The Will of Words
an egoless poem
For me writing is a slow craft except for when the words rush through bypassing my ego in the flow with a will of their own more generous than I granting me the boasting rights of a poem by me
Summary
The poem "The Will of Words" describes writing as an unpredictable process where words can flow freely, bypassing the writer's ego and leading to the creation of poetry that feels beyond the writer's sole authorship.
Abstract
The poem titled "The Will of Words" reflects on the nature of writing as both a meticulous craft and an uncontrollable force. The author likens the act of writing to a river that sometimes flows with a will of its own, suggesting that the words can be more generous and forthcoming than the writer himself. This phenomenon of words rushing through, bypassing the ego, results in a humbling experience where the writer feels undeserving of the credit, yet is granted "the boasting rights of a poem by me." The poem captures the paradoxical relationship between the writer and the written, highlighting the moments when creativity seems to transcend the self.
Opinions
- The author views writing as a process that can be both deliberate and spontaneous.
- There is a sense of humility in the author's acknowledgment that the words have a will of their own.
- The act of writing is personified, giving it qualities of generosity when it allows the author to claim a poem as their own work.
- The poem suggests that true creativity may involve surrendering control to a more profound, perhaps subconscious, creative force.
Poetry
Illumination
Writing
Process
Ego
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