Today i wanted to talk a little bit about both a poem in the poetry packet and a couple excerpts in writing down the bones. The poem i want to talk about in the poetry packet is the one from Susan Howe called "Singularities". At first, before we talked about it in class i was intimidated by this poem because of its style and format. However, after we talked about it in class and i read more into it, i really liked the way she connected the words in her poem to the war that she was describing and painting a picture for. The chaotic way she designed the words on the page described how chaotic and hectic war really is.
Next, i would like to talk about a exerpt from Goldberg's book that was interesting to me. The "writing as a practice" part was cool because the author was explaining how writers should not say "I'm going to write a timeless poem today" rather just go into writing without any preconcived notions. Getting your thoughts on paper without any preconceptions can be effective for any writer weather it be a poem, novel, or short story.
Lastly, I would like to hit on another excerpt called "artistic stability" which I liked. Goldberg explained how she has piles of notebooks that are filled with intimate thoughts and feelings that a freind read. Goldberg was relieved because the freind read the notebooks and got a feeling for who she really is. This is important to me because i think every person is at their best when they are themselves. writing about your true inner thoughts and feeling can be the most productive and effective writing.
Jeff Loos
creative writing
9/30/10
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