Description: Encourage use of imagery by discussion and exercises. Leader: Scribbler Moderator(s): Geezer, Paul, Mark Objectives: Getting accustomed to using imagery. Level of expertise: Open to all Subject matter: imagery
Imagery in poetry
imagery definition:The art of making images, figurative language, the product of imagination. (this comes from Webster's 9th collegiate dictionary.)
Opening statement...Why use imagery?One reason is to add beauty to a poem, Another is to draw a reader into your poem.
Here is an example of a good use of imagery by Robert Frost.
Good Hours
I had for my winter evening walk
no one at all with whom to talk,
but I had the cottages in a row
up to their shining eyes in snow
And I thought I had the folk within
I had the sound of a violin.
I had a glimpse through curtain laces
of youthful forms and youthful faces.
I had such company outward bound
I went until there were no cottages found
I turned and repenting,but coming back
I saw no window but was black.
Over the snow my creaking feet
disturbed the slumbering village street
like profanation by your leave
at ten o'clock of a winter eve.
Now we'll discuss how this drew the readers in
It's the imagery which did that. Don't believe it?
then reread it leaving out all descriptive words.
open to questions and comments. We will now also talk about the many types of imagery
onward to exercises
#1 each person try to write a poem with little or no imagery
post your poem on stream(don't forget to hit the workshop button)
also try to keep it under 16 lines
2. Everybody read all these imagery poor poems and post your thoughts comment section below each poem
3.Check the membership list.
go to the person listed below your name.
Now rewrite his/her poem using rich imagery
Be sure to acknowledge the original writer
post your rewrite on stream.
DO NOT RUSH!!!
4. We will now discuss each rewritten poem comparing it to original write
*discussions will be ongoing throughout the shop on stream.
5. Now write a poem using what you have learned here.
6. read all these final poems and comment hen vote on your favorite DO NOT VOTE FOR MY POEM
Subject to change
Comments
Lavender
Sat, 2024-04-06 21:55
Imagery Workshop
Yes! Please add me. I look forward to this!
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Candlewitch
Sun, 2024-04-07 08:06
:)
Please Add me to the list, too!
thanks, Cat
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scribbler
Sun, 2024-04-07 09:58
Hi Cat
You are in
tyro
Mon, 2024-04-15 14:47
I would like to join
I would like to join
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The most powerful reaction
of mind on mind
is transference of sight
scribbler
Mon, 2024-04-15 19:15
Hi Tyro
Will be glad to have you join
scribbler
Sat, 2024-04-20 17:13
OK folks the shop will commence May first
When you see me start it via a blog/shop post you will know it's time to put on your thinking hats lol
Candlewitch
Sat, 2024-04-20 19:50
So sorry Scrib,
I guess I jumped the gun. It is taken care of now. I deleted it.
*hugs, Cat
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When someone reads your work
And responds, please be courteous
And reply in kind, thanks.
scribbler
Sun, 2024-04-21 11:55
no need
apologize
Rula
Sun, 2024-04-28 11:42
Please
I'd like to join
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scribbler
Sun, 2024-04-28 14:58
Hi Rula
I will be pleased to put you on the list. I hope the stuff going on in Gaza is not affecting you and yours
Rula
Sun, 2024-04-28 15:19
Thank you Stan!
I really appreciate it.
The conflicts, been in Palestine, are a bit away from where we are in Jordan. However, emotionally everyone is affected. We can't stop thinking about everything going there.
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scribbler
Sun, 2024-04-28 16:22
Well
Maybe the shop will take your mid of it at least a little