How does a poem begin?
Almost any provocation can result in sitting down to start a poem: an overheard conversation, a billboard, a piece of music, another poem. If I can sit down in the moment of illumination, I’ll start writing lines or even just doodling. If I can’t put pencil to paper when the spark strikes, I might write a note in my phone or phone home and leave myself a message to ensure I don’t forget the inspiration. WARNING: if the inspiration comes in a dream, don’t ignore it; grab your journal and write it down—it will disappear by morning!
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