It’s one of the most intriguing definitions of Poetry that I’ve read. “Poetry,” writes Robert Hudson, “is for people who have something genuine, heartfelt, interesting, or quirky to say.” He goes on to say who the intended audience poetry is: “It should be written for people who ride the bus, work the late shift, bag the leaves, or play vide games … people who send birthday cards, struggle with their weight, forget to take their meds, tuck in the kids, check Facebook, and drive the dog to the vet.”
And then he throws done the gauntlet: “…unless poetry makes sense to us ordinary folks, it’s not poetry. It’s just highbrow puzzle constructing.”
Hudson’s The Art of the Almost Said: The Christian Writer’s Guide to Writing Poetry may be aimed at Christians, but’s a poetry how-to guide for all of us.
To continue reading, please see my post today at Tweetspeak Poetry.
Some Thursday Readings
Something understood: How to read poetry – Henry Oliver at The Common Reader.
“Radio,” poem by Harriet Monroe – Joseph Bottum at Poems Ancient and Modern.
“On Shakespeare,” poem by John Milton – Anthony Esolen at Word & Song.
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