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Why Do You Enjoy Your Favorite Poets?
I always enjoy talking and learning about other artists, in this case poets; along with reading, listening to other people's thoughts about them. 
So I thought it would be enjoyable for us to share and discuss what resonates with us, personally, rather than just asking for people to surrender names (Haha.)
I'll just start with one, for now: Wallace Stevens. Probably the poet I, currently, have returned to most consistently since I was introduced to him in college, several years ago. My favorite piece is probably The Idea of Order at Key West, though it's nearly impossible to cite just one.
Like many others I love, he leaves me with a distinct impression that remains mysterious, even puzzling, at times. Able to write very short and longer pieces, whose tone ranges anywhere from absurdly humorous to clearly controlled reflections, and anything in between.
Though always written with a clear love, respect, and fascination for the power of language and words, as well as the power of sensibility and imagination.
So I thought it would be enjoyable for us to share and discuss what resonates with us, personally, rather than just asking for people to surrender names (Haha.)
I'll just start with one, for now: Wallace Stevens. Probably the poet I, currently, have returned to most consistently since I was introduced to him in college, several years ago. My favorite piece is probably The Idea of Order at Key West, though it's nearly impossible to cite just one.
Like many others I love, he leaves me with a distinct impression that remains mysterious, even puzzling, at times. Able to write very short and longer pieces, whose tone ranges anywhere from absurdly humorous to clearly controlled reflections, and anything in between.
Though always written with a clear love, respect, and fascination for the power of language and words, as well as the power of sensibility and imagination.
I was reading back some old forum threads tonight (I do that a lot) and came across this one and was surprised it didn’t get more love.
Firstly - Wallace Stevens. Thank you. A recent discovery of mine, but my god, the imagery that comes out of that pen is insane. I’m also captivated that he seems to do short poetry so well, which is not something you see terribly often from that particular time period. I mean, knock you on your arse well. It’s astonishing.
The Snow Man is my favourite of his so far, because it creates this empty canvas of emotion. A stark metaphor of staying neutral in a world designed to pull us in multiple directions. It’s a stunning read.
I think to answer your question, one of my long term favourites that I return to time and time again is Donald Hall. He was one of the few poets that really allowed me to see that art could truly be made from grief.
Grief is one of those emotions that people shy away from because it’s difficult. And I get that. But Hall, man… he really climbs inside it. Explores his emotions, his relationships, his fears. And I think that absolutely inspired the way I art now.
So yes, thank you for this question. I do hope you get a few more answers.
Firstly - Wallace Stevens. Thank you. A recent discovery of mine, but my god, the imagery that comes out of that pen is insane. I’m also captivated that he seems to do short poetry so well, which is not something you see terribly often from that particular time period. I mean, knock you on your arse well. It’s astonishing.
The Snow Man is my favourite of his so far, because it creates this empty canvas of emotion. A stark metaphor of staying neutral in a world designed to pull us in multiple directions. It’s a stunning read.
I think to answer your question, one of my long term favourites that I return to time and time again is Donald Hall. He was one of the few poets that really allowed me to see that art could truly be made from grief.
Grief is one of those emotions that people shy away from because it’s difficult. And I get that. But Hall, man… he really climbs inside it. Explores his emotions, his relationships, his fears. And I think that absolutely inspired the way I art now.
So yes, thank you for this question. I do hope you get a few more answers.
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Anyway… back on to the original theme of the thread:
Sartoris said:I always enjoy talking and learning about other artists, in this case poets; along with reading, listening to other people's thoughts about them.
So I thought it would be enjoyable for us to share and discuss what resonates with us, personally, rather than just asking for people to surrender names (Haha.)
I'll just start with one, for now: Wallace Stevens. Probably the poet I, currently, have returned to most consistently since I was introduced to him in college, several years ago. My favorite piece is probably The Idea of Order at Key West, though it's nearly impossible to cite just one.
Sartoris said:I always enjoy talking and learning about other artists, in this case poets; along with reading, listening to other people's thoughts about them.
So I thought it would be enjoyable for us to share and discuss what resonates with us, personally, rather than just asking for people to surrender names (Haha.)
I'll just start with one, for now: Wallace Stevens. Probably the poet I, currently, have returned to most consistently since I was introduced to him in college, several years ago. My favorite piece is probably The Idea of Order at Key West, though it's nearly impossible to cite just one.
