Someone once told me that poems aren't to be "understood" but "felt." And every person who reads a poem has their own interpretation. Sounds like a tall order. I like imagery, too, but only use it in prose. There is a poet on Quora, Nathalie Spaan, out of Amsterdam, who definitely writes poetry that cannot be Understood rationally (that I can tell) and yet, I find myself reading her stuff in fascination for the thoughts she juxtaposes that I would never think of--or dare to attempt.
Yes, poetry is very personal and it touches each of us in our own way. I hadn't heard of Nathalie, but I will look her up later on Quora. Admittedly, I get more from poetry I can understand, but that's just me. I'm afraid I'm not very highbrow. Poetry has to reach out and touch my soul.
Here poetry might not "do it" for you, but I would still be very interested in hearing what you think--critically, as a poet, yourself. It'll be kept private, right here.
Someone once told me that poems aren't to be "understood" but "felt." And every person who reads a poem has their own interpretation. Sounds like a tall order. I like imagery, too, but only use it in prose. There is a poet on Quora, Nathalie Spaan, out of Amsterdam, who definitely writes poetry that cannot be Understood rationally (that I can tell) and yet, I find myself reading her stuff in fascination for the thoughts she juxtaposes that I would never think of--or dare to attempt.
Yes, poetry is very personal and it touches each of us in our own way. I hadn't heard of Nathalie, but I will look her up later on Quora. Admittedly, I get more from poetry I can understand, but that's just me. I'm afraid I'm not very highbrow. Poetry has to reach out and touch my soul.
Here poetry might not "do it" for you, but I would still be very interested in hearing what you think--critically, as a poet, yourself. It'll be kept private, right here.
Okie-Dokie