Tuesday, April 5, 2011
workshop :/
I have to admit I am so nervous for people to finally read some of the poems I have been writing. I feel like everyone else is able to find their muse and be creative and original in their own way, but I cannot. I feel like I write about the same thing, which is the weather, and I don't know if that is okay, but it is something that is constantly on my mind. I'm really not looking forward to reading my poem outloud on Thursday and for people to make comments on what they think. Of course, I am going to appreciate whatever advice I get, but I just don't want to be embarrassed...I suppose everyone gets a feeling of nervousness before sharing, but I am beyond that point. I feel like my work isn't good enough for people to even comment on. I mean obviously I know I'm not a poet and most likely wont be, but I just want to know that I'm doing this right. However, I did really enjoy the poems that were shared today! Everyone's were so different and I think that little by little we are learning more about each other by reading how and what people write about. I applaud Jenny for going first today because that must have been horrifying! I hope that I receive good advice and comments and can improve my poems for my portfolio. Please don't rip me to shreads! :)
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I feel the same way. But I feel like in my class people were extremely honest, so it scares me a bit more to share my own work. I feel people were more brutal in my class which scares me but I suppose we will see how the next few days go.. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteTry to relax. Everyone is a bit nervous, it is difficult to share emotions with people you hardly know. Honesty is a good thing, it will help us all grow as writers. I find weather quite fascinating and I write about nature often, so I will be looking forward to your poetry. Everyone is unique in their own way, don't get discouraged.
ReplyDeleteI feel very similar as well. I've never had anyone critique my poetry before so I don't really know what to expect, but I guess there is a first time for everything. Also, writing about the same thing every time isn't a bad thing, if it is something that you like or something that interests you and you can write about it then you should do it. I also don't think that anyone is going to be critiquing any of the poetry that harshly so I wouldn't worry about getting any really negative feedback, but it is kind of nerve racking to think about what everyone thinks of your poetry.
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