Maybe! I’ve been playing with blackout poetry recently, using pages from Man and his Symbols by Carl Jung. Just trying to let the process unfold and surprise me.
Oh I love this! I have a journaling practice, where I work with one poetry collection at a time. I copy each poem in longhand, analyze it, respond to it, sometimes tire a poem about it, or using a line or phrase. When I finish a section, I write a cento using random lines selected from the poems. It’s almost magical!
I’ll gladly send a cento in response to your challenge!
I’m in!
Allie
Woohoo! So glad!
Phyllis, I'll bet these words really resonate with you now as you prepare for your cross-country move:
"I suffer from the tearing up of roots. Loss has made everything sharp."
I've never tried writing a cento, but I'm in the phase of life where I'm saying "yes" to things so, Okay! I will try it.
Woohoo! I give thanks for your “yes.”
And yes to what you say about the move. Obviously the pulling up is different from the putting down of roots. And yet these belong to each other.
Wonderful idea. Wonderful cento!
Glad you liked my cento, Ronnie. Perhaps one day I’ll get to read one of yours?
The eye of the storm is oft peaceful and warm,
Not far away the storm it still rages.
While things may be calm now it may bring you harm.
So follow the wisdom of sages.
Seek a safe, peaceful shelter with haste.
As it passes you by, look up to the sky
Let the storm seek its pace.
and give the day another try.
Note: I don't know what you want, or expect, but here are my thoughts just the same
If it isn't appropriate then give me the blame.
Thank you for your poem, Richard! Did you just pen it? (I’m assuming it isn’t a cento, as there’s no attribution, but I’m grateful all the same.)
My goodness this is gorgeous! Thank you!
You’re so welcome! Care to try making one?
Maybe! I’ve been playing with blackout poetry recently, using pages from Man and his Symbols by Carl Jung. Just trying to let the process unfold and surprise me.
Cool! Feel free to send me a sample sometime. I’m intrigued by it but haven’t tried it yet. Maybe we can do a Raft Dig on blackout poetry sometime!
Oh I love this! I have a journaling practice, where I work with one poetry collection at a time. I copy each poem in longhand, analyze it, respond to it, sometimes tire a poem about it, or using a line or phrase. When I finish a section, I write a cento using random lines selected from the poems. It’s almost magical!
I’ll gladly send a cento in response to your challenge!
Can’t wait to see your cento, Debora!