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“One’s writing is a kind of mirror of one’s self,” wrote Mary Oliver in A Poetry Handbook. Does this apply even to magnetic poetry, I wonder?
I’ve been seeing friends posting poetry in the manner I photographed here but not until yesterday did I read from a friend’s blog about how much she enjoys it.
Copy cat that I am, I visited the site and wrote my very first magnetic poetry. And so, not to waste a perfect set of words that want to be a poem, here they are in the order they came out on my first sojourn on that lovely website.
“A poem is not an exercise, it’s not wordplay.
p. 122 A Poetry Handbook, Mary Oliver
Whatever skill or beauty it has, it contains something
beyond language devices and has a purpose other than itself.
And it is a part of the sensibility of the writer.”
To reply to my question: Yes, even magnetic poetry is a mirror of one’s self. What are your thoughts?
Top Image by jmariehill from Pixabay
Second Image saved by the author from magnetic poetry website
Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I wish you miracles. Selma, xoxo
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Oh my! Beautiful! Well done! <3
Hey, Dap. Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked this.
So, did you, will you, walk the usual distance today? Amazing is what you are. Stay healthy. I wish you miracles.
Eloquent truth here Selma. It brings in so much happiness ❤️
Radhika, thanks for checking me out and getting happiness from it. Your words bless me. thanks. Stay sweet.
I have yet tp try this. Thank you for your wonderful example.
Hi, Annette. Yes, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it– just what everyone was saying. Let me know how you like it. Glad your read and thanks so much for sharing it. I appreciate you. xoxo
nothing like sweet nothings. to ease your day.
True words: nothing like sweet nothings. Glad you read. Thanks for the visit and comment. I appreciate you. xo
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Magnetic poetry can be fun. I enjoyed yours.
Hi, Suzanne. Thanks for the visit. I appreciate you. Be well. xoxo
I love that quote from Mary Oliver! And of course, the word choices we make reflect our inner selves. Lovely poem, Selma ❤️
So precious, your comment, Ingrid: Mary Oliver is a gem. And I’m pretty sure she is right. A reflection of our selves. Stay sweet. Thanks for the visit. xoxo
That’s amazing, you’ve crafted a beautiful creation from scraps 🙂
Hey, sweetie, I don’t know if you know this, but I’m not seeing a way to add comments on your posts. And just now I saw you ask about pop culture and you asked we leave replies in the comments. But there is no comment option. Did you disable that? please check. All for tonight. Good night.
It is amazing indeed. I was kinda surprised my kind of words came out from that kit. I will be trying it again. Thanks for the visit, you’re precious. xoxo
So cool, Selma. Great magnetic poem. Mary Oliver knows what she’s talking about. So do you 💖
Oh, what fun! “My laugh thingy” tickles me. 🙂
Yeah the thingy. The one I worked with fit my aptitude to a T. 😂 tickles me too. Glad you got the goggles. Be well. xoxo
You be well, too! 🙂 xoxo
Beautiful, Selma. I do think that all poetry is a mirror of ones self. It is in the creation of words, and also in how those words are arranged to create a specific contextual experience and resonance. Love this post! xoxo
I appreciate having you read. And so appreciate your thoughts on it. Thanks, Jeff.
It’s my complete pleasure, Selma. Always.
I have a set(s) of those magnetic words. I actually find them similar to haiku where you are limited in what you can do.
I used to go to that sight, but years ago they had some trouble and I caught a virus. So I stay away –
Everything we write has a grain or seed of something from the writer BoTS = Based on a True Story. It is all our experiences that make us whole. And the different readers bring themselves into what we write, making it personal for them finding things we might have not necessarily indended. But are there for the ‘right’ eyes.
Keep writing, having fun, exploring and enjoying words – words are perhaps a two-dementional art form that becomes 3-D when we read them and imagine the content 😀
Hi, Jules, thanks for the comment. I agree the writer brings his/her experience to every piece, and the reader relates according to the experiences he/she that form a part if his/her life already. The connectivity here is lovely.
You caught a virus? Oh my, I’d stay away if something like that happened, for sure.
I have one of those kits in my possession too. Bought it for the kids. It was just one big sheet of magnets for early learners. Doesn’t serve me now. Anyway, that was my first try. I was surprised at the first sheet I was presented with. Worked for me. Thanks for commenting. Be well, Jules. I bless you. xo
Certain places to visit might have upgraded their protections…. I hope that is so for that site.
I’ve playe with but don’t have Hi-cubes. Just a tad limiting. I like finding my own words 😀
Oh yes. Your words are enough. xoxo
I just play… maybe I play hard? But I have fun and that is the main goal 😀
Have a wonderful day, week etc 💗
Pleasant, wonderfully composed poem, dear Selma! 🤗😘
That magnetic poetry was my first. I delighted to find those great words to work with. Thanks for reading, dear Jane. Stay sweet. xo
Welcome, my dear Selma! Be sweet too😘 xoxo.
Such a wonderful poem Selma and the words of Mary Oliver are always a gift. Love your exploration of magnetic poetry . 💖
Thanks, Cindy. Glad you liked. 😉
You’re so welcome Selma 💖