The mind wraps itself around a poem. It is almost sensual, particularly if you work on a computer. You can turn the poem round and about and upside down, dancing with it a kind of bolero of two snakes twisting and coiling, until the poem has found its right and proper shape.
Photo by Thomas Hawk.
Interesting quote -- wonder how many poets are quick to embrace technology when it comes to creative work?
ReplyDeleteYup, like a snake...sometimes you don't recognize it's there until the durn think slinks up to bite you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good one. Thanks for sharing the quote.
Jama, I remember when I started out I always wrote on little 3 x 5 cards, mostly with a pencil. But, as soon as I found I could move things about easily on a computer, I was there!
ReplyDeleteJoy, I hope it's a love bite! I like the quote a lot, too!
Oooh, love it! And where did you find that photo? It's so perfect. Did you read Irene's "creepy" poem this week? You two both have that slithery vibe going on.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I got the photo from flickr. In advanced search I used "dancing snakes" as a search term and set it to find only Creative Commons-licensed content. It is amazing what is available!
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, I did read Irene's poem--it's that time of year, isn't it?