Elements that come to mind: unique images, unexpected turns, surprising language, a touch of ambiguity. I recently read a quote by Philip Larkin where he says the poet is engaged in "recreating the familiar." That sums it up for me.
I do look forward to listening to the podcasts. Thanks, Mark
Just in time for my new workshop series starting next week--I will share this with the participants.
Elements that come to mind: unique images, unexpected turns, surprising language, a touch of ambiguity. I recently read a quote by Philip Larkin where he says the poet is engaged in "recreating the familiar." That sums it up for me.
I do look forward to listening to the podcasts. Thanks, Mark