http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/poems-and-me-question-for-all Just another bbPress community en-US Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:12:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/search.php http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/poems-and-me-question-for-all#post-64850 Sat, 31 May 2008 15:29:04 +0000 Loc 64850@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ When i used to cut myself, I would sometimes read books or poetry of suicide type issues. It kind of gave me a high to know others felt like me, but the down side is it also got me to cut myself more.<br /> <br /> My suggestion, get on of those 'book of quotes'. Great for questioning the universe, but doesn't insite so much self harm.<br /> <br /> If you are writting poetry, you dont need a set formula, just write. It's like art. Not everyone is gonna understand it, but as long a people are thinking then you did well. http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/poems-and-me-question-for-all#post-64825 Sat, 31 May 2008 05:12:17 +0000 leedoyle 64825@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Thank you. I will go and take a look at these writers shortly.<br /> <br /> One thing we all need to do is keep Poem writing as a therapeutic fix a secret... If we don't I think all councillor would go down the drain soon. http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/poems-and-me-question-for-all#post-64753 Fri, 30 May 2008 13:33:00 +0000 Terhen 64753@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Hello leedoyle!<br /> <br /> I think that a good way to find what you need is to go to your nearest library and ask a librarian to recommend you some poetry-books/poets. Naturally you don't have to say any other reason for your request than a newlyfound interest in poetry...<br /> <br /> I'm sorry that you're feeling depressed, and have had some bad experienses resently!!!! Hopefully you'll soon start to feel better!!! Writing poems is a good way to get things out of your system; in a way it heals the mind and soul.<br /> <br /> One doesn't have to be 'good' or extremely talented to write poems (as you can see from my poem about losing a baby...). And what's more; this is a friendly place (site) to be.<br /> <br /> I could recommend you some poets, who are well known and loved, though not contemporary:<br /> <br /> 1. Sylvia Plath <br /> 2. W.H. Auden<br /> 3. John Donne<br /> <br /> Good luck! And remember: Everybody has to start from the beginning...<br /> T http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/poems-and-me-question-for-all#post-64740 Fri, 30 May 2008 10:49:45 +0000 leedoyle 64740@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Hi FryFan20, <br /> <br /> I have to admit Poetry is what has got me through this whole thing. It has been my medication and it has made me understand so much.<br /> <br /> I know most of what I have ever read is my own work... And even reading that answers many of my own questions about life... which is very strange.<br /> <br /> I hope someone can help me with some book as I really cant wait to start reading. http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/poems-and-me-question-for-all#post-64739 Fri, 30 May 2008 10:46:28 +0000 fryfan20 64739@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ hi leedoyle,<br /> <br /> i don't think you have to worry because you never have read any poetry, if it feels right for you than it is right.<br /> <br /> i'm afraid that i can't help on the matter of any books, i have not read any :-// <br /> <br /> i'm sorry that you feel bad and hope that you will be better soon &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/poems-and-me-question-for-all#post-64737 Fri, 30 May 2008 10:38:04 +0000 leedoyle 64737@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Hi, this is a help question so if I have posted in the wrong section I am very sorry (Please move me)<br /> <br /> <br /> I have been writing poetry for around 9 months now due to some bad situations in my life. I had never written anything before this but for some unknown reason it just felt right.<br /> <br /> I have just got my hands on Stephen Frys book The Ode Less Travelled: unlocking the Poet Within and started to worry.<br /> <br /> The reason I started to worry is I have never read any poetry apart from a few that I have read on some blogs... I would like to know if anyone has any tips on some books to read and who I should look for.<br /> <br /> Right now I am depressed due to the events in my life... I would like to find some poems which are written from the same points of view.<br /> <br /> My English (Writing and spelling) is very poor. But I am trying not to let this hold me back.<br /> <br /> Any help would be great.