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Building An Empire: A Poet's Process

First, I claim my land and choose my artillery for

Paper and for pen.

Before going into battle, my men are prepped with

The message and plot.

On my claimed land I lay bricks and marble of

Rhythm and theme.

Now, my land is ready to hold life in

Imagery and in style.

Finally, I build a fortress there in the reader’s own mind.

 

©Copyright 2014 Written and Edited by Racquel Davis

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Published
Jul 31, 2014
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Updated 11/23/16

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