To write appealing poetry poets should observe the world around themselves. For a beginning writer emphasis is often given to come up with an amazing topic and to write about the deepest thoughts and feelings of the writer. But what we find is that writing about simple life--our connection and understanding of these simple objects or events, holds more power than pedantic political diatribes or word games.
That is not to say that a poet should forget about structure, subtle use of poetic technique and just downright skill at communicating through objects, images, and comparisons those things that are essential for human life.
Today, after writing your drafts (or during, if you need a break), please read about Robert Frost. Read several of his poems (at least 10, but feel free please to read all of them or nearly all). Read them with a partner, if you need to--just read them.
At first glance you will notice Robert Frost has a love affair with nature. Most of his poems include nature. It is the primary theme of poetry and is found absolutely everywhere. What you want to know about nature is that humans interact with the natural world every single day of their lives. Sometimes this connection to nature seems forced, strained or distant. Other times the connection is close, intimate, and meaningful. Humans compare and contrast themselves to nature. When a poet writes about a path in the wood that branches off, we recall the difficult choices we have to make in our own life's path. The natural metaphor simply helps us understand and approach the conflicts in our own life. As you read, try to figure out what Frost is telling us about our HUMAN SELVES.
Read at least these six poems (then choose at least four more):
The class missed the deadline for Elaine Terranova. Please note that these assignments are required and take the place of a quiz grade.
That is not to say that a poet should forget about structure, subtle use of poetic technique and just downright skill at communicating through objects, images, and comparisons those things that are essential for human life.
Today, after writing your drafts (or during, if you need a break), please read about Robert Frost. Read several of his poems (at least 10, but feel free please to read all of them or nearly all). Read them with a partner, if you need to--just read them.
At first glance you will notice Robert Frost has a love affair with nature. Most of his poems include nature. It is the primary theme of poetry and is found absolutely everywhere. What you want to know about nature is that humans interact with the natural world every single day of their lives. Sometimes this connection to nature seems forced, strained or distant. Other times the connection is close, intimate, and meaningful. Humans compare and contrast themselves to nature. When a poet writes about a path in the wood that branches off, we recall the difficult choices we have to make in our own life's path. The natural metaphor simply helps us understand and approach the conflicts in our own life. As you read, try to figure out what Frost is telling us about our HUMAN SELVES.
Read at least these six poems (then choose at least four more):
- An Old Man's Winter Night
- Fire and Ice
- The Mending Wall
- The Road Not Taken
- Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
- After Apple Picking
The class missed the deadline for Elaine Terranova. Please note that these assignments are required and take the place of a quiz grade.
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