I find poetry to be a unique form of art that allows people to express their own personal thoughts or feelings in a way they only know how. Words. The intricate design and layout of each individual word being carefully placed has a beautifully deep meaning to it.
For my most recent project, I conducted a thorough analysis of Matthew Arnold’s poem “Dover Beach” and how Arnold utilized the act of realism and symbolism to form a personal connection with his readers. I found this to be extremely interesting and useful for my own writing. Identifying and applying these techniques throughout my works has aided in the progression of my poems, as now I like to really take my time to piece together my artwork.
However, as enticing and invigorating as it was meticulously researching the ins and outs of poem structure, background, and authenticity, I believe I enjoy writing creatively on my own time the most. Taking the time out of my day to sit down and really allow myself to freely open myself up through pen and paper. This “process” helps unleash my most genuine and cherished memories, ideas or feelings for anyone to see. Or just for myself, that’s okay too.
As a teacher, I would love to incorporate this process into my own class schedule. Providing a time and safe space for my students to voluntarily write about anything they wish. Short stories, diary entries, book reports, etc. whatever my kids feel comfortable enough to compose.
For my most recent project, I conducted a thorough analysis of Matthew Arnold’s poem “Dover Beach” and how Arnold utilized the act of realism and symbolism to form a personal connection with his readers. I found this to be extremely interesting and useful for my own writing. Identifying and applying these techniques throughout my works has aided in the progression of my poems, as now I like to really take my time to piece together my artwork.
However, as enticing and invigorating as it was meticulously researching the ins and outs of poem structure, background, and authenticity, I believe I enjoy writing creatively on my own time the most. Taking the time out of my day to sit down and really allow myself to freely open myself up through pen and paper. This “process” helps unleash my most genuine and cherished memories, ideas or feelings for anyone to see. Or just for myself, that’s okay too.
As a teacher, I would love to incorporate this process into my own class schedule. Providing a time and safe space for my students to voluntarily write about anything they wish. Short stories, diary entries, book reports, etc. whatever my kids feel comfortable enough to compose.
