egb, 1 month ago

@poetry @writingcommunity I also noticed I was more drawn to lyricism and expressiveness this year, whereas last year I was more interested in storytelling, fantasy, and surrealism. I don't really have any insight as to why that is, it's just something I noticed. I think it's interesting how one's voice kind of expands and contracts over time.

Anyway, I'm going to need to take a bit of social media break now. This is truly the highlight of my year but it is exhausting!

egb, 1 month ago

@poetry @writingcommunity A few things I learned this year:

1. Some poems are for the eye, others for the ear

2. It's possible to create new, complete, surprising poems, even when revisiting the same topics and themes over and over

3. Writing with peers and learning from mentors (both formal and informal) makes a huge difference

egb, 1 month ago

@poetry @writingcommunity Every time I do this challenge, I learn so much about myself I feel like a whole new person. It’s as much about poems as it is about processing, grieving, accepting, celebrating, resting, learning, questioning, answering, feeling, befriending, and letting go.