Comments on: red ravine: what’s in front of you? http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/ Mon, 03 May 2010 01:01:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: get your poem on #42 at Read Write Poem http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2373 get your poem on #42 at Read Write Poem Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:52:45 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2373 [...] free write exercise, in collaboration with red [...] [...] free write exercise, in collaboration with red [...]

]]> By: A~Lotus http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2372 A~Lotus Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:55:22 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2372 http://alotus-poetry.livejournal.com/17495.html I did half-and-half with this piece, that is half-raw and half-polished it into a poem. I tend to write better stories that way, although with this piece, I'm not sure if I made any sense towards the end. I did my best with this prompt!! It IS much more difficult than free-writing, that's for sure!! I think I need to start on meditation again since I've been out of practice!! http://alotus-poetry.livejournal.com/17495.html

I did half-and-half with this piece, that is half-raw and half-polished it into a poem. I tend to write better stories that way, although with this piece, I’m not sure if I made any sense towards the end.

I did my best with this prompt!! It IS much more difficult than free-writing, that’s for sure!! I think I need to start on meditation again since I’ve been out of practice!!

]]> By: Saying goodbye, for now « maría cristina poesía http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2371 Saying goodbye, for now « maría cristina poesía Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:07:29 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2371 [...] This passage is an unedited free-write based on a prompt from red Ravine, which you can find at readwritepoem. The process of writing ybonsey and Quoinmonkey practice is a dive-deep kind of writing, based on [...] [...] This passage is an unedited free-write based on a prompt from red Ravine, which you can find at readwritepoem. The process of writing ybonsey and Quoinmonkey practice is a dive-deep kind of writing, based on [...]

]]> By: ...deb http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2367 ...deb Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:24:08 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2367 It's so nice to see everyone here. New and not-so-new folks both. ybonesy & QuoinMonkey: A big "You're most welcome and we're glad you're here!" I do want to give a shout out to Carolee who acted as the yenta in this get-together. (She is such a party girl.) I can hardly wait to dig into this exercise. I just picked up <em>Writing Down the Bones</em> last winter and while inspired, got caught up in lots of other things, and need the gentle nudge to try it first hand. It’s so nice to see everyone here. New and not-so-new folks both.

ybonesy & QuoinMonkey: A big “You’re most welcome and we’re glad you’re here!” I do want to give a shout out to Carolee who acted as the yenta in this get-together. (She is such a party girl.)

I can hardly wait to dig into this exercise. I just picked up Writing Down the Bones last winter and while inspired, got caught up in lots of other things, and need the gentle nudge to try it first hand.

]]> By: Trinath http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2368 Trinath Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:26:31 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2368 Hi I tried it out. You can find the poem at http://musingsbytrinath.blogspot.com/2008/08/whats-in-front-of-me.html Hi
I tried it out. You can find the poem at
http://musingsbytrinath.blogspot.com/2008/08/whats-in-front-of-me.html

]]> By: Kristin http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2370 Kristin Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:09:55 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2370 Hi! This is my first encounter with your site, and my first effort at one of these challenges: <a href="http://scintillator.wordpress.com/2008/08/16/whats-in-front-of-me/" rel="nofollow">http://scintillator.wordpress.com/2008/08/16/whats-in-front-of-me/</a> Hi! This is my first encounter with your site, and my first effort at one of these challenges:

http://scintillator.wordpress.com/2008/08/16/whats-in-front-of-me/

]]> By: Heather http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2369 Heather Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:13:56 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2369 alright...I tried... ;) http://anuvuestudio.wordpress.com/2008/08/16/whats-in-front-of-me/ alright…I tried… ;)

http://anuvuestudio.wordpress.com/2008/08/16/whats-in-front-of-me/

]]> By: Noah http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2366 Noah Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:07:45 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2366 I loved that book. Perhaps, I'm not a real poet, but I don't follow those rules. And, I don't plan on starting. I think someone should write how they want. I loved that book. Perhaps, I’m not a real poet, but I don’t follow those rules. And, I don’t plan on starting. I think someone should write how they want.

]]> By: A~Lotus http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2365 A~Lotus Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:45:58 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2365 ybonesy, yes!! You put it exactly--it slows down the mind, whereas for free writing, it quickens the mind so the thoughts are really jumbled, or at least that's how I see it as. I mean, people won't call it "free writing" without a reason. Just seeing the word "free" emphasizes that type of hurried thoughts with fast hand movements across a page. It'll be interesting to see how other folks compare and contrast free writing and Writing Practice, as you call it... Is there another name for Writing Practice? ybonesy, yes!! You put it exactly–it slows down the mind, whereas for free writing, it quickens the mind so the thoughts are really jumbled, or at least that’s how I see it as. I mean, people won’t call it “free writing” without a reason. Just seeing the word “free” emphasizes that type of hurried thoughts with fast hand movements across a page.

