In a message dated 5/14/02 9:51:15 AM, [email protected] writes: << There is also a sense I get that boundaries actually inspire creative endeavour (just go and try to write a haiku; or reflect on why our first poet laureate might have chosen a "Restricted Form" for our Biannual poetry contests.. >>
Chris-- This is part of what I had in mind when I said that limits can enhance creativity. I do like your thoughts about truly filling a smaller space rather than rattling around in a too-large space! My friend and doctor told me to buy the smallest-size suitcase for a trip, so I would not be tempted to haul a lot of stuff I did not really need. Think there is some wisdom here. I've also learned from experience that haiku or some other very-structured form can take me places in a poem that I would never get to in free verse (which is usually my first choice). Joelle * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected], Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
