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~ The Poet's Place Cafe~

by Dave's try to catch up.

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A place for discussion on poetry, reviews, contests, etc.

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Jul 31, 2017 at 6:52 pm

#3109128

Muse vs. Critic

by Dave's try to catch up.

Harnessing your muse will be easier if you recognize the dual nature of a writer’s mind and understand that each aspect tends to work in opposition to the other. Your task is to train each side to work in harmony with the other.

The shy, elusive creative spirit which supplies all the treasures of memory, emotion, hints of character, and sparks of inspiration frequently operates at a subconscious level, beyond the glaring light of scrutiny.

Phantoms

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...haunting my soul.
#1349552 by Dave's try to catch up.

This artistic part of the brain is an uninhibited inventor of new patterns, tones and shades capable of turning a giant airliner into a soaring silver bird. It provides a channel for creative instincts and must be given free rein to engage new ideas without obstruction or fear of retribution. Although we can’t all be Mozarts or Picassos, we all have some measure of genius within us. That inherent ability to capture flashes of inner awareness, interpret penetrating insights, and perceive the essence of life must be liberated so it can flow unhindered along the river of inspiration into your work.

The logical part of the writer’s brain perceives the world from an objective point of view according to established criteria--analyzing, arranging, critiquing, correcting, and preparing your artistic brainchild to meet the outside world. Since this critical creature tends to be meddlesome and overbearing, it must be trained to give the artist within sufficient latitude to create freely.

Along with critical analysis and refinement, the censor’s functions also include providing suitable conditions for the artist to thrive. This entails finding a time and place for the quiet reverie required to let the inspiration flow uninterrupted.

Another very important responsibility is to serve as a buffer against the ruthless reproach of the outside world. Whatever you do, do NOT let the sensitive artist see any of those nasty rejection letters.

The writer’s logic is much better equipped with the objectivity required to handle that kind of critical response.

As an exercise in objective observation, picture yourself as someone else would see you at this moment. Turn the creative writer’s eye on yourself, describing your appearance and any impressions a stranger might gather about your attitude, mood, and body language. Then use the same objective examination technique as you remember yourself performing simple tasks. This exercise is meant only to strengthen your powers of objective observation, so there is no need to share it with others.

Final assignment: Share your thoughts about how you plan to let the light of your creativity shine.

Post your visions in "~ The Poet's Place Cafe~"

discussion forum. Then clean up all the loose ends and go forth into a world made brighter by your shining luminescence.

Let the creativity flow from your soul!

Dave

Aug 1, 2017 at 1:03 am

#3109372

Re: Muse vs. Critic

by Lisa Noe

Summer Days
By Lisa Noe

I plan to run barefoot in the sand,
holding my lovers gentle hand.
I smile up to the glaring sun,
while having loads and loads of fun.
I'll eat marshmallows when it turns night,
toasting them in the fire so bright.
I'll share my fondest dreams with you,
you'll smile at me and say me too.
butterflies swat in and around,
very often landing on the ground.
blue ones, yellow ones, and dotted ones as well
I watched them until they fell.
But fear not, they did not die,
only God knows the reason why.
little bees will join in,
pollinating our flowers deep within.
I love the summer days,
even when the weather is a haze.
It puts a smile upon my face,
and keeps me grounded here in my place.

Lisa Noe~kittylove