On Monday, our group was sorting out the roles of each individual and adding the finishing to the submission guidelines. The name of our literary journal was also chosen that day.
I found it interesting that I did not have a whole lot of poems to chosen from to submit the other group. I had to convert some of my flash fiction stories back into poems, which I found quite amusing. It was quite difficult to cut down on words and making seem like a poem again. I had to made some modifications to all the poems, it somewhat changed the original direction that I was aiming for but it still works. Overall I enjoyed it since I have not had a chance to work on a poem lately.
I agree with Marvin, going the poetry route as a career choice is not viewed as normal. When most people think about going into a career field, for the most part, it is for the money and personal interest. While poetry can encourage many to consider it as a possibility, most are discouraged by the market value. I believe it is one of the oldest and longest lasting genres because the wording, the meaning, and the illusions brought up by well written poem can reach people’s hearts. That sensation can motivate others to practice the art of poetry. I also believe it has survived so long because it’s a way to express yourself in an indirect way, masking your feelings behind words. I believe Marvin means by “necessary” as a way to rebel against the norms many people have about the concept of poetry and attempt to change views.
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