I was going to focus on Elizabeth Bishop's "One Art" as an example of a villanelle. But, since I have been working on a sestina, I decided to read Bishop's "Sestina" for some encouragement. A sestina is a challenging, yet worthwhile form. I have written and published one that is, interestingly, titled "Sestina." I cannot recall how many sittings it took for me to draft my published sestina. But, the one I have been working on simmered for about two weeks before I dared to write a first line. I am not quite halfway in formulating my ideas and thoughts. Part of the issue is that the theme revolves around an issue. Perhaps it is one that is too current and raw for me to write well at the present time. Perhaps it is one that is not personal enough for me. Which is perhaps why I needed to read another sestina besides my own to continue with this new poem.
Poetic Form: Sestina
Poetic Form: Sestina
Poetic Form: Sestina
I was going to focus on Elizabeth Bishop's "One Art" as an example of a villanelle. But, since I have been working on a sestina, I decided to read Bishop's "Sestina" for some encouragement. A sestina is a challenging, yet worthwhile form. I have written and published one that is, interestingly, titled "Sestina." I cannot recall how many sittings it took for me to draft my published sestina. But, the one I have been working on simmered for about two weeks before I dared to write a first line. I am not quite halfway in formulating my ideas and thoughts. Part of the issue is that the theme revolves around an issue. Perhaps it is one that is too current and raw for me to write well at the present time. Perhaps it is one that is not personal enough for me. Which is perhaps why I needed to read another sestina besides my own to continue with this new poem.