Poetry On the margins of the First Draft #18

Poetry fragments on a vintage-style open book background with a raven and black cat illustration. The left page reads 'On the Margins of the First Draft' and features the website name 'ofstardustandthebeasts.com' in gothic script. The right page contains handwritten reflections about love, poetry, and the soul, with ink splatters across the parchment, creating a raw, emotional, Victorian-inspired aesthetic.

Part of my poetry collection, Margins of the First Draft — this was actually a newer thought or poem that incorporated into this one. I remember the line originated from the Dead Poet thing I had going on and it was supposed to be a part of the Six-Sentence Story but I couldn't connect the thought well enough.

(Authors Note)




18. Digging her own Grave




" Yes, writing poems about him... was a luxury... I couldn’t afford"




Poetry on the Margins #18 I wish

Sometimes I wish my writing was more of a
punch to the gut,
because I am
violent like that.

Yet, I feel it's always either
too sad
or too mushy

A vintage-style open book. The left page reads “On the margins of the First Draft” and features a raven and a cat by a candle and skulls. The right page says “Thank you for finding these words & staying for awhile. Please subscribe to be notified upon new arrivals” in a mix of elegant and handwritten fonts.

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2 Comments

  1. Cai

    Sad or sentimental emotions can be inspirations to write. So, why not write?

    Reply
    • of Stardust and the Beasts

      I think writing, as any other field of art is something that soothes and helps you process those said emotions. Even if most of the writing I do is with fictional characters or something the emotion is still mine.

      Reply

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