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#94299 - I've always enjoyed writing. I've been writing stories and exc… [+] (14 replies) 08/23/2017 on xblthatguy's profile 0

#94300 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

After thinking about your words, you're essentially saying that poetry is one's own thoughts and emotions put into written words. That it stems from ones motivations, inspirations and desires and it is nothing one really has to think about - it just comes and goes.

#94301 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Exactly. You, like the words you use, like the experiences you have, your feelings on things, that's what makes poetry. If not, it would all sound and look the same.

#94302 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

I suppose that makes sense. May I ask you a favor?

#94303 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Hm?

#94304 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

I would like you to share one of your poems with me. One that has a special meaning to you.

#94305 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

orojackson.com/threads/what-love-is.4...

#94306 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

Bad people using love to influence others for their own personal gain? Am I reading that correctly?

#94307 - xblthatguy Comment deleted by

#94308 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

I must admit the art of poetry continues to elude me, but I think I am coming closer to understand it. It is not the meaning one has to think about, it is about finding the right words to express it, to think outside the box.

Thank you for taking the time to break it down. I will take some time to reflect upon it.

#94309 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Of course, always glad to help.

#94310 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

The days were long, the nights were restless
My mind was plagued, leaving me breathless
Long was my search for the light
Until one day it has appeared, and I took flight
Closer, closer, ever closer it came
A blinding light, whispering my name
In its shining beauty I saw a face
As it gently enveloped me
In its saving grace.

Well, I tried. What do you think?

#94311 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

It's nice. I like it.

Be sure to try all sorts of rhyme schemes. I used to google them and try to do each one when I was younger.

#94312 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

Thanks, it took me a bit. This is fun.

I'll be sure to do that. Thesaurus should help, too.

#94313 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Thesauruses and reading are your biggest ally.

#166689 - Now for chapter 6... [+] (1 reply) 08/23/2017 on scarysnowman's profile 0

#166693 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

Oh snip snap, badda bizzety bap.

#166681 - I usually fix the grammar before I send it to you; but I was i… [+] (3 replies) 08/23/2017 on scarysnowman's profile 0

#166682 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

It happens. No big deal.

#166689 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Now for chapter 6...

#166693 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

Oh snip snap, badda bizzety bap.

#94297 - Gladly! [+] (16 replies) 08/23/2017 on xblthatguy's profile 0

#94298 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

Well, the thing is, I get random spurts of ibspiration where I say something (pseudo) poetic to someone, especially if I'm close to the person. Now when I sit down and try to think of something I come up empty handed.

How do you do it? Where do you draw your inspiration from?

#94299 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

I've always enjoyed writing. I've been writing stories and excerpts since I was a child. Inspiration comes and goes, and changes over time. Strong emotions are usually the initial foundations. What upsets you? What soothes you? In this way, little situations can mean as much as large ones. It's in that, where relatability and understanding is found.

Some poetry paints a situation over the initial strong emotion to prove a point. Some keep the emotion raw, while others divert themselves and take a meek approach.

Approach poetry like you approach life. Pseudo-poetry does not exist. To say as much is an insult onto yourself.

#94300 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

#94301 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Exactly. You, like the words you use, like the experiences you have, your feelings on things, that's what makes poetry. If not, it would all sound and look the same.

#94302 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

I suppose that makes sense. May I ask you a favor?

#94303 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Hm?

#94304 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

I would like you to share one of your poems with me. One that has a special meaning to you.

#94305 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

orojackson.com/threads/what-love-is.4...

#94306 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

Bad people using love to influence others for their own personal gain? Am I reading that correctly?

#94307 - xblthatguy Comment deleted by

#94308 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

#94309 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Of course, always glad to help.

#94310 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

#94311 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

It's nice. I like it.

Be sure to try all sorts of rhyme schemes. I used to google them and try to do each one when I was younger.

#94312 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

Thanks, it took me a bit. This is fun.

I'll be sure to do that. Thesaurus should help, too.

#94313 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Thesauruses and reading are your biggest ally.

