I think that art is very important, especially as a way of healing, no matter what from. So I think it's good to be aware of the benfits of Art, what it does, how it helps people.
Of course poetry is art. Words are beautiful! I think its awesome that you're starting to draw, that's what I do but I can't write to save my life... Art though to me (because of my past) is just reclaiming the beauty in the world.
positiveout, I think you can write fantastic poetry. Put down some words and there ya go! Poetry is defined by the community not by textbook definitions or rhyming. There are poems like that, but anything...everything...described by words is, in fact, poetry.
Please try writing a couple of lines....pleeeeeze. Or if that's a bit much to start with, would you copy and paste your favorite line or couple of lines of poetry as a comment in this discussion?
You can do it!
I'll give you an example....this is just off the top of my head...
Like trying to break into life forever
But can't change the weather
I don't get better.
I'm going back to where I've been
Won't someone please let me in
I need shelter from myself
Can you hear me?
Please send help!
Raining in my mind
Another storm another day
They don't take away my crime
No, they don't make it go away
Please try writing a couple of lines....pleeeeeze. Or if that's a bit much to start with, would you copy and paste your favorite line or couple of lines of poetry as a comment in this discussion?
You can do it!
I'll give you an example....this is just off the top of my head...
Like trying to break into life forever
But can't change the weather
I don't get better.
I'm going back to where I've been
Won't someone please let me in
I need shelter from myself
Can you hear me?
Please send help!
Raining in my mind
Another storm another day
They don't take away my crime
No, they don't make it go away