Introduction: Poetic Writing

Based on the influences of one’s class and preferences for style, the definition of poetic writing can be diverse and complicated. The historical perspective of poetic writing pivots to a Eurocentric understanding which is prevalent in the West. Over time, those descriptions of poetry broadened with honesty as more influences were taken into account across the world. African, Asian, and the writing of native people are just some of those solid poetic voices being heard and accepted in our comprehension of poetry. Now, our general perception of poetry is more inclusive and diverse in interpretation. Although there will always be those stuck in some fundamentally flawed one-dimensional definition of poetry and poetic writing, the process of expanding the meaning of poetic writing is still evolving.

For instance, I informed a poet that I was writing a collection focusing on workers, class, and style. I was stunned when she replied, “Tim, have you ever been a part of all the classes in society?” I responded, “Is being a part of a particular class a prerequisite for writing about it?” I was glad to hear her response was no.

However, this example underscores the biases which western culture has presented towards different voices. Needless to say, I didn’t point out how the great writer Shakespeare’s works were considered low-class and trashy during his lifetime. Nor did I inform my poet friend that Shakespeare was probably never a king, duke, or sat in royal households during his lifetime. It is culturally deceptive to pretend one’s words are more superior than another’s in writing when time is the ultimate judge. Furthermore, an appreciation of poetic writing in its different forms must first derive from an individual’s ability to recognize himself as merely a part of humanity and not its final voice in determining what is quality literature.

Likewise, a culture

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Verlag: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG

Bildmaterialien: Lori Truzy
Lektorat: Erin Bernstein; Tim Truzy
Tag der Veröffentlichung: 05.01.2016
ISBN: 978-3-7396-3072-4

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This book is dedicated to the worker. This book is also for those who struggle in their economies, but most of all, this volume of poetry is for people who like fun!