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Sad poetry VS Happy Poetry
I was curious to find out which type of poetry that you all think you are better at writing....
I would say that I am much better at writing Dark or unhappy poems, as when I am upset, angry, pissed off, stressed I find it much easier to put poems together and dont get stuck for writes.... Plus when I have wrote an angry or emotional write I feel better when I have gotten it all off my chest... please give me your thoughts and opinions..
takecare
pixie xx
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Hey, Pixie-
Ok, I'll go ahead and answer.... but it almost feels like I don't need to....
As others have so clearly noticed (per their comments on my work), I write mostly sad poems. Not 'dark' necessarily - but laced with yearning, want, heartache and (ok I'll admit it) desperation. It is, I think, what I do best -- or at least, where I find the most inspiration. *sigh*
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i don't think i've ever written a 'happy' poem, per se. Perhaps I've written poems that are intended to make the person reading it feel good, but i don't think i've ever posted under the 'happy poetry' section yet.
Maybe I should.
I find that sad poetry is usually expressed better, because you're far more likely to go write a poem if you're sad, than write a poem if you're happy, in my opinion.
Later.
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I guess some of my poems where I write about my awe of God's creation or what He has done in my life are happy, but it is the sad and introspective ones that are usually fuller and more meaningful.
Stitch
(who isn't sure she understands the topic)
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I don't know whether I'm better at one or the other. I have a few poems out there that are happy and good quality, sad and good quality, etc. but I'm not sure I'm all that great at poetry, let alone at a specific "tone" or "mood" in poetry.
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I write mostly happy songs when it comes to music. When it comes to poetry it is an even split. For some reason sad music does not come as easily as sad poetry.
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I like to write sad or dark poetry. For me it often seems my work just goes that way. I find it easier to get my message through in it to I guess.
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Mostly sad or dark poems for me, Like Neptunes i dont think i've ever posted in the 'Happy' section...
Odd...
*hugs you*
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Nope, I have never posted in the Happy topic either.
I guess I'm better at writing negative poems or poems related to nature, but never happy pieces.
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Until just recently I would only write when I was upset and I really thought that was all I could write until a friend of mine started a poetry class when she came home at night she would tell me everything going on in the class and what assignments they had so I would do them with her and realized that I could write about anything and not just because I was sad lol the funny part is like I have stated on here before that even when I was writing on a topic that was supposed to be completely un emotional I found that my inner thoughts just kind of ran with it and out came the emotions so either way happy or sad or even indifferent I think poetry shows what’s in your heart at the time and I love it all!!!!!!
I do think ppl should try different ways of writing just for the experience of doing it and try and write something totally off key for them it would be great to see the creativity in that.. Maybe a new group write.....
Who knows lol
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All poetry is necessary. Even though I despise some (poetry that is too out front , street poetry, beatnik poetry, and coffee house spoken word) I think it is all necessary. On your question it always depends on my mood. I like a lot of dark poetry, and a lot of happy poetry. Robert Frost on the other hand in my opinion is a Rich man's version of a poet. His poetic depth was unparalleled by most, but his topics were bland, uninteresting, and basically something most common men could not feel anyway. He was a "ski-resort" poet. I like a thinking man's poet. A person who would not be caught dead a ski resort is my kind of poet. Sad poetry or "dark poetry" is very moving at times (unless it is a suicide note, to me a poet who posts his idea of suicide is being a little too "show me" for my taste. So other than suicide notes, I love sad, and happy poetry.
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The way I have been writing poetry (and songs) during the past few years has seen a dramatic change. Like most people here, I only used to write at low times, but I decided that the times in-between were very non-productive, sooooooooo, I worked through it and now I write all the time expressing sadness, happiness, passion, etc., all of which I have experienced, so why not express them.
I have been thru' heaps over the last five or so years - and still I'm not clear. Capturing a joyous moment when my spirit is low has a remedial effect on me, so I reach deep and bring it forth.
Jordan
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I used to be moved to write only when I was sad or hurt. Right now I'm at an interim stage in my life where I am growing. Many poems turn out to be writes of happy memories or self-consciousness. It's a real mix right now. This morning I was moved to write 'The Reading' because my husband read for the slam group last night and it touched me: he's only just lately started to write and last night was a first reading.
One of the things that mystifies me is that sometimes it feels like my most emotional writes are the ones that don't get read as much or commented on. I'm not sure if this is because my commentaries are off-putting, or if it is because I am better at telling stories after the fact than I am at putting emotions down in words. I am in a state of flux right now, and the writing helps. I've always been a very emotional person and writing has helped to temper that and tone it down and make me more thoughtful.
I am not sure that I fit in with slam poets very well, although where I am at the present time it is my only *local* outlet. I like to rhyme and -that- by itself makes me different than what I hear read locally. I *can't* write about the homeless or drugs or suicide or cutting because all that is outside of my experience -- though poverty is not... I find myself to be boring, but expressive compared to most people I know.
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Pardon my asking.... what form does *slam* poetry take.
