Hi Maggie,
Sorry
to be getting back to you so now. Hopefully it is not too late! Answers
to The Window to the World on Life of a Poet are below.
Thanks!
Marit
The Window to The World on Life of A Poet Questions:
Can you tell us about yourself?
I'm a twenty-something writer who loves reading, birds, polaroid photography, and resilience.
Which country do you live in now? What’s your profession? be general, no need to specify your location...
I live in the United States, and I teach Secondary Language Arts.
We’re
happy that you have been part of Poets Rally as a participant, what has
driven you to where you are in this particular community?
For me, being part of a poetry community is essential. I relish the
opportunity to read other poet's work. I also appreciate the feedback and critique on my own work.
How long have you been blogging? Do you think being part of a poetry community contributes to your creative writing?
I've
been blogging since 2008. Being part of a poetry community contributes
to my creative writing because it provides me with camaraderie and a
sense of solidarity. It's a great way to connect with other poets.
Why poetry? Do you write fiction too?
I
started out writing strictly fiction. Actually, I used to hate poetry. I
was lucky enough to have a teacher in High School who told me the
problem was I hadn't been reading the right poems. He was right.
Please share 3 to 5 blog links you enjoy reading most, give 1 or 2 sentences to tell why you love their creative
process.
How do you know when a poem is done? your own experiences need to be shared here...
I
often come back to poems I wrote years ago to make changes. I've only
written a handful or so of poems that I consider to be really, truly
"done." I post poems when I feel like I've adequately expressed what I
want to express in the moment, but that can change over time as I gain
perspective. Constructive feedback can also make me rethink a poem I
thought was done.
How
do you decide when a poem is "good"? Do you redo your own poems after
they’re posted? it could be poem someone else written...
I
judge poems written by others to be good when they leave me somewhere
different than where I began when I started reading the poem. This could
be because it made me think, put me in a different place emotionally,
or any number of reasons.
Do you think music and poetry are related? Why?
I
think music and poetry are definitely related! Ezra Pound said it best:
"Music begins to atrophy when it departs too far from the dance...
poetry begins to atrophy
when it gets too far from music."
What issues are closed to your heart? Women’s rights, child abuses, etc.…name one…
All human rights issues.
What’s your other hobbies besides writing? Do you have pets? Give us a picture if you own a pet.
I
am learning to cook, and I coach middle school track. I have three
lovely finches -- I've attached a photo of one of them, a society finch
named Orestes.
Please list your blog links below, share 1 or 2 poems that represents best of your poetry talent…
Thanks in advance.
