I am not a machine. I cannot produce perfectly timed, perfectly rhymed poetry at the drop of a hat. Each piece will not come out with the same quality, the same ferocity. Each piece these days is nothing but perfunctory. I am a machine. I cannot produce beautifully allegorical, beautifully metaphorical poetry at the drop … Continue reading Puzzle
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The Found Poem
I doubt you'd believe me if I told you the truth, Doubt you thought I knew a secret, but oh boy I do: This isn't a joke, and I swear it's not a ruse But something magical happens between 12 and 2. It's those small hours when something big happens, Not during the day, but … Continue reading The Found Poem
Trying to Think Creatively
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou I have hit a creative block. It's not particularly uncommon for me. These posts aren't too affected by it, because while I do put in a bit of effort into them, for the most part they consist of fairly … Continue reading Trying to Think Creatively