Jordan
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Slam poetry takes the form of phrases like "I'm so not doing that" and "Bowty Bowty" that kind of crap. The only thing you have to do to become a good slam poet, is learn to have an everbuilding flow. It's far too contemporary, and will never produce a memorable poet.
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Scarecrow.... you got me thinking! Oh, I'm a huge fan of the "thinking man's [or woman's lol!] poet"... the 'lighter' stuff just doesn't appeal to me. I concur as well with your assessment of Robert Frost... with the exception (though cliche perhaps) of his The Road Not Taken. Clearly, he was thinking... a bit... in that one, rather than just looking about himself and commenting on some lovely tree or some such thing. I'm sure his work appeals to some, but it never hit home with me.
I'd rather the heavier stuff myself... the stuff that's full of poetic ponderings or emotional outpouring. And... if it's intelligent - I'm bound to take notice. On suicide writes... I kind of agree. I have a hard time swallowing the blatant 'Hello...I'm doing myself in now" poems. But... if thoughts of suicide bleed into a piece as part of the emotional outpouring, I don't mind. It is far more appealing though when it's unintended kind of.... less obvious to the reader and less designed by the poet.
I would though... never turn away from any poetry. It all has it's place and it all has some sort of impact (even if the impact is a 'oh, I don't like that' response). I know myself better, perhaps, for having connected with some poetry AND not having connected with other works.
And... one last rambling from this chatty fool.... On slam poetry, I'm inclined to disagree. Oh, sure... so much of it is 'in your face' poetry, written for the sole purpose of getting in one's face... but... there are diamonds in the rough to be found sometimes. Somewhere, sometimes, in the middle of a slam, a poet steps up to the mike and puts forth a piece that practically knocks people off their chairs (well... the ones that are paying attention anyway). It can be... good inspiration as well. I see it almost as a bizarre sort of social experiment... interesting to watch... entertainment, really. I thought I toss point you to the attached, since I found it to be such a clear description of a Slam. (lol! you'll find another rambling from me in the comment section of it as well!)
http://www.your-poetry.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=58110
Well... that's more than enough from me!
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So.... from what's been posted my understanding of "slam" poetry is that it's some form of protest meant to shock, stun, awaken even?
"thinks I've led a sheltered life in some ways"
Jordan
PS. as a matter of interest I'll post something called One More Pill with the question: does it fit into the catergory?
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I found this site when the subject came up before...
http://www.poetryslam.com/modules.php?name=FAQ&myfaq=yes&id_cat=1&categories=Poetry+Slam+Inc.
It gives some general info on Slams...
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mmmmmmm a slam poet writes stuff to be heard rather than read?
*scratches head*
thanx for the link SNM
Jordan
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I prefer "happy" poetry, I suppose... if that's how you like to think of it. Really I enjoy clever pieces that're light-hearted or humerous.
I just get so sick of the super-angsty, dark, "teenager" poetry. You know, the type that rhymes life with knife, and die with cry. "I have no friends; my life is horrible. Why or why can't I be a starving African with AIDS..."
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I've only written poems about misery.
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| Nezenic Wrote: : |
| I've only written poems about misery. |
You certainly have Joe *hugs*
I don't think I have a specific mood... but if often is spiritual and contemplative
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I prefer Orpheus' poetry
hey, it's wild and weird
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| Orpheus Wrote: : |
| I prefer Orpheus' poetry hey, it's wild and weird |
figures you'd respond like that
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and what is wrong with a little shamless self promotiion?
Admit it, no one else has my "style"
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LOL ORPHY THINK LIKE YOU EITHER.
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OOPS I MEANT NOBODY THINK LIKE YOU. 
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that's a good thing on so many levels
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| Orpheus Wrote: : |
| that's a good thing on so many levels |
mostly on the level of sanity
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ROFLMMFAO!!!!
YOu know it!
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And we do...
*is thankful she doesn't think like Orph*
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What about POLITICAL poetry? poetry should be aimed at affecting a change of sorts at everyone!
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Im into both sad and happy poems but its more on what you can feel is what i go for ... as for political poems revolution im not into that
Peace and hope
JENNI
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I'd rather write sad poetry....just because i found people more interested in reading it. It's easier to relate to. Sad poetry for me is a lot more easy to write. When your upset, depressed or just want to turn the world inside out, writing takes over your mind. you don't really have to think about what to write. it comes natural to me.
happy poetry....i hate reading, mainly for the fact i believe no one has found true happiness, and even if they do, somethings always there to mess it up.
I like sad poetry better...it seems more real[/list]
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I see where you are coming from chan i have felt that way too myself so i understand
Peace and hope
JENNI
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i am unsure of which is better,
but i try to write happy poetry and it either comes out soundin like something that a child wrote or it comes out giving out too much information like the last one i posted..."drunking phone call" or something along the lines of that its very dumb if you ask me.. but the emotional sad poetry comes out much eaisier and sounds better...
tasha
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Sad or happy, it does not matter as long as it is written from the heart