Les Murray says something about being stopped in his tracks, while reading poems, and asking "Now why did the poet do that?" This happens all the time. It's part of the code-breaking. When a word or phrase appears that's arresting, it does two things: it challenges my perceptions of seeing/hearing/feeling, and it moves me into new territory. By this I mean an altered state of awareness that's akin to an extended daydream, where all my senses conspire to provide fertile and syntactically engaging words or lines. It happens rarely, but when I'm there I tend to make the most of it, for days sometimes.
This stopped my square in my tracks, Valle. I do believe that you are a very very strong writer. And I would like to start a correspondence with you. Talk about our writing and other things regarding art in general. Subscribe, for I have done the same. I imagine our bonded will power with these exercises will bear much fruit. Will be reading through your posted ouvere today! I'll be in touch.
Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! What a lovely comment! 🤍 You really surprised me with that! It's such an honor to get feedback like this, especially since I definitely don’t see myself as a writer! I just started writing recently to help clear my head after making a big life decision (leaving my 20-year tech career 😁).
Honestly, I don’t think I have that much value to offer, and I have no formal training in writing. I only write when I feel inspired, and since I’m not a native English speaker, that sometimes holds me back. I don’t know a ton of fancy words to create more complex poems, but I do my best with what I have, often with a dictionary nearby. I try to keep it simple yet meaningful.
Thanks for subscribing! I have two newsletters—Runtime is more long-form (I only have two poems in there, the ones that rhyme 😊). If you’re interested in a mixed media approach where I create artwork first and then write some poems or short stories around my work, you might want to unsubscribe from Runtime and subscribe to 'VØID by vallesy' instead: https://voidbyvallesy.substack.com/. This one is a bit more creative (you’ve already read some of it, I noticed).
Right now, I’m focusing on building something that can help pay my bills, which is why I haven’t been writing much lately. I hope I can keep up, but I’ll definitely check out some of your stuff!
I hope you don’t mind that I might not be able to correspond too much. Unfortunately, bills don’t pay themselves, and I’m trying to build my business from scratch, which isn’t easy and takes a looot of time.
Thanks again for all the lovely words, and we'll keep in touch around here!
Les Murray says something about being stopped in his tracks, while reading poems, and asking "Now why did the poet do that?" This happens all the time. It's part of the code-breaking. When a word or phrase appears that's arresting, it does two things: it challenges my perceptions of seeing/hearing/feeling, and it moves me into new territory. By this I mean an altered state of awareness that's akin to an extended daydream, where all my senses conspire to provide fertile and syntactically engaging words or lines. It happens rarely, but when I'm there I tend to make the most of it, for days sometimes.
This stopped my square in my tracks, Valle. I do believe that you are a very very strong writer. And I would like to start a correspondence with you. Talk about our writing and other things regarding art in general. Subscribe, for I have done the same. I imagine our bonded will power with these exercises will bear much fruit. Will be reading through your posted ouvere today! I'll be in touch.
Looking forward.
Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words! What a lovely comment! 🤍 You really surprised me with that! It's such an honor to get feedback like this, especially since I definitely don’t see myself as a writer! I just started writing recently to help clear my head after making a big life decision (leaving my 20-year tech career 😁).
Honestly, I don’t think I have that much value to offer, and I have no formal training in writing. I only write when I feel inspired, and since I’m not a native English speaker, that sometimes holds me back. I don’t know a ton of fancy words to create more complex poems, but I do my best with what I have, often with a dictionary nearby. I try to keep it simple yet meaningful.
Thanks for subscribing! I have two newsletters—Runtime is more long-form (I only have two poems in there, the ones that rhyme 😊). If you’re interested in a mixed media approach where I create artwork first and then write some poems or short stories around my work, you might want to unsubscribe from Runtime and subscribe to 'VØID by vallesy' instead: https://voidbyvallesy.substack.com/. This one is a bit more creative (you’ve already read some of it, I noticed).
Right now, I’m focusing on building something that can help pay my bills, which is why I haven’t been writing much lately. I hope I can keep up, but I’ll definitely check out some of your stuff!
I hope you don’t mind that I might not be able to correspond too much. Unfortunately, bills don’t pay themselves, and I’m trying to build my business from scratch, which isn’t easy and takes a looot of time.
Thanks again for all the lovely words, and we'll keep in touch around here!
Oof, this one hits hard, beautifully written!
Thanks, Ryan, I'm glad you like it! 🥰
This is beautiful, Valle. Time is precious!
Indeed, Rea! Thank you for reading! ❤️
Love the ending❤✨
Thanks, Sapna! 🥰 I hope we all reach a point where we become aware of it every second!
"The tragedy
was never time moving on,
but him forgetting
to walk beside it."
I just love the way you close it like that, so beautiful. 🥹
Thanks, Carlos! I'm working harder on the endings! 😄
Well you're doing a really good job already, looking forward for more!
So nice of you to say that, Carlos! 🥰 I hope I won't disappoint!
Oh Valle. This one forces a good look into the mirror. Thank you for it.
Thank you, Birdie! ❤️ Yes, it's a reminder for all of us to be present to capture our lives!