In poetry who do you write for?

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INSOMNIAC

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What is the essence of good writing? If self indulgence is embarrassing and self-amusement is wasteful; who do you write for? Does a dense style, ostentation or pomposity obscure meaning or arouse suspicion; or does it make you want to dig into the dictionary to discover the hidden message and reread? Is turgidity and bombast, pedantry, strutting and self preening an endearing quality for a poet? Is it just as adorable as the good looking guy on the beach who flexes his muscles for the young girls? Is it possible to be simply subtle and relevant, logical and poetic, without being a bore? What is the best model to follow?
 
I write because
if I don't I
will become paranoid
and drunk on visions
that seem real
but are not.

To be turgid and bom-
bastic, just once
in my life
would be like a hot shower
without water.
 
i write for myself to try and deal with frustrating and emotional baggage that haunts me mostly it sounds self absorbed and self pitying (which is fine i suppose) whats the old adage write about what you know and who knows your feelings better than yourself.its only recently ive posted some on here (which can turn into a double edged sword) its not an attempt to say oh dear look at me rather to share what ive gone through so that others who cannot give voice to their experiences can maybe find someone who has gone through something similar for me at least its been helpful if anyone gets something out of it too that's grand.style?? gut feeling ,structure whatever it needs to be
 
Here is my poem to answer your question:

“I Write Bad Poetry”


I write bad poetry
so you say
where is the power of your imagery
In fact, where is your imagery

I write bad poetry
Can't you understand
I won't conform to your demands
Suddenly struck I write
but don't expect rewriting
Rhyming is an impossibility
so please don't bully me
And reasoning, you want sensibility
but that 's not my way
really, do you need more convincing
I write bad poetry
and if I laugh at convention
that's my happiest invention

I write bad poetry
and you insist on knowing why
and what for
rebel that I am still
I hope you will understand

I write bad poetry for me and dare
dear you
 
I write because
if I don't I
will become paranoid
and drunk on visions
that seem real
but are not.

To be turgid and bom-
bastic, just once
in my life
would be like a hot shower
without water.
 
i write for myself to try and deal with frustrating and emotional baggage that haunts me mostly it sounds self absorbed and self pitying (which is fine i suppose) whats the old adage write about what you know and who knows your feelings better than yourself.its only recently ive posted some on here (which can turn into a double edged sword) its not an attempt to say oh dear look at me rather to share what ive gone through so that others who cannot give voice to their experiences can maybe find someone who has gone through something similar for me at least its been helpful if anyone gets something out of it too that's grand.style?? gut feeling ,structure whatever it needs to be
 
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