budding lyricists
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Topic: budding lyricists
Posted By: Pnoom!
Subject: budding lyricists
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 16:54
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A lot of reading Kurt Vonnegut and listening to the excellent lyrics of Pink Floyd (at the time the only band I truly liked), I decided to become a poet. I wrote a bunch of mediocre poems inspired by Kurt Vonnegut, then wrote a bunch of poems about war (many inspired by Kurt Vonnegut). I dropped the KV references, and finally made them my own. From that point, I have been writing poetry. I have since the beginning cherished the idea of being a lyricist for a prog band (like Sinfield for King Crimson). I'm still in high school, so it might actually be feasible... The only problem is that I have no knowledge of music whatsoever. But I am pretty good at the lyrical part of this thing known as a concept album... |
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Posted By: Asyte2c00
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 17:56
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Yes, I am an auspicious poet as well.
I have been writing seriously for a year and a half.
Most of my poetry is despondent reminiscent of Hammill.
Most times I write late at night trying to capture the visions I have experienced in dreams.
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Posted By: Arrrghus
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 18:02
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I am a published poet (honestly, I have had 1 poem published!).
Also, I write in several styles: Hammillesque, the fancy iambic pentameter stuff, abstract, surreal (that's fun), absurdist, humorous, and standard love poems. ------------- 
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Posted By: Asyte2c00
Date Posted: October 16 2006 at 18:07
| For me, poetry is can only be depressing, humorous poetry is usually hackneyed and contrived. |
Posted By: yesfan88
Date Posted: October 18 2006 at 00:42
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You need a "yes, and I like Kurt Vonnegut" option.
I occasionally write poetry, although not very good, and I've read almost everything Vonnegut has ever written. ------------- "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"- Evelyn Beatrice Hall |
Posted By: Pnoom!
Date Posted: October 19 2006 at 21:37
Yeah, I agree. Fun is good sometimes, but generally being depressing is much more satisfying. My latest work, a series of poems against war in general, with references to Iraq and WWII. |
Asyte2c00 wrote:Posted By: Pnoom!
Date Posted: October 19 2006 at 21:38
Same here (about reading Vonnegut). Sorry about missing that option. |
Posted By: Pnoom!
Date Posted: October 19 2006 at 21:39
| Actually, how do I edit my poll, so that I can fix that? |