That’s really interesting, I love how Taylor references to things like Romeo and Juliet in her songs, it just proves that a lot of research and thought goes into her songs, highlighting why she is so deserving of respect. I really love the way you related her song to different poems, it’s something that not many singers do, singers usually don’t even write their own songs, but Taylor, on the other hand, writes them and writes them with references to other poems. I definitely think you should look more into poetry, and may even consider writing some yourself, considering you like books and analysing songs. If you do write poems, do post them on substack, I would love to read them 🫶
I'm obsessed with poetry but when I write poems they're very raw and resonating of my feelings that I don't think I'd ever post them. It's almost terrifying for one to give up such a vulnerable part of one self to the world.
Oh ok that’s rlly understandable, I really love poetry aswell, it’s such a good way of like taking out a small part of you soul and with books it’s like that’s a pretty big chunk of your life, but poetry is just a smaller piece, it’s super fun to write and it really helps you understand yourself as well
I write a lot of poetry, and I live including things like lines from different poems, and plays, this is something that Taylor inspired me to do. But one thing I am absolutely terrible at is leaving a poem open for interpretation, do u have any tips on this?
- use ambiguous language by choose words and phrases that can have multiple meanings or connotations and avoid overly specific details that might limit the scope of interpretation.
- incorporate symbolism and metaphors that can be understood in different ways depending on the reader's perspective and experiences. some symbols like the moon (my personal favourite), water, and roads can evoke various interpretations.
- avoid explaining too much or tying up every loose end, like let the reader fill in gaps with their own thoughts and emotions. you could do this with open-ended questions and unresolved scenarios.
- experiment with unconventional structures, fragmented sentences, and varying line breaks to create a sense of mystery and openness. free verse can sometimes offer more flexibility for interpretation than strict forms.
- use pronouns like "they," "it," or "you" without specifying whom or what you are referring to.
- mix tangible, concrete imagery with abstract ideas and emotions to create like a layered effect ig.
- write from different viewpoints or incorporate multiple voices within a single poem (like taylor does in exile)
- use titles that don't give away the entire meaning of the poem and explore themes that are universal and timeless, so people can relate in various ways.
- share your poem with others and ask what they interpret; adjust as needed to maintain openness.
That’s really interesting, I love how Taylor references to things like Romeo and Juliet in her songs, it just proves that a lot of research and thought goes into her songs, highlighting why she is so deserving of respect. I really love the way you related her song to different poems, it’s something that not many singers do, singers usually don’t even write their own songs, but Taylor, on the other hand, writes them and writes them with references to other poems. I definitely think you should look more into poetry, and may even consider writing some yourself, considering you like books and analysing songs. If you do write poems, do post them on substack, I would love to read them 🫶
I'm obsessed with poetry but when I write poems they're very raw and resonating of my feelings that I don't think I'd ever post them. It's almost terrifying for one to give up such a vulnerable part of one self to the world.
Oh ok that’s rlly understandable, I really love poetry aswell, it’s such a good way of like taking out a small part of you soul and with books it’s like that’s a pretty big chunk of your life, but poetry is just a smaller piece, it’s super fun to write and it really helps you understand yourself as well
I write a lot of poetry, and I live including things like lines from different poems, and plays, this is something that Taylor inspired me to do. But one thing I am absolutely terrible at is leaving a poem open for interpretation, do u have any tips on this?
oh ofcc here u go
- use ambiguous language by choose words and phrases that can have multiple meanings or connotations and avoid overly specific details that might limit the scope of interpretation.
- incorporate symbolism and metaphors that can be understood in different ways depending on the reader's perspective and experiences. some symbols like the moon (my personal favourite), water, and roads can evoke various interpretations.
- avoid explaining too much or tying up every loose end, like let the reader fill in gaps with their own thoughts and emotions. you could do this with open-ended questions and unresolved scenarios.
- experiment with unconventional structures, fragmented sentences, and varying line breaks to create a sense of mystery and openness. free verse can sometimes offer more flexibility for interpretation than strict forms.
- use pronouns like "they," "it," or "you" without specifying whom or what you are referring to.
- mix tangible, concrete imagery with abstract ideas and emotions to create like a layered effect ig.
- write from different viewpoints or incorporate multiple voices within a single poem (like taylor does in exile)
- use titles that don't give away the entire meaning of the poem and explore themes that are universal and timeless, so people can relate in various ways.
- share your poem with others and ask what they interpret; adjust as needed to maintain openness.
Tysmmm 🫶