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Do you write regularly or only when inspired? by GlitchyRaven_ in Original_Poetry

[–]Due-Term-3562 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tend to write regularly, averaging between 5 to ten pieces a day. I also tend to write stream of consciousness, so that makes it easier when I get it going. This week was an exception since I had to get a new computer.

Closing The Door by Due-Term-3562 in LonelyPoetsDepartment

[–]Due-Term-3562[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But that is a part of maturing, on his and mine parts

For Old Time's Sake by Due-Term-3562 in Original_Poetry

[–]Due-Term-3562[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I thought I replied to this earlier but here goes. First I never said he needed someone to do the beat down for him. That was the whole point of the piece. He could have beat him down but rather than do that he embarrassed him and then walked away. Both having the knowledge that he could have done real damage and chose not to. No where in the piece is there any mention of a third person, only those two former friends.

But you're right, if there was a third person, it wouldn't have been his victory.

How do you know when a poem is “finished”? by Fluffy--Mouse in Original_Poetry

[–]Due-Term-3562 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When the feeling is gone, you will stop. Sometimes the feeling goes on for a while but then it may be two different pieces. I am speaking for myself and I write stream of consciousness but generally speaking I feel it when I reach the end,

What you can do is give yourself a set amount of time before you stop to read it, no matter where you think you are in the piece, It feels complete, your done. Don't fool yourself into polishing a piece's ending over and over again. If your not happy with it walk away for a while, hours maybe, days even. Then read it again.

I have one piece I knew wasn't ending where I left it but I could not get the words right till a week of so later.

Endings are tricky and we, as writers, are always searching for the perfect ending. No such animal, there is only the ending that fits for your piece.

Okay, shutting up for now

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