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Writing Poems, From Ordinary and Beyond!

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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.

Possible poem subject?

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!

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Wife, mother, Poet, Writer, Art Installationist, Stand Up Comedian, Dog Enthusiast. Spending most of my time being creative in a variety of sometimes quirky ways! I have suffered in my life, I have had wonderful things occur in my life. Concentrating on the wonderful things makes it easier for me to live a great life.

12 thoughts on “Writing Poems, From Ordinary and Beyond!”

    1. I’ve just finished writing a poem for Sally Cerato John. And here it is:

      Dear Sally

      Sally Cerato, this connection we have

      Going our way, together, stylish, satisfied.

      Clean, confident, affordable, and fun

      Sipping away, economically, at her fuel,

      she’s the friend I have, to transport me

      to the fun happening, with my human friends. 

      Sally, you brighten my life, as I

      commit to helping your Chilli Red panels

      shine on, ever brighter! Thank you Sally,

      you are my fantastic petrol pal! 

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  3. Yes! I myself am fascinated by “things.” I certainly could never be a minimalist as I love to be surrounded by items with soul and stories to tell. I love thrifting and antiquing. Just tonight I purchased what is perhaps my new favorite thing, an antique beveled mirror with thick, intricately carved molding. The seller said it is easily over 100 years old. It’s absolutely a thing of beauty and I’m entranced by it and the stories it has to reveal to me…the houses it has hung in, the faces that have peered into it and the lives they lead. I will most definitely be writing a poem about it.

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