Poetic Licence

My poeting continues. I've managed to keep up with the NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) ambition, although the quality remains variable. I'm going through a relatively prolific phase (although that's starting from a low base).

I'm taking an on-line poetry course which is stretching me: I like the structure of the exercises, and the feedback I'm getting is constructive and thoughtful. I wasn't sure how well an on-line forum would work, but I'm impressed with its effectiveness, and the feel already of becoming a group.

Writing a poem is quite meditative, the same zone as playing an instrument, where doing one thing with complete focus prevents any other thoughts from straying in. It makes my head feel that it's a completely still, clear pool of water.

Calm clarity is good. I can't go back to the mud and turmoil. You know what I'm saying.