Finding Poetry in Daily Life
By Cecily Thyme
I’m tired of people taking poetry so seriously. It’s an art. It’s a craft. It’s not easy. It’s not something just anyone can do. But it doesn’t have to be painful.
Look at the world in which we live. Look at how much beauty is all around us – the sunshine, the trees, those little kids bundled in their winter clothes until they can barely walk. Soon, spring starts, with all of its blossoms and promise that the new life of the earth holds a new promise for all of us.
Your life is not meaningless. So you’re not rich, you’re not famous, you’re not in a glamorous job. But there are so many people just like you, trying to make it through the day. If you write about it in a way to which they can relate, you make it easier for them to get through their day, which in turn, helps you get through yours.
Even the not-so-nice stuff is inspiration. Does something make you angry? Write about it! For centuries, writers were feared because of the power of words. Grab some of that power, make it your own, and make a positive change in the world!
Every breath, every heartbeat, has the potential for inspiration, and, therefore, the potential for positive change.
Cecily Thyme believes if more people work for positive change, negativity can be defeated.
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