Summary
The website content reflects on the recurring theme of dreams in the author's writings throughout the year, with various poems and musings on the subject.
Abstract
The author, known as Lucy (The Eggcademic), has noticed a prevalent theme of dreams in their writings over the past year. Despite not consciously dwelling on dreams during waking hours, they have unconsciously woven this motif into their work. The exploration of dreams began with a poem about robot dreams that adhered to a vowel challenge, followed by pieces capturing the essence of déjà vu, absurd post-apocalyptic scenarios with functional technology, and a sensory haiku equating food to a dream-like experience. The journey concludes with a harrowing recurring nightmare, "Lasagna Man," which includes a content warning for mentions of blood and flesh. The author invites readers to share their main writing themes from 2020, indicating an interest in the broader landscape of literary preoccupations.
Opinions
- The author is surprised by the frequent appearance of the theme of dreams in their work, suggesting an unconscious fascination with the subject.
- Dreams are portrayed in various lights, from whimsical and thought-provoking to unsettling and dark.
- The author values poetic challenges and constraints, as evidenced by the vowel poem about robot dreams.
- There is an appreciation for the vividness and complexity of dreams, which is mirrored in the diverse dream-related topics covered in the writings.
- The inclusion of a content warning for the poem "Lasagna Man" indicates a sensitivity to the potential impact of darker themes on readers.
- By inviting others to share their main writing themes, the author shows an interest in engaging with the wider writing community and learning from their experiences.
