I have a goal this year. I want to record an album (or at the very least get started on one). I am a singer. A singer that is tired of Musical Theatre, btu who still wants to sing. So with the help of my close friend, a brilliant musician, this goal could actually be accomplished. I have the whole thing planned in my head. A forties themed album, with old standards, some covers and some originals. And I even have the title and album photography and artwork in mind (but I certainly cannot give away all of my great ideas, you will have to see them when the album is released) So my friend says to me, "Get me some lyrics". These words made my dream start to fade and my goal seem further. "I can sing but writing lyrics?", I thought. "How is this not going to be awful". So, I would write a song, tear it up, write a song, tear it up. This went on for weeks, and I almost gave up on this brilliant, earth shattering idea.
Since we had the poetry reading in class I have written two songs. I discovered a new hope for my words as I watched and listened to words that created poetry. I was inspired. I was hopeful. I became able to write lyrics without immediately tearing up the page. On that Monday evening, I was given the confidence to use my words.
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That's awesome Katie :)
Good luck on accomplishing this amazing dream this year. When your album is released, I'm getting it for sure!! I can't wait. Can I have your autograph? :)
I absolutely love music from the 40s. Give me some Cole Porter and I'm a happy camper! I will totally get your album when you put it out, and I look forward to seeing the album art, too. That said, I think it is great that this poetry experience has helped you toward your goal. Isn't it amazing when something as small as a class assignment can have such a profound effect on our dreams? I didn't quite have the same level of an experience with it, but I did find my fear of writing poetry slip away with the found poem. I almost wish we had done that one first, to show me that yes I can create something poetic (Disneyland woo). I might have found my encounter with the wrecking poem easier if we had done it that way. Anyways, good luck with your dreams! I look forward to hearing a little De-lovely.
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