#94295 - ? [+] (18 replies) 08/22/2017 on xblthatguy's profile 0

#94296 - enslavedyouth (08/22/2017) [-]

I've been trying my hand at poetry, but don't really know where to start. Since I've always admired your talent for it, I thought I ask you about it.

#94297 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Gladly!

#94298 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

#94299 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

#94300 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

#94301 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Exactly. You, like the words you use, like the experiences you have, your feelings on things, that's what makes poetry. If not, it would all sound and look the same.

#94302 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

I suppose that makes sense. May I ask you a favor?

#94303 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Hm?

#94304 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

I would like you to share one of your poems with me. One that has a special meaning to you.

#94305 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

orojackson.com/threads/what-love-is.4...

#94306 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

Bad people using love to influence others for their own personal gain? Am I reading that correctly?

#94307 - xblthatguy Comment deleted by

#94308 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

#94309 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Of course, always glad to help.

#94310 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

#94311 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

It's nice. I like it.

Be sure to try all sorts of rhyme schemes. I used to google them and try to do each one when I was younger.

#94312 - enslavedyouth (08/23/2017) [-]

Thanks, it took me a bit. This is fun.

I'll be sure to do that. Thesaurus should help, too.

#94313 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Thesauruses and reading are your biggest ally.

#166678 - *** “Wow, this apple tree is stacked!” Taylor climbed u… [+] (5 replies) 08/22/2017 on scarysnowman's profile 0

#166679 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

Hmm. Alrighty, cool.
Few grammatical errors you might want to clear out, but I'm happy that things are starting to really happen.

#166681 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

I usually fix the grammar before I send it to you; but I was in a rush this tome

#166682 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

It happens. No big deal.

#166689 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Now for chapter 6...

#166693 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

Oh snip snap, badda bizzety bap.

#166677 - Comment deleted [+] (6 replies) 08/22/2017 on scarysnowman's profile 0

#166678 - xblthatguy (08/22/2017) [-]

***
“Wow, this apple tree is stacked!” Taylor climbed up the tree, and began tossing a bunch of fruit down to Suta.
“How many are we going to need?” Suta asked, “Isn’t this a bit much?”
“We?” Taylor replied, “Those are just for me!”
“This girl and her appetite…” Suta chuckled.
“Hey!” Taylor jumped down from the tree, holding a purple fruit with many squiggly lines on it. “This isn’t an apple I’ve seen before…”
“That kind of looks like…” Suta stared at the fruit, and Taylor took a bite.
“Doesn’t taste too great, but food is food.” Taylor shrugged and ate the rest.
“Wait, don’t!” Suta dropped the apples, but Taylor had just swallowed the rest.
“That looked like the fruit that gave me the ability to fly…” He announced.
“Huh. I don’t feel any different, though. Maybe if I…”
“This way, men!” A voice shouted. Suta and Taylor looked at each other, and immediately climbed up the fruit tree.
***
Five years ago…
Taylor asleep lay on a bed, with Suta sitting by her side, reading a novel. The young girl opened her eyes, making random sounds and groaning. Taylor put his novel down and looked over towards her.
“Who are you? Where am I?” Taylor asked.
“Suta. Mayor’s house.” He responded. “Who’re you?”
“Janet Taylor. My raft got caught by a big wave and after that I don’t remember much…” She shook her head.
“You were on the ocean? By yourself?” Suta’s eyes widened.
“Well, yeah.” Taylor gave a small laugh, “It’s dangerous, but when you’re on the ocean… It’s like you’re in your own world.”
“Like writing a story…” Suta tilted his head. “It’s you deciding everything.”
“Exactly. It’s a lot of fun!” Taylor gleefully grinned.
“I’d love to write my own story someday…” Suta looked down at the novel.
“Then maybe we should sail together.” Taylor offered, “It’d be an adventure you could write about!”
“Now?” Suta asked, “We don’t have anything to ride, no food, no money…And the mayor wouldn’t let you leave!”
“...” Taylor stared at Suta, “Hmm… I want to leave first chance I get.”
“That’s dangerous to travel alone!” Suta protested, “But… How about we travel together?”
“Deal!” Taylor smiled.
“My own story…” Suta stared again at his novel.
***
“Ooh, good. Apples. I’m starving!” The lead bandit, dressed in ragged clothing and a dirtied white bandana picked one off the ground and began eating it.
“There’s apples over there?” Another yelled towards the bandit. Soon, they all gathered and surrounded the tree, while Suta and Taylor remained still on a covered section of the tree on the opposite side of the bandits. Taylor’s foot began slipping and Suta reached out and grabbed it, however the duo lost balance and fell down the tree.
“Tykes?” One bandit asked.
“We need to take care of them quickly!” The lead bandit pulled out sword, while others pulled out pistols. Taylor and Suta looked on each other, and Suta quickly punched the air towards the tree. The strong breeze caused apples to fall of the tree and onto the heads of the bandits.
“Come on!” Suta picked up Taylor and the two began to run. The bandit group chased after them, firing their pistols and a few even throwing their swords. “They’re fast, Taylor hold on!” Suta slowly began levitating and grabbed Taylor’s hand. He then punched the air below him with his other hand and the two began soaring through the air. They penetrated the canopy and and birds flew from their nests, joining Suta and Taylor in the sky. “We need to go tell the mayor…”
“Shoot…” The lead bandit put his sword back into the scabbard between his sash. “We need to tell the Captain!”
[part 2]

