Blog #2 Poetry Reflection
The similarity between writing poetry and writing about poetry is the analysis. When writing poetry and writing about poetry, you must read and reread to understand the relationship between the words and the techniques used in the poetry. The difference, however, is understanding this relationship versus cultivating it. While writing about poetry, there is only a sense of spectatorship. While it can be exciting to see and recognize the techniques of a masterful poet, it is still something enjoyed from the sidelines. On the other hand, writing poetry forces you into the field and gives you a new appreciation for the art form. Like anything, there is only so much you can understand from observation alone. You must eventually begin doing it for yourself and learning how to apply the techniques. Through observation, I might understand how a punch is thrown, but until I try to throw one myself, I won't truly understand the mechanics, the application, the set-up. The more we write about ...