ways. I recently looked up one of my favorite poems, “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” by Robert Frost on YouTube.com.
I enjoyed browsing through genius 5-year-olds, high school students craving extra credit and old aged Frost enthusiasts reciting this poem. Yet, I came across a more amusing style of portraying [...]
Archive for November, 2008
A New Way To Picture Poetry!
Posted in General Poetry Information, tagged Fall, Gold, Leaves, Robert Frost on November 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Virginia Pantoum
Posted in General Poetry Information on November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I know I promised a pantoum, so here it is! I took a stab at constructing my own, but my talented classmate, Jone, wrote a better one.
I will keep working on my pantoum, but for now, enjoy Jone Brunelle’s “Virginia Pantoum.”
Virginia Pantoum
He warned me not to fall in love
with your temperamental seasons
but your warmth poisons [...]
Pandora Radio
Posted in General Poetry Information on November 18, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Having trouble getting into the writing groove? I just found out about Pandora Radio from a friend and it is awesome! Best of all, it’s free!
http://www.pandora.com/
All you do is type in a song or artist of your choice and the website will create your own personalized music station. The music being played revolves around the [...]
Poetic Form
Posted in General Poetry Information on November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My advanced poetry class had a discussion the other day, regarding the importance of using poetic forms.
Forms such as the sestina, villanelle, sonnet, blank verse, pantoum, etc. involve stressing certain syllables, rhyming, repetition, and other strict guidelines.
Wait… I thought poetry was meant to be completely creative and free of rules and restrictions. Well, a lot of [...]
Stars
Posted in Meg Ebersole's Poetry on November 11, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I don’t know one person who doesn’t enjoy looking up at a clear night. The kind of night where you can spot millions of bright stars. None of them having to fight through clouds, fog, or pollution to be seen. It is beautiful!
I can’t help but think about how many people are wishing on those [...]
Poetry Website Review
Posted in Poetry Website Reviews on November 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Casa Poema – Famous Poems, New Poetry, Photos and Quotes
http://judithpordon.tripod.com/poetry/index.html
“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free,” a famous quote by Michelangelo, is one of the many quotes on creativity Judith Pordon has posted on her poetry website, “Casa Poema.”
Her website may not have fancy fonts, clear organization or [...]
Surviving Daily Stresses
Posted in Meg Ebersole's Poetry on November 3, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I hate lying awake in bed at night. I am so exhausted, yet I am thinking about my long day.
The heavy traffic on the way to campus, sitting in demanding classes, long lines at dining halls, doing homework, cleaning a dirty room, etc. It is so draining! Where does the day go?
It takes a long [...]
