I've noticed something. I haven't written much poetry in many months, but since the challenge started I've written a poem almost everyday. I think this is interesting. I think when the chance to write opens itself up, poetry is my go to. I find this interesting because most of my writing these days is education related, writing related, article related, not poetry related. But, poetry is my love. It is what I breathe whether I write it or not. It is me. I love that this side of me has a place to go. That I can find something each day to write a slice of poetry. It makes me so happy, calms me a bit, makes me feel complete in my imperfection.
I'm reading Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson right now and pg. 20 keep lingering in my mind. I can't stop thinking about it,
"Somewhere in my brain
each laugh, tear and lullaby
becomes a memory."
I feel this poem. I feel this verse. It is the core of me and has been for a long time. And here it is, on these pages, resonating in my mind and heart.
Wow - This is a powerful post. Your quote is magnificent, and helps me understand why we humans often are driven to write.
ReplyDeleteWow - This is a powerful post. Your quote is magnificent, and helps me understand why we humans often are driven to write.
ReplyDeleteI turn to poetry often, too. I was looking back in past notebooks trying to find ideas for sol and found lots of poetry. Loved Brown Girl Dreaming!
ReplyDeleteI need to reread that book and let the words seep into my being as I write this month. Perhaps some of her magic will rub off on me.
ReplyDeleteI love anything by Jacqueline Woodson. When I read the quote it made me realize why the children I have with such bad home lives are so damaged.
ReplyDeletePoetry is not my go-to, but whenever I have my writer's notebook out in front of me, it seems to spring off my pen. Thanks for the inspiration from Jacqueline Woodson!
ReplyDeletePoetry is not my go-to, but whenever I have my writer's notebook out in front of me, it seems to spring off my pen. Thanks for the inspiration from Jacqueline Woodson!
ReplyDeleteLovely post, Betsy. I'm also loving Brown Girl Dreaming!
ReplyDeleteI would never have said poetry was my go to but I've been noticing how often it is becoming my go to. Maybe you are rubbing off in me. ;)
ReplyDeleteHa! I love it!
DeleteWhen I can get to the place in me that is poetry, I find the self I like best. It's just hard to get there sometimes. Thank you for inspiring the poet-voice.
ReplyDeleteWhen I can get to the place in me that is poetry, I find the self I like best. It's just hard to get there sometimes. Thank you for inspiring the poet-voice.
ReplyDelete"I feel this poem." What a powerful line, coming from you. I felt Brown Girl Dreaming, too. So many parts of it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm part of the community that is your go-to for poetry. I love reading your poems.
To discover the power of poetry running like a thread through your life is a wonderful discovery. The world needs its poets to each play a part. So, let the words ring out. Let the poet inside you sing Betsy..Go trap some rainbows in a jar....
ReplyDeleteTo discover the power of poetry running like a thread through your life is a wonderful discovery. The world needs its poets to each play a part. So, let the words ring out. Let the poet inside you sing Betsy..Go trap some rainbows in a jar....
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