 One of the best things about being a poet is that every poem gives you a chance to get things right. If you don't like what you did in the last poem, or the last 20 poems, this poem is your chance to get everything in place. Whatever mistakes you may have made in the past are only pointers to use to get better. There's just basically something inherently hopeful in writing a poem. Even if the poem itself is a poem of grim and unrelenting doom. The very fact that you're writing a poem means you still believe in a few basic things such as human communication, artistic expression, and the capacity of language to conform to your emotions and thoughts. So when you face a blank screen or blank piece of paper or simply sitting alone with your creative thoughts, consider every moment and Act of Hope. Every poem you write ( up to a point) helps you write the next poem better. But what happens when that's no longer the case? Is it possible to reach your Peak as a poet? If you do, will you know? Can anybody tell you? You probably will reach a peak as a poet, but you probably won't know when it happens, and neither will anyone else. If you happen to write a very popular poem, or a very popular book of poems you may still write better poems even if they don't gain as much instant popularity. So I guess I'm trying to tell you to look at every poem you write (or try to write) with the belief that you're still getting better. Don't let doubt or fear stop you; don't let the past or social media stop you. the worst thing you can do as a poet is to stop growing. As long as you're writing your growing so just keep writing! If you'd like a bit of secret friendly help for your poems contact me through the Poem Polisher button below, or email me at [email protected] Categories All
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