Nadia, what an inspiring and generous post. I loved (loved!) reading about your process before reading the final product (which is just stunning, btw). Really, fascinating. This is stuff I never think about, but it's wonderful to. I wasn't familiar with the concept of found poems, but sometimes when David & I are in the city we'll deliberately catch bits of conversation of people walking by, and then piece together lines we'e overheard into a song (which is often nonsense, but occasionally it's really interesting how things that should be disjointed actually relate!) and I suppose that's a found poem!
Thank you for such a lovely comment, dear Chloe. You and David absolutely created a found experiment. There's so much freedom with that form, even with the limitations. You can even include other mediums such as collages and art with the words you find and keep. Hehe...the Baba Yaga story may take a while to write. I'm a slow poke at everything. EVERYTHING. lol
Fantastic, I'm really inspired by the idea of incasing other mediums, too. Thank you! And there ain't nothing wrong with being a slow poke, my love. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast xo
Oh yes, it's a fun experiment to mix two different mediums together! "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" - wisest words ever. It may be why the turtle won the race at the end.
Nadia, I need to spend some much deserved time with this. The idea, the prayer really, moves me to no end. But before I dive in, I have to share this podcast episode I heard a few weeks ago. The poet David Keplinger discusses a new book of poetry, a meditation on these 50,000 year old Siberian animals, discovered only recently as ice melts. He juxtaposes his meditations on each animal with his own frozen and thawing interpersonal dynamics. I think you’ll find much to savor. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-form/id1453909552?i=1000628700291
I've read your poem aloud a couple of times now and I just LOVE it. It's been a while since I've attempted to write poetry, but as I was reading your guide, I think a few ideas may have been planted. Really cool stuff here, Nadia.
I was going to comment on the need to tap into that poetic vein when I was distracted by the button on top saying “Subscribe” I thought... I am, am I not? Good heavens... it still says “Susbcribe” a horrific thought, so I clicked, it brings me to your “Recommend” screen, asks me then if I want to recommend... but I already am! What’s going on? 😅
Roflmao. I was also confused by that today with another sub. By the way, it's interesting how we both wrote about triptychs today. I love triptychs in storytelling and art!
Triptychs rule! Everything is connected. And yes, I am subscribed. For a sec I thought “She removed me??? It can’t be!” Otherwise... Knock Knock.. ah but you know.
Thank you so much, Kathleen! More often not I have written poems out of impulse, but lately structure has been tremendously helpful. I hope it is for others!
Really interesting to read your process on this, Nadia. The third stanza of your lovely poem reminds me of the scene in "American Gods" on the slave ship with the African trickster god Anansi, so sad. 💙
Love this Nadia. I love reading about process, and even more so now in poetry that I am slowly beginning to think about more.
The final poem was amazing, especially the third section (is there a term for that). The weaving in of Death Stranding was perfect! It's also haunting and sad because of the truth that runs through it.
#2 gets my vote. Dark, mysterious ... you know I'd pick that one :P
Thank you so much, Nathan. The way you write prose is tremendously poetic. You'd make a fantastic poet. But you already are. I'm so glad you like the poem. It was difficult to write, but I also like the end result. Not so much the nonsense that came before, which I'm too embarrassed to show. Yay. I was hoping you'd choose that. But now I'm disappointed no one wants to read the other Baba Yaga story XD.
Nadia, this was so inspiring! I’ve only recently started writing poetry again and I’m excited to try your suggestions!
I'm so excited to hear that. Please share your poetry!
Have you read The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert?
You may enjoy (can a book like this be enjoyed?) it!
I have not! But the one you recommended to me before I absolutely loved. So therefore I will most likely love this one too!
Nadia, what an inspiring and generous post. I loved (loved!) reading about your process before reading the final product (which is just stunning, btw). Really, fascinating. This is stuff I never think about, but it's wonderful to. I wasn't familiar with the concept of found poems, but sometimes when David & I are in the city we'll deliberately catch bits of conversation of people walking by, and then piece together lines we'e overheard into a song (which is often nonsense, but occasionally it's really interesting how things that should be disjointed actually relate!) and I suppose that's a found poem!
I'm also very excited for your Baba Yaga story...
