Summary
The web content presents a reflective poem about the creative process and personal growth, likening the act of writing to the nurturing of a plant, and is accompanied by visual imagery and social media references.
Abstract
The website features a poem titled "Fertilizer" by Lucy, also known as The Egg Girl, a graduate student with a penchant for unconventional poetry and a passion for mental health advocacy. The poem, which was originally written in 2017 and revised in 2020, uses the metaphor of gardening to describe the challenges of writing. It suggests that even when the writing process feels unproductive, the output can still serve a valuable purpose, akin to fertilizer aiding plant growth. The poem is visually complemented by an image of a budding plant and is followed by a tweet that humorously reflects on the poem's theme. Additionally, readers are directed to a collection of "tinier poems" by the same author, indicating a broader body of work available for exploration.
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unwilling to write because all that comes out is cr*p
(use it as fertilizer)
…g …r .. o ((w))
Lucy (The Egg Girl) is a graduate student that dabbles in odd poetry and advocates for mental health. This poem was originally written in 2017, tweaked in 2020 because this morning I realized how much the “(( ))” looked like a flower pot.
Collection of tinier poems available here:
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