Elisa Matvejeva is a contemporary poet and filmmaker currently residing in London, England. From her travels around the world, she has gained a unique voice and uses it to write her poems. Elisa has been writing since she could hold a pen and, with her mother's encouragement, has made sure always to keep creating. With the publication of her first book, Elisa hopes to continue making more of both beautiful words and films. In her free time, she enjoys films, wine, and cuddling small animals. She's on Instagram as: @elisa.matvejeva
How does a poem begin?
For me, every poem has to start off either with a bang or a truth. Every poem must be ingrained into the reader’s memory as something they could relate to or picture very clearly. Something fascinating enough to stay on their mind despite the poem having ended long before. I think it’s important to grip your reader early on. Many poems have strong punchlines at the end, but I believe in the importance of creating a lasting first impression.
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