Thank you for such a lovely comment, dear Chloe. You and David absolutely created a found experiment. There's so much freedom with that form, even with the limitations. You can even include other mediums such as collages and art with the words you find and keep. Hehe...the Baba Yaga story may take a while to write. I'm a slow poke at everything. EVERYTHING. lol
Fantastic, I'm really inspired by the idea of incasing other mediums, too. Thank you! And there ain't nothing wrong with being a slow poke, my love. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast xo
Oh yes, it's a fun experiment to mix two different mediums together! "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" - wisest words ever. It may be why the turtle won the race at the end.
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Nadia, I need to spend some much deserved time with this. The idea, the prayer really, moves me to no end. But before I dive in, I have to share this podcast episode I heard a few weeks ago. The poet David Keplinger discusses a new book of poetry, a meditation on these 50,000 year old Siberian animals, discovered only recently as ice melts. He juxtaposes his meditations on each animal with his own frozen and thawing interpersonal dynamics. I think you’ll find much to savor. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-form/id1453909552?i=1000628700291
Oh my goodness, thank you for the recommendation. I'll be lapping that up shortly! So fascinating!
I've read your poem aloud a couple of times now and I just LOVE it. It's been a while since I've attempted to write poetry, but as I was reading your guide, I think a few ideas may have been planted. Really cool stuff here, Nadia.
Aww, thank you, Garrett! I would so love to read your poetry if you'll ever write again!
I am the only one voting for Scenario 1? :) So be it!
Wonderful breakdown on how you approached the poem exercise!
Alexander, you're the only friend who gets me :'(. Hope this breakdown helps you in your future poeting endeavors, Poeterson!
I was going to comment on the need to tap into that poetic vein when I was distracted by the button on top saying “Subscribe” I thought... I am, am I not? Good heavens... it still says “Susbcribe” a horrific thought, so I clicked, it brings me to your “Recommend” screen, asks me then if I want to recommend... but I already am! What’s going on? 😅
Roflmao. I was also confused by that today with another sub. By the way, it's interesting how we both wrote about triptychs today. I love triptychs in storytelling and art!
Triptychs rule! Everything is connected. And yes, I am subscribed. For a sec I thought “She removed me??? It can’t be!” Otherwise... Knock Knock.. ah but you know.
LOL. I would never do that. It's a glitch.
Like, in the Matrix! 😅
This was very intriguing. I hope you do continue this endangered species series of poems I would definitely read them all.
Thank you so much, Serena! That is so kind of you to say.
What a beautiful structure and such an intriguing way of approaching poetry. I can see how your inspiration comes from many places.
Thank you so much, Kathleen! More often not I have written poems out of impulse, but lately structure has been tremendously helpful. I hope it is for others!
This is fantastic 🙌
I am so glad! 🌞
Really interesting to read your process on this, Nadia. The third stanza of your lovely poem reminds me of the scene in "American Gods" on the slave ship with the African trickster god Anansi, so sad. 💙
Wow. I have to see that. Thank you so much, dear Troy! ❤️
Love this Nadia. I love reading about process, and even more so now in poetry that I am slowly beginning to think about more.
The final poem was amazing, especially the third section (is there a term for that). The weaving in of Death Stranding was perfect! It's also haunting and sad because of the truth that runs through it.
#2 gets my vote. Dark, mysterious ... you know I'd pick that one :P
Thank you so much, Nathan. The way you write prose is tremendously poetic. You'd make a fantastic poet. But you already are. I'm so glad you like the poem. It was difficult to write, but I also like the end result. Not so much the nonsense that came before, which I'm too embarrassed to show. Yay. I was hoping you'd choose that. But now I'm disappointed no one wants to read the other Baba Yaga story XD.
Aw, thank you my friend, that's super lovely.
Sometimes the most difficult words end up being the best. :)
Well, you could write both stories!!
It is true 150%. I know, no one will stop me...except me! XD
Once the first story is out, I'll make sure you remind you there's a second waiting ;)
Hahaha. Appreciate you!
Such a beautiful & sad poem about the whale. As a lover of both endangered animals and fairy tales, I can't wait to see more of both of these!
Thank you so much, Wendy! I love animals and fairy tales too.
This is so so great, beautiful and wise as always 💕💕💕
Thank you so much, dearie! :-*
You’re so welcome sweetheart x