It’ll be interesting to see how other folks compare and contrast free writing and Writing Practice, as you call it… Is there another name for Writing Practice?

]]> By: ybonesy http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2364 ybonesy Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:15:29 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2364 A~Lotus, what you're saying does make sense. I don't actually know that much about "free writing" and whether it is a super-fast process (but I believe you when you say it is), yet I do know that Writing Practice slows down my mind even as my hand is moving fast across the page. A~Lotus, what you’re saying does make sense. I don’t actually know that much about “free writing” and whether it is a super-fast process (but I believe you when you say it is), yet I do know that Writing Practice slows down my mind even as my hand is moving fast across the page.

]]> By: A~Lotus http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2363 A~Lotus Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:43:50 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2363 Like ybonesy said, this is a lot like free writing, except that I think if you get more practice writing like this every day, I'm sure the scream of unconsciousness will circle around a theme--and become more centered if you will, like Zen or meditation or even yoga. The thoughts slow like breathing in and out deeply, whereas for free writing, it's more of a rush of writing whatever comes to mind, even the silliest of things, and doesn't necessarily go towards a central theme. The topics are disjointed. Am I making sense? I hope so. This type of Zen writing actually clears my thoughts, assuages my daily worries, and brings me peace. Oh, and it also sharpens the senses, and like Deb was saying, it taps into our true hidden voices!! Taking a calculus course this summer was a real downer, and to keep a part of my sanity, I wrote a few peaceful poems during that time. But you know what? As of today, I can celebrate my freedom--no more math until next year!! And speaking of which, here is an example of one of my peaceful poems during my calculus torture: <a href="http://alotus-poetry.livejournal.com/13462.html" rel="nofollow">finding solace</a>. However, I will be back to try this prompt!! I so need a break, and off to meditate here I go!! Like ybonesy said, this is a lot like free writing, except that I think if you get more practice writing like this every day, I’m sure the scream of unconsciousness will circle around a theme–and become more centered if you will, like Zen or meditation or even yoga. The thoughts slow like breathing in and out deeply, whereas for free writing, it’s more of a rush of writing whatever comes to mind, even the silliest of things, and doesn’t necessarily go towards a central theme. The topics are disjointed.

Am I making sense? I hope so. This type of Zen writing actually clears my thoughts, assuages my daily worries, and brings me peace. Oh, and it also sharpens the senses, and like Deb was saying, it taps into our true hidden voices!! Taking a calculus course this summer was a real downer, and to keep a part of my sanity, I wrote a few peaceful poems during that time. But you know what? As of today, I can celebrate my freedom–no more math until next year!!

And speaking of which, here is an example of one of my peaceful poems during my calculus torture: finding solace. However, I will be back to try this prompt!! I so need a break, and off to meditate here I go!!

]]> By: One More Believer http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2362 One More Believer Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:44:09 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2362 glad i stopped in another inspiring post.. having just begun to write in a serious nature and letting go this post is so encouraging... at first i wrote about nature and things that were outside of myself or so i thought... and now with the courage of feedback and reading other writing blogs i am trying not to hesitate, cross out or think thaz too personal to share... trying to find ways to expand the writing thoughts that are new and challenging so this a blessing... thank you... most appreciative of the links too... glad i stopped in another inspiring post.. having just begun to write in a serious nature and letting go this post is so encouraging… at first i wrote about nature and things that were outside of myself or so i thought… and now with the courage of feedback and reading other writing blogs i am trying not to hesitate, cross out or think thaz too personal to share… trying to find ways to expand the writing thoughts that are new and challenging so this a blessing… thank you… most appreciative of the links too…

]]> By: Nickers and Ink http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2361 Nickers and Ink Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:36:48 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2361 WHAT'S IN FRONT OF ME? During a recent trip to the local county fair . . . . it was something somewhat scary: <a href="http://nickersandinkblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/dont-smile-at-me-that-way.html" rel="nofollow">DON’T SMILE AT ME THAT WAY, at NICKERS AND INK</a> WHAT’S IN FRONT OF ME?

During a recent trip to the local county fair . . . . it was something somewhat scary:

DON’T SMILE AT ME THAT WAY, at NICKERS AND INK

]]> By: Christine http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2360 Christine Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:23:17 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2360 It's hard to be a poet by trade these days, but it's within our power to be poets through action, by writing our words in an intense, metaphorical way. So, yes QM, you are a poet and a writer, and an artist. You share all these art forms, you live through them, or rather the art lives through you. That's how I see you, how I see myself, and many others in our little corner of the web, on our little wave of time. It’s hard to be a poet by trade these days, but it’s within our power to be poets through action, by writing our words in an intense, metaphorical way. So, yes QM, you are a poet and a writer, and an artist. You share all these art forms, you live through them, or rather the art lives through you. That’s how I see you, how I see myself, and many others in our little corner of the web, on our little wave of time.

