As with most poets trying to write a poem—in any style— the difficult part is getting started. In the complex swirl of life there might seem to be too many options, or not enough, and so a young poet may look like a confused archer in a chaotic battlefield. What a good poet realizes is that you can only shoot an arrow so far–and any attempt to shoot for something beyond his or her range is a recipe for failure.
But don’t worry; deep meaning is closer than you think.
Meaning can be found in the most common of situations: sitting around a table, laying in a field, or listening to a song. A poem does not have to be an epic battle. It is simply a way of seeing that our experiences of life can—and maybe should all be—meaningful. The reaching for a gallon of milk in the fridge can be a metaphor for love and care; the ringing of a phone can mean you are connected, or a simple wink of an eye can signify a mutual understanding. A poem is a package that is opened by the reader and appreciated with the same immediacy, even if the full use of the gift comes later—which it should if it is a good poem.
Start writing about something close at hand. You may well hot the target in the sweet spot.
Thanks Fitz. I really do like the idea of making something simple seem so important.
I’ve noticed that I have a lot of trouble with getting started.
Great Writing Fitz really liked it!
As always, thanks for the advice Fitz!
Great advice, thanks!
I love the advice. Thanks.
Ok, thanks Fitz.
Thanks for the advice!
Love the advice. Thanks.
Thanks, Fitz. Is this the weekend homework?
Thanks for the advice
Thanks Fitz- I’ll try this the next time I write a poem
Thanks Fitz!
Yes. Shoot arrows:)
I never thought of it that way… Interesting.
Buetiful
Wow. This really helped my perspective on poetry. Thanks for the advice!