avatarPretheesh Presannan

Summary

The website content presents a reflective poem about the creative process and self-improvement, accompanied by an invitation to contribute as a writer to the platform, emphasizing that perfection is not a prerequisite for inspiration.

Abstract

The webpage features a poem titled "Flowing Lines Flowering Presence," which metaphorically describes the journey of honing one's craft and inner self to become a conduit for expression. The poem speaks to the patience and attentiveness required to clear mental and emotional blockages, likening the process to tuning an instrument. It emphasizes the importance of pausing to reflect and allowing inspiration to sprout naturally, leading to a state of flow that enhances one's presence and creativity. The page also includes a quotation from Raymond Chandler on the challenges of writing for profit versus personal fulfillment, and it concludes with an open invitation for writers to submit their work, suggesting that even those who do not consider themselves great writers or perfect individuals can inspire others through their contributions.

Opinions

  • The author of the poem values the process of self-discovery and artistic growth over immediate financial gain from writing.
  • There is an opinion that writing, as an art form, should not be constrained by commercial success but rather focused on personal expression.
  • The poem's narrative suggests that taking time to introspect and listen to one's inner voice is crucial for creative development.
  • The invitation to contribute as a writer implies a belief in the democratization of writing and the idea that everyone has the potential to inspire through their unique perspectives and experiences.
  • The sentiment is conveyed that writing is a craft that improves with practice and that imperfection should not deter one from sharing their voice.

Flowing Lines Flowering Presence

A poem

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line by line

learning to be an instrument

tolerating presence

to help clear the blocks in the instrument

to prepare the instrument

for it to express or create

through the instrument

to pause when it demands to pause

to let the next line sprout

and to flow when it demands to flow

flowing lines flowering presence

pause sprout flow

I have never made any money on writing. I work too slowly, throw away too much, and what I write that sells is not at all the sort of thing I really want to write — Raymond Chandler

Poetry
Presence
Creative Writing
Meditation Notes
Pretheesh Presannan
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