“Poetry forms the quality of light within which we predicate our hopes and dreams toward survival and change, first made into language, then into idea, then into more tangible action.”
– Audre Lorde, “Poetry is Not a Luxury” reprinted from Poets & Writers
Poetry startles us to listen to an interior voice we business artists often forget or ignore.
That voice, rife with image and cadence, odd combinations and surprising twists, reminds us of a reservoir we each possess for intentional living, business artistry, and, yes, innovation.
Poetry more than any form might be the innovator’s language whether she identifies herself as poet or not. Innovation to create, to combine, to think, to make, to feel, to live anew.
A few things have conspired in my attention to write this piece today and to invite you to write your year anew.
One: I’ve noticed a few friends and numerous people in our private and free #Quest2015 forum have drafted poems that light a way for their year.
Two: I have known for months that this year might be the year I bring forward again my poetry. In my twenties and thirties I regularly published poetry, but for the past decade although I have written poetry steadfastly I have not deliberately sought to publish much. That will change.
Three: This month’s issue of Poets & Writers featured a set of writing prompts, something I have not noticed before. Here is the prompt:
Looking Ahead
As the New Year begins, heed Lorde’s message. Poetry is the means by which we build a future, not just for ourselves, but also for the world at large. Take a moment now to think big. Write down all the hopes you have for the year to come and weave them together into a poem. Keep this poem with you as a guide – read it when you feel you’re drifting off course.
Four: I took a walk with words and dreams.
I offer mine and invite yours. Include yours in the comments section here or link to your own.
Where to begin? Begin by looking and listening. Look at something sensual and physical and render part of it into words. Listen to the voice running through you. Don’t force anything at first. Follow the line of words. Play with arrangement as you wish.
There is a touch of poetry here, JD. I so look forward to your poems in the world. Until then, this playful dance of business art, together. Many thanks, Suzi
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There is a touch of poetry here, JD. I so look forward to your poems in the world. Until then, this playful dance of business art, together. Many thanks, Suzi
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Thanks, Suzi. Playful dance of business art, together – indeed.