tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post8583886945310085471..comments2023-05-23T08:13:05.830-06:00Comments on Writing the Life Chaotic: Welcome Sage CohenDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14831958648236444729noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-91862065129141169082009-07-08T20:23:04.592-05:002009-07-08T20:23:04.592-05:00Thanks so much for sharing with us Sage. You reall...Thanks so much for sharing with us Sage. You really do put poetry into the hands of the people - You make me brave enough to write poems and brave enough (one of these days) to share them. I wish you huge success as you continue to grow both of your children - Theo and Writing The Life Poetic!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831958648236444729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-17038413239929947532009-07-08T18:18:30.587-05:002009-07-08T18:18:30.587-05:00Gayla,
I love the ribbon metaphor! Thanks for mir...Gayla,<br /><br />I love the ribbon metaphor! Thanks for mirroring my words back to me so beautifully. You can find my poetry collection, Like the Heart, the World, on amazon.com if you'd like to read more! I appreciate your enthusiasm and interest! <br /><br />Yours in poetry,<br />SageSage Cohenhttp://www.writingthelifepoetic.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-45748096195191386792009-07-08T18:16:58.450-05:002009-07-08T18:16:58.450-05:00Hi Deb,
Time is the best editor. I recommend putt...Hi Deb,<br /><br />Time is the best editor. I recommend putting a poem down once you've reached the "blind" phase for at least a week. When you come back to it, you're likely to be far clearer about what needs to happen next. That said, I will also share the famous quote from Paul Valery, "A poem is never finished, only abandoned." It's not easy to know when to let a poem go into the world. The more practice we have, the more confident we can become in such decisions. I think part of the warrior training of poetry is learning to live with uncertainty -- in our lives and in our poems! <br /><br />How's that? Clear as mud? Good! Now go have some fun writing and revising!Sage Cohenhttp://www.writingthelifepoetic.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-63852706223920384392009-07-07T20:38:14.716-05:002009-07-07T20:38:14.716-05:00Deb, thanks for having Sage. And Sage, if you are ...Deb, thanks for having Sage. And Sage, if you are still watching this site, I want to say that your poem was lovely. Poetry that appeals to me is like the one you presented here. I look for what I see as ribbons that twist and flow within the length of the poem. Your musical words were one of several colors of ribbons that I saw. Some ribbons are shorter than others, but one always trails from beginning to end. Stories are movies in my mind, but poetry is like painting: expressive, deliberate and concise. I hope to read more of your work. Thanks for stopping by Deb's site.Gayla Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01300534168437850515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-27625760306094033112009-07-07T19:45:30.041-05:002009-07-07T19:45:30.041-05:00Sage, how do you know when a poem is done? As in j...Sage, how do you know when a poem is done? As in just right exactly as it reads, and ready to share? I tend to study what I've written until I'm blind and then I'm still not sure it's complete.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831958648236444729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-58157945791406612212009-07-07T18:35:25.866-05:002009-07-07T18:35:25.866-05:00Thanks for your interest, Judy! You should be able...Thanks for your interest, Judy! You should be able to find Writing the Life Poetic at any bookstore you frequent. It's also available online at major retailers, including amazon.com. I'm glad you have poetry as an outlet; it's a wonderful release, isn't it?<br /><br />(Kelly, I tried to respond to you again, but my note got swallowed up!)Sage Cohenhttp://www.writingthelifepoetic.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-48298718936998443022009-07-07T15:50:23.054-05:002009-07-07T15:50:23.054-05:00Thanks Sage! Judy is sooo excited about your book,...Thanks Sage! Judy is sooo excited about your book, but having computer problems, so I'm posting what she said:<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the interview. Wow! The book sounds wonderful - do they have it at Border's, etc? Would love to win it but didn't get to your interview in time as am having email troubles. I loved her poem. Really hit a note of resonance with me. I didn't start as early as she did, but have used my style of poetry to keep me sane in many of married life trials so I understand her thoughts of why we write poetry. Sometimes I just write about everyday things for the fun of it, too, but most of it is not ready for publication sharing. I just feel the bond and hope I can find her book. I also enjoyed reading some of your blogspot beyone the interview. Thanks! <br />Judy Wendt<br /><br />more from me after the day job :) DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831958648236444729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-45684780966166723622009-07-07T12:56:13.393-05:002009-07-07T12:56:13.393-05:00Thank you Sage. By the way, I meant VERTICALLY in ...Thank you Sage. By the way, I meant VERTICALLY in my previous post but you knew what I meant (I hope). Maybe I will win your book (hint, hint, DEB!) Looking forward to it. <br />Sincerely,<br />Kelly MandKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07295536145397294959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-81311379297079839182009-07-07T12:20:14.974-05:002009-07-07T12:20:14.974-05:00Hi Jan,
The biggest mistake you can make when you...Hi Jan,<br /><br />The biggest mistake you can make when you are just beginning is to bring in your inner editor and start judging your work. You need some space to make a mess, have some fun, and let your poetry roots sink in a bit before getting too critical.<br /><br />Hi Kelly,<br /><br />I like to see how far I can stretch the definition of "poem"...but if you want a quick and easy-to-understand overview of what makes a poem a poem, Writing the Life Poetic chapter 4, pages 9-10 will give you all the basics you need to know. Shoot me an email if you still have questions after reading it!<br /><br />Hi Deb,<br /><br />Thanks so much for having me here!!<br /><br />Yours in poetry,<br />SageSage Cohenhttp://www.writingthelifepoetic.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-10680611276904028872009-07-07T10:02:15.001-05:002009-07-07T10:02:15.001-05:00Hello Sage,
Thank you for your time. I'll pla...Hello Sage,<br /><br />Thank you for your time. I'll play devil's advocate here. You said that the definition of a poem is ever-changing. Is there a minimum requirement or basic rule? Could I just take an eloquently descriptive story and break it into fragments, then align the fragments horizontally to call it a poem? <br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading your book. Poetry is a breath of fresh air for me and your hard work at keeping the craft alive is much appreciated. Thanks again to you and Deb for posting this interview.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Kelly MandKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07295536145397294959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536091631921248431.post-65985865196638981932009-07-07T08:15:22.927-05:002009-07-07T08:15:22.927-05:00Hi Sage and Deb,
What is the biggest mistake you ...Hi Sage and Deb,<br /><br />What is the biggest mistake you can make when you are just beginning?<br /><br />Great job, Deb.<br />Warmly,<br />Jan UdlockJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09285521350755345199noreply@blogger.com