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Tag: Writing

Poems about writing.

It may seem strange to write of writing – but then again: What better way to reflect on the matter?

What does it mean to write? Why does one even do it? What can writing be useful for? And why is K-M Skalkenæs (in particular) doing that?

It has evolved into a fairly common theme in her poetry over time, as it neatly fits every instance of doubt or questioning the goals of her production. These are self-reflective poems, useful to consider the impact of writing, and the impulses that lead someone to write in the first place.

 

Categories the 30th

New Poem: The Wonder

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onFebruary 17, 2021January 9, 2021 Leave a comment on New Poem: The Wonder

Spindly strings of light emittedfrom a lit computer screen –nimble fingers hover overkeys that seem … Continue ReadingNew Poem: The Wonder

Categories divisive / dismissive / missive

New Poem: “two-factor communication -“

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onDecember 9, 2018July 11, 2020 Leave a comment on New Poem: “two-factor communication -“

are we to communicate in a forum fit for you it is only fair if … Continue ReadingNew Poem: “two-factor communication -“

Categories divisive / dismissive / missive

New Poem: “writing madly, desperately”

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onDecember 1, 2018July 11, 2020 Leave a comment on New Poem: “writing madly, desperately”

writing madly, desperately, cloaked in invisibility – i wanted you to listen, but you barely … Continue ReadingNew Poem: “writing madly, desperately”

Categories divisive / dismissive / missive

New Poem: “words die -“

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onNovember 27, 2018July 11, 2020 Leave a comment on New Poem: “words die -“

under radar words die – words live on paper if thoughts linger long enough – … Continue ReadingNew Poem: “words die -“

Categories divisive / dismissive / missive

New Poem: “portrait 6 – self-portrait”

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onNovember 6, 2018July 11, 2020 Leave a comment on New Poem: “portrait 6 – self-portrait”

unsuited for the digital age – I don’t want to brand myself – i am … Continue ReadingNew Poem: “portrait 6 – self-portrait”

Categories divisive / dismissive / missive

New Poem: “idea-burst”

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onOctober 17, 2018July 11, 2020 Leave a comment on New Poem: “idea-burst”

journal, mind bursting with ideas – ripe grapes of thoughts not sweet but potent – … Continue ReadingNew Poem: “idea-burst”

Categories divisive / dismissive / missive

New Poem: “i am a pile of garbage”

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onOctober 14, 2018July 11, 2020 Leave a comment on New Poem: “i am a pile of garbage”

i am a pile of garbage through which some poems show – one day the … Continue ReadingNew Poem: “i am a pile of garbage”

Categories divisive / dismissive / missive

New Poem: “to you? -“

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onSeptember 25, 2018July 3, 2020 Leave a comment on New Poem: “to you? -“

to you – to who? to me? maybe. why write? why not? it’s all I’ve … Continue ReadingNew Poem: “to you? -“

Categories Light Requires Darkness

Epilogue

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onSeptember 23, 2018July 13, 2018 Leave a comment on Epilogue

  This collection willed itself into being at a time when I was planning an entirely … Continue ReadingEpilogue

Categories Light Requires Darkness

Catalyst

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onSeptember 21, 2018July 17, 2018 Leave a comment on Catalyst

What is the greatest source of inspiration? What can really make you contemplate and urge … Continue ReadingCatalyst

Categories Light Requires Darkness

The Poet Encounters the Prosaic

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onSeptember 16, 2018July 13, 2018 Leave a comment on The Poet Encounters the Prosaic

Someone once said to me: “Not all of your poems have to be good. After … Continue ReadingThe Poet Encounters the Prosaic

Categories Light Requires Darkness

The Endless Question

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onSeptember 15, 2018July 13, 2018 Leave a comment on The Endless Question

The question never ceases to surprise me – the only one most men have wits … Continue ReadingThe Endless Question

Categories Light Requires Darkness

Whatever Comes Of It, At Least I Tried, I Did

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onSeptember 10, 2018July 17, 2018 Leave a comment on Whatever Comes Of It, At Least I Tried, I Did

I would write, I would write but I am tired and the words don’t come … Continue ReadingWhatever Comes Of It, At Least I Tried, I Did

Categories Light Requires Darkness

The Words Don’t Wait

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onAugust 27, 2018July 17, 2018 Leave a comment on The Words Don’t Wait

The words don’t come when I want them to – they drift through my mind … Continue ReadingThe Words Don’t Wait

Categories Light Requires Darkness

Dear Reader

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onAugust 11, 2018July 17, 2018 Leave a comment on Dear Reader

I see you not, reader, but I speak to you, believe in your existence through … Continue ReadingDear Reader

Categories Seen From a Distance People Lose Their Eyes

One Could Write of the Future

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onMarch 17, 2018March 20, 2018 Leave a comment on One Could Write of the Future

One could write of the future. It’s just so hard. Because you then accept in … Continue ReadingOne Could Write of the Future

Categories Seen From a Distance People Lose Their Eyes

How About Writing About Something I Know?

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onMarch 17, 2018March 23, 2018 Leave a comment on How About Writing About Something I Know?

How about writing about something I know? Something I care about? How about not caring … Continue ReadingHow About Writing About Something I Know?

Categories Seen From a Distance People Lose Their Eyes

I Want to Write About Lolland

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onMarch 17, 2018March 23, 2018 Leave a comment on I Want to Write About Lolland

I want to write something beautiful. I want to write something meaningful. And perhaps that’s … Continue ReadingI Want to Write About Lolland

Categories Seen From a Distance People Lose Their Eyes

I Want To Believe

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onMarch 17, 2018March 20, 2018 Leave a comment on I Want To Believe

I want to believe that I could create something that could last beyond my years. … Continue ReadingI Want To Believe

Categories Seen From a Distance People Lose Their Eyes

I Have a Crippling Fear of Writing

K-M SkalkenæsPosted onMarch 17, 2018March 23, 2018 Leave a comment on I Have a Crippling Fear of Writing

My biggest wish for the future is that everybody would stop pretending that they are … Continue ReadingI Have a Crippling Fear of Writing

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