- a song without the music
- saying more by writing less
- a means of expression/a way to express yourself
- freedom
- writing that sounds musical
- a way to touch souls
- carefully selecting words and the way in which you present them
- hard work
Everyone has heard the phrase, "they go together like peanut butter and jelly". That can definitely be said about me with many things: guitar, sleep, zebras, green beans, and my fan to say a few. But poetry? We go together like sand paper and roses--not your top choice. You see, I started writing songs this past summer, Christian songs that I wrote and played on my guitar. I never viewed my lyrics or thought about them as poetry--I see them as just lyrics to my songs. I believe this stems from the way that I approach composing songs: I start with the guitar, fiddling around with the verse and melody...then I add lyrics, going back and forth between the two. Can I write poetry without the music?
With God, there is a peace that surpasses all understanding. Through this journey of writing poetry, I am relying completely on my Father and trusting in Him. He is my Rock to stand on, my Refuge to take shelter, my Protection, my Guide, and my Life. Poetry stems from within; it is the spoken words of the deep impressions of your heart. I want God's Love, Grace, Beauty, Gentleness, and Faithfulness to be revealed in my poetry.
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