Today my writing group held its monthly event(s), and I’m both happy and proud to say some fine new poems were penned during the fine poetry workshop held, presented by John Malone. John shared some of his poetry from his new book, Hope is the Helium, as well as other poems from both Big Blue Mouth, and his own blog: https://john3265.wordpress.com/
Attendees, after listening to the stories of John’s relevant poems, were encouraged to write their own poems, of the workshop theme of ‘Objects’. Commonplace objects became far from common, in the hands of the poets present, who gave twists and turns to items we may otherwise consider too ‘ordinary’ to be worthy of poetry.
I am happy with the poems I wrote on the day, and who knows, they might find their way into my next poetry collection! Library books, a red pencil sharpener, and many other items were looked at, and then items in the room where the event took place, and other areas were grist for our poetic mill.
Poetry can make the most basic thing far more than it might seem, when the poet switches on their mind, lets loose their imagination, and lets silliness and fun come along for the poetic ride!
And speaking of rides, John Malone has told me I should right a poem about the car pictured, my new car, and the vehicle that takes me for the ride when I head off to Gawler for my poetry things with others. Sally the Cerato is my freedom machine, and I definitely am keen to write an ode in her honour!
When you look at the ordinary things in your life, a book, a coffee cup, a light, there is no limit to where your thoughts about such objects might take you! Look around the room, pick an object, think about it, and what it means to you, and write! Twist meanings, get puns and humour happening, don’t be afraid, and Write!
Carolyn Cordon - Creative 