]]> By: QuoinMonkey http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2359 QuoinMonkey Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:08:49 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2359 lirone, great response. And it makes sense. It's about the intensity of an art form. And when you started expressing the essence of who you are through a particular art form. As I think about this more, it would also be about a willingness to take creative risks with that art form. Natalie would call that -- "what are you willing to put your ass on the line for." I'm going to think about his more, too. Thanks. lirone, great response. And it makes sense. It’s about the intensity of an art form. And when you started expressing the essence of who you are through a particular art form. As I think about this more, it would also be about a willingness to take creative risks with that art form. Natalie would call that — “what are you willing to put your ass on the line for.” I’m going to think about his more, too. Thanks.

]]> By: Lirone http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2358 Lirone Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:43:15 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2358 I think calling yourself something is often taken too seriously, thought to require too much expertise, or professionalism. I think it's not about a level of achievement, but about the intensity of what it means to you. A good test is to have had at least one moment when a particular activity was really important for you. A moment when you really learnt, or expressed, something of the essence who you are. And the more such moments you have, I think the more natural it becomes to think of yourself as someone who expresses themselves that way. If you have done that through poetry (and having read some of your haiku, QM, I suspect you have!) then for me you can call yourself a poet... I think calling yourself something is often taken too seriously, thought to require too much expertise, or professionalism. I think it’s not about a level of achievement, but about the intensity of what it means to you.

A good test is to have had at least one moment when a particular activity was really important for you. A moment when you really learnt, or expressed, something of the essence who you are. And the more such moments you have, I think the more natural it becomes to think of yourself as someone who expresses themselves that way.

If you have done that through poetry (and having read some of your haiku, QM, I suspect you have!) then for me you can call yourself a poet…

]]> By: aefiel http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2357 aefiel Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:27:57 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2357 oops. sorry about that blank comment post. here's a little something too - <a href="<a href="http://aefiel.blogspot.com/2008/08/awareness.html" rel="nofollow"></a>">awareness</a> oops. sorry about that blank comment post. here’s a little something too -

<a href=”“>awareness

]]> By: aefiel http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2356 aefiel Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:26:30 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2356 <a href="http://aefiel.blogspot.com/2008/08/awareness.html" rel="nofollow"></a>

]]> By: QuoinMonkey http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2355 QuoinMonkey Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:20:03 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2355 It is so humbling to read these comments. A debt of gratitude to you all and to Deb for working to format the post. Much appreciated. Christine, you were one of the first bloggers I met when ybonesy and I first started red Ravine. And then I found out you were based in Georgia which made me feel even more connected. I've always felt a blog kinship with you and your writing. lirone and jo, I have so enjoyed your comments and back and forth. I am constantly amazed at how much you can learn about people through electronic writing and connections. ybonesy, I'm curious about the revision process in poetry, too. I remember that Donald Hall piece and reading how it sometimes takes him years to hone a poem to his satisfaction and publish it. That was an amazing interview with him. If readers here have insights into that, I'd love to hear them, too. I don't consider myself a poet by trade. But I love poetry. I do write haiku as a daily practice. And I've been told my prose sometimes lends itself to the poetic (though I'm not always exactly sure what that means (?). I remember the day I could finally call myself a writer. And I'm wondering how each of you as poets get to a place where you feel you can call yourself a poet? It is so humbling to read these comments. A debt of gratitude to you all and to Deb for working to format the post. Much appreciated.

Christine, you were one of the first bloggers I met when ybonesy and I first started red Ravine. And then I found out you were based in Georgia which made me feel even more connected. I’ve always felt a blog kinship with you and your writing.

lirone and jo, I have so enjoyed your comments and back and forth. I am constantly amazed at how much you can learn about people through electronic writing and connections.

ybonesy, I’m curious about the revision process in poetry, too. I remember that Donald Hall piece and reading how it sometimes takes him years to hone a poem to his satisfaction and publish it. That was an amazing interview with him. If readers here have insights into that, I’d love to hear them, too.

I don’t consider myself a poet by trade. But I love poetry. I do write haiku as a daily practice. And I’ve been told my prose sometimes lends itself to the poetic (though I’m not always exactly sure what that means (?). I remember the day I could finally call myself a writer. And I’m wondering how each of you as poets get to a place where you feel you can call yourself a poet?

]]> By: Lirone http://readwritepoem.org/blog/2008/08/14/read-write-with-red-ravine-what%e2%80%99s-in-front-of-you/comment-page-1/#comment-2354 Lirone Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:11:49 +0000 http://readwritepoem.org/?p=210#comment-2354 Here's a post with my WP and the poem that came out of it.... I do love these! <a href="http://wordsthatsing.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/forest-soul-savannah-soul/" rel="nofollow">forest soul, savannah soul</a> Here’s a post with my WP and the poem that came out of it…. I do love these!

forest soul, savannah soul

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