Does anyone else think of something to write just as they are falling asleep? Last night, I was lying in bed, trying to fall asleep when I began composing a poem in my head. This is not the first time I have done this and I know that if I do not finish it then I won't be able to sleep.
Of course, the light was out and my roommate gets...annoyed...when I disrupt her sleep so I didn't get up to locate a notebook and a light so I could write the poem down. Now, I have no clue what the poem was about or what is said. I vaguely recall partial similes that I used but I can't reword them. I do know that I was very pleased with whatever the final product was... UGH.
So that is my little ranting question for the week...
On another note, I agree with Erika. It is great to be reading and writing poetry again (although I admit to being rather uninspired while writing the first poem). I found shorter of the two poems more challenging than the longer. Getting a provoking image out of only a few lines is difficult, especially when you keep changing your mind about what you want to write.
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I have had similar experiences. I find that I am the most relaxed in the evening, and my "reality" barriers are no longer formidable. Without the responsibility of maintaining focus, my mind wanders, and inevitably, drags something back that has some value.I have learned not to ignore these discoveries, for they are relatively transitory. Nothing sticks when I awake, and I am usually upset that I let such a moment slip by without any documentation. The mind performs wonders, but must be captured before it flees into oblivion.
ReplyDeleteNow, if inspiration decides to strike during the later hours, I rush to my desk and write down whatever is streaming through my consciousness. If it is dark, I ignore the fact, and write the best I can without light. It is amusing to observe what I scribbled that night.
I also find it a challenge to write poetry for assignments. However, this pressure will force me to be more prolific and conscious of my development. On my own time, I procrastinate, and I do not write as often as I wish. This class is my impetus to write.
I am very impressed with your ability to write in the dark. I have enough trouble focusing on writing something without benefit of my glasses...I don't know if I could handle not seeing anything I write.
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