Being an ambivalent poet means I suffer from stopandstartitis. I was gung ho about starting a writing challenge in October. Ive done three poems in five days, which is not bad, though I had wanted to catch up tonight. I just dont feel like it right now. Part of the problem is that Im not really enjoying the book of poems I chose to use as a springboard each day. Universal Monsters was recommended to me, and I was fascinated by the concept: monster and horror-themed poems that harken back to our everyday lives. And although Ive gotten three okay pieces from what Ive read so far, I have no feeling of anticipation to get to Dietrichs *next* poem. Halloween has turned out not to be a good time for me emotionally. Im enjoying the season, truly, but theres a messy undertow of *GAAHHH!!!* thats messing me up in terms of my creativity. Unlike many tortured artists whose output is maximized when theyre in pain, I dont work that way. I keep a clear head about me when Im writing; anger and other negative* emotions interfere with my work, truly. So, not sure where to go from here. I know pressuring myself to continue the challenge does NOT help. I hadnt decided to put it aside. Ill just have to see where it goes. *Im well aware there arent really negative or positive emotions. Emotions just... are...
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 23:52:58 +0000
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