#166679 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

Hmm. Alrighty, cool.
Few grammatical errors you might want to clear out, but I'm happy that things are starting to really happen.

#166681 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

I usually fix the grammar before I send it to you; but I was in a rush this tome

#166682 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

It happens. No big deal.

#166689 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Now for chapter 6...

#166693 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

Oh snip snap, badda bizzety bap.

#166675 - Just one more chapter and then I can start releasing them. [+] (8 replies) 08/22/2017 on scarysnowman's profile 0

#166676 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

Sounds like a plan, Stan.
Happy to see you making progress.

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#166679 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

Hmm. Alrighty, cool.
Few grammatical errors you might want to clear out, but I'm happy that things are starting to really happen.

#166681 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

I usually fix the grammar before I send it to you; but I was in a rush this tome

#166682 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

It happens. No big deal.

#166689 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Now for chapter 6...

#166693 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

Oh snip snap, badda bizzety bap.

#166673 - Yeah, that's just before the living room scene. [+] (10 replies) 08/22/2017 on scarysnowman's profile 0

#166674 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

I figured as much, yeah. Not bad, man.

#166675 - xblthatguy (08/22/2017) [-]

Just one more chapter and then I can start releasing them.

#166676 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

Sounds like a plan, Stan.
Happy to see you making progress.

#166677 - xblthatguy has deleted their comment.

#166678 - xblthatguy (08/22/2017) [-]

#166679 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

Hmm. Alrighty, cool.
Few grammatical errors you might want to clear out, but I'm happy that things are starting to really happen.

#166681 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

I usually fix the grammar before I send it to you; but I was in a rush this tome

#166682 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

It happens. No big deal.

#166689 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Now for chapter 6...

#166693 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

Oh snip snap, badda bizzety bap.

#166671 - Comment deleted [+] (12 replies) 08/22/2017 on scarysnowman's profile 0

#166672 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

Okay, sure. An added touch that reminds the reader that Suta's supposed to be the focus more than Kamau is. I think that works.

#166673 - xblthatguy (08/22/2017) [-]

Yeah, that's just before the living room scene.

#166674 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

I figured as much, yeah. Not bad, man.

#166675 - xblthatguy (08/22/2017) [-]

Just one more chapter and then I can start releasing them.

#166676 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

Sounds like a plan, Stan.
Happy to see you making progress.

#166677 - xblthatguy has deleted their comment.

#166678 - xblthatguy (08/22/2017) [-]

#166679 - scarysnowman (08/22/2017) [-]

Hmm. Alrighty, cool.
Few grammatical errors you might want to clear out, but I'm happy that things are starting to really happen.

#166681 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

I usually fix the grammar before I send it to you; but I was in a rush this tome

#166682 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

It happens. No big deal.

#166689 - xblthatguy (08/23/2017) [-]

Now for chapter 6...

#166693 - scarysnowman (08/23/2017) [-]

Oh snip snap, badda bizzety bap.

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