Hey there, fellow word-lovers! Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. Staring at a blank page, waiting for that golden, perfect idea to float down from the heavens. We think of writing—especially poetry—as this quiet, intensely cerebral activity. We sit still, we think hard, and we wait for the muse to show up.
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There is something about writing an ode that makes me feel silly. I suppose it’s because the dramatic flair of the form forces this introvert to go all “theatrical.” It pushes me far from my comfort zone. With that said, today, I’m sharing a bit more about this ancient poetry form as well as an ode I wrote this week.
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Remember the “old days” when you wanted to enjoy poetry? You’d find it in a book. These days, we often turn to the screen for our pop of poetry. This got me thinking that poetry in modern times is like a parade. Poems of every subject and tone march across the screen for all to see. And we, as readers, writers, and lovers of poetry, can join in the parade whenever we want (no shoes required). Of course, for me, random thoughts like this often turn into a poem. Cotton candy, anyone?
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Remember the “old days” when you wanted to enjoy poetry? You’d find it in a book. These days, we often turn to the screen for our pop of poetry. This got me thinking that poetry in modern times is like a parade. Poems of every subject and tone march across the screen for all to see. And we, as readers, writers, and lovers of poetry, can join in the parade whenever we want (no shoes required). Of course, for me, random thoughts like this often turn into a poem. Cotton candy, anyone?
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