Small Fish
by Amy LV
Students - When I want to write a poem, two things are most important:
1. Selecting an idea
2. Deciding how to shape the poem
Sometimes we might think that deciding how to write the poem is most important, and yes, I do spend lots of time crafting my poems.
But most important for me is choosing an idea. And the trickiest part about this for me is that sometimes, my brain is so full of things I am reading and watching and listening to that I do not leave space for my own ideas. Or if I do, I am so busy DOING that I am not THINKING. So choosing an idea is hard because my head is full of a cluttery mess.
Save some space in your life for thinking this week. Let yourself just think without watching a show at the same time, listening to music, playing a game. Just think. Let your thoughts fly around like kites in your brain. This counts as writing.
And it's important.
Sometimes, when the idea is right, the poem will find its own shape. Especially if you read lots of poems and your mind is familiar with the different kinds of containers (forms) that poems live in.
Happy thinking!
Bridget is hosting today's Poetry Friday roundup at wee words for wee ones with a poem about the letter 'J' and announcement about her new book. Please know that all are welcome each Friday as folks share poems, poem books, poetry ideas, and friendship.
xo,
Amy
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