Manfath Jabin Haque
Poetry Editor
Hello everyone!
It gives me immense pleasure to think of myself as the first Bangladeshi student of MA Creative and Critical Writing at University of Gloucestershire. I am a poetry lover and, every now and then, stirred by a momentary feeling that spurs me to my pen. Though I write occasionally, I believe it’s an enlightening and entertaining habit to play with words.
To attain the goal of writing poetry, self-motivation is the prime concern for liberating our creativity. Alongside, the appreciation of poetry works as a speeding force. A moment of ecstasy or positivity, deep feeling of despondency, loss, indifference or appreciation for nature can be the subject matter for writing a poem. It depends on the subjective emotions of the poet. Besides, the poet has the whole world, earth, or universe to wander for creating poetry.
I do not believe that a set of rules for writing poetry can work very well; but certainly, they can pave the way for beginning. Poets of one category start instantly with what they feel about something, while another kind of poet wants to write purposefully and they have to think first of the topic or theme. In my opinion, those who want to write poems intentionally can search for concepts regarding the mundane activities, surroundings, nature, personal affection, or any human issue concerning greater interest. Ideas can be written first, whatever comes to mind. Then he or she can work on the creative structure and literary devices to give it an artistic look. And of course, for creative writing, a lot of reading is a must.
For ages, poets have been enriching the diversity of poetry by inventing different kinds of poems. I have a fondness for playing with the words in the acrostic form. Here I have tried to reveal the nature of poetry in an acrostic poem, in which the first word of each line constitutes a word:
“Defining Poetry”
Panoramic view it artfully draws
Over subjective feelings or objective thoughts;
Enduring effect and igniting appeal it holds. A
Thirsty soul’s most desirable expression it becomes, if
Reserved and locked with joyful and powerful words. It also,
Yearns for posterity to read, feel, and grasp.
Let’s enjoy the ecstatic journey of creative writing!!!! Good luck!
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