Poetry is hard of late. Yesterday was spent conjuring up lines and stanzas for one poem that I've been working on for what seems like an age, only to think fuck it, it's not meant to be. I've written 10 lines of poetry so far; I've got 70 to go. All to be finished by August … Continue reading You’re invited to my pity party
Category: Part 4
Trying to ignore my inner monologue
Starting a new assignment excites me. I read the course work material, make notes, think about what I'd like to write, take my pen and then...nothing. Not even a spark. Reading poetry helps. The recommendations from my tutor have opened my eyes to some extraordinary contemporary poets. My current favourite is Fiona Benson. For me, … Continue reading Trying to ignore my inner monologue
Reflections on Assignment 4
Oh dear...I'm deeply mortified about Assignment 4. I knew when I sent it off that it wasn't good and boy was I right! I should've given myself more time instead of leaving it until the last minute...literally. It's really important to do the exercises and take my notebook everywhere. When I look back at my … Continue reading Reflections on Assignment 4
Writefully So... 