Poetry: Drawing Attention To Something That Is Real
Most people are so busy living their lives that they do not pay attention to what is around them. Poets are constantly beckoning and...
The Complexity of Language
Language should be simple. Einstein simply said that everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. We take language...
Poetry: Creating an Intense Emotional Experience
No formula can cover all different motivations of writing poetry. But most poets are trying to do one or both of the following: Creating...
What Is Poetry and Why Do People Write It?
Poetry is the practice of creating artworks using language. Sculptors use marble, steel, cardboard, or whatever material they choose....
Language Can Lead Us Down The Garden Path
I am often tickled by the jokes built mainly of language – probably I am the type who is easily entertained – but that is about language...
