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Summary

The website content reflects on the timeless nature of poetry and the act of writing by hand, contrasting it with the transient digital recordings of modern technology.

Abstract

The author of the website expresses a personal preference for writing poetry in longhand, cherishing the tactile experience of pen on paper. This practice is juxtaposed with the fleeting existence of digital data, which is susceptible to becoming obsolete and lost. The author emphasizes the legacy of a poet, urging them to inscribe their words with love and permanence on parchment, suggesting that such physical writings endure beyond the ephemeral nature of digital media. The site also includes a call to action for readers to join Medium through the author's referral link, which supports writers financially, and a link to a collection of the author's poetry published on Medium.

Opinions

  • The author values the sensory and reflective process of writing poetry by hand.
  • There is a perceived impermanence and soullessness to digital recordings.
  • The author believes in the enduring quality of handwritten words, particularly on parchment with ink.
  • Writing in love letters is suggested as a metaphor for the lasting impact of poetry.
  • The author encourages support for writers and their work through a membership platform.

Parchment and Ink

A poet’s legacy

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When I write a poem, I usually write it in longhand first in a lined notebook. I enjoy the feel of the pen between my fingers and seeing my thoughts come alive on the lined paper.

Parchment and Ink

Days and nights linger, then vanish. Soulless machines record each moment. Soon, they scatter

in piles of debris broken and tossed, they leave behind only snippets, memories of time.

Take heed of the wise long passed, poet.

Speak words for eternity before you leave. And write them in love letters on parchment with ink.

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