Thank you Giles. To be fair, when I was a teenager I wrote hundreds (this is one of them, in fact), so I eventually got the hang of enjambment and all that exciting stuff!
I was writing songs at 13. In 10th grade a teacher steered me into poetry. I got serious about it at age 28 (I’m a ripe 54 now). At found I it to be great catharsis. Now I also love it as an artistic outlet, similar to songwriting.
The rhythm does exactly what the poem asks of the hands: it strikes, repeats, and circles back. “Leatherbound, / And soaked in rum” gives the drum a rough, almost ritual presence in just a few words.
Delightful.
That's very kind of you
Giving me good flashbacks about Ren Faire.
Aw I'm glad!! I've never been to one yet
Really like the rhythm and cadence in this one! Would love to see it extended into a drinking/rowing song 🤔
Oh that’s so fun! It definitely has that feel!
Yes, I do enjoy it! I think you definitely are a poet too. The structure, rhythm, and content is all there man.
Thank you Giles. To be fair, when I was a teenager I wrote hundreds (this is one of them, in fact), so I eventually got the hang of enjambment and all that exciting stuff!
Def can tell!
I really appreciate that! It's quite fun being able to trace the journey from amateur to passable!
When did you first start writing poems?
I was writing songs at 13. In 10th grade a teacher steered me into poetry. I got serious about it at age 28 (I’m a ripe 54 now). At found I it to be great catharsis. Now I also love it as an artistic outlet, similar to songwriting.
That's sick!! I've never been musically inclined. I can completely see you songwriting.
It makes a lot of sense to me you've been writing for decades - your poetic voice is really unique. I felt that catharsis comment personally, too.
Thanks for answering all my nosy questions!
From a stale 23 year old :)
I love the questions. Anytime! And I’ve been thinking about the structure of a collab. I’ll get back with you on some ideas for sure.
Do you think you’ll post more poetry? You def should.
The rhythm does exactly what the poem asks of the hands: it strikes, repeats, and circles back. “Leatherbound, / And soaked in rum” gives the drum a rough, almost ritual presence in just a few words.
What a cool comment. Thanks very much!! Rough, almost ritual should be how I introduce myself 😂