I started dabbling at age 13, and after a while, I was writing full poems, however, I only have poetry from when I was 16 and up. I am now 28, and I have found that it is so much easier to say things through poetry than it is to verbalize them. I draw inspiration for my poetry from writers, musicians, movies, daily interactions, my faith, and much more. As far as writers go, when I was younger I got introduced to Langston Hughes, and I have learned to take from his style of writing. I also enjoy some good old Shakespeare every once in a while. Most of my influence, however, comes from music; I draw my influence from genres that include but are not limited to, hip-hop, folk, rock, and country. Another thing that really impacts my poetry are events that have taken place in my life. Movie characters and themes also have a chance to have their fair share of influence in my poetry. I am a Christ-follower first and foremost, so, beneath most of my poems stories, there is a spiritual undertone. My plainly faith-based poems, however, are a written (hard) memory of the headspace that I was in at that time in my life. People can create all sorts of art without having to fabricate who they are, and without compromising who they are as a person; it's being able to take from other peoples experiences and write about them, based on the writer's interpretation, that can set a writer apart from others. I write mainly Free Verse poetry, because to me poetry is a lot of self-expression, and if I were to follow the set guidelines of a certain type of poetry, I would then be forfeiting my creative license. Sometimes, however, I like to take from certain styles of poetry, especially when I am trying to convey a particular emotion, for example, I not only write Free Verse but, I also have learned to take from styles, such as Blank Verse & Limericks. I have a friend who said this, "If there is one thing I have learned about writing over the years it is that the best work comes from writing without the audience in mind." I find this quote to be accurate for not only my writing but for writing in general. Love y'all!
I have been writing poetry since 2011 and I love doing it because I can express myself. I was bored one day and pick up a pen and paper and started putting words together on paper and now I am passionate about it. I write songs and short stories also but I am more better at writing poetry. I love music very much and I love fashion.
All the extraordinary events happen in my mind when I am dazing off into a fantasy life. I do love words, I think they are magical. When I write, I escape to another world and sometimes I even get lost. Call me crazy, but at least I am honest. I do not try to control my mind when writing because that will seclude all interest. To write is to harmonize your thoughts peacefully onto paper. Even if you are writing about war. My philosophy is too odd, maybe you won't understand.
When the world seems to go unfair, I use my poetry as my only escape. When my pen hits the paper I'am in a whole different world. I write about whatever im feeling at the moment. All my poetry rhymes, and it all comes from something ive went through or am currently dealing with. PLEASE feel free to comment your thoughts.
Refilwe Melanie Diale sensuous.introvert.dancer.poet.artist.hockey.soccer.content.athletics.Jesus freak ♡. Black&white ♡. Undefined ♡. Uh Soul_Beautiful ♥ ii am someone who is very self-conscious. I regard myself as someone who is really humble and reserved , ii am really shy and I don't like talking much. I don't believe in taking too many pictures of myself, because I am not self obsessed. Whenever I do take pictures though, I try to make sure it's something unique, something awkwardly beautiful. I don't have the mindset "I am beautiful". I believe something is even more beautiful when unaware of it's beauty. http://www.yomodel.com/MelanieDiale http://www.missviral.com/Refilwe-Melanie-Diale http://instagram.com/radarte_melle/ refilwemelaniediale.tumblr.com/