questions & answers

Question:

Daniel, poets use various methods to write...
...how do you write poetry?

Answer:

When I write poetry I go back, I go ahead; and I create from exactly where I am. Every piece of work I write is a unique expression; a short story of a particular person, moment or feeling.

Writing poetry is intimacy portrayed; it is the heart expressed through words. Poetry flows from the thoughts in our minds; it flows from the experiences we have gained in our lives. Poetry is weakness, strength, sadness, happiness, hope, despair, suffering and great joy; creatively spun. Poetry is an extension of the blood that flows through the author’s veins.

I love writing poetry because it is very requiring. The more poetry you write the more creativity needed to continue the uniqueness. From a writer’s perspective it is important that each poem has its own identity— this requires creative thought. From another angle, poetry can also be very draining to write; tapping into the past can set a person back for days.

Notable poetry is not easy to write— because for poetic expression to be celebrated it must be able to touch the heart of the reader; it must reach the reader at the feeling level. Great words reach the soul of a person; they go inside and make an impact.

In my opinion the goal of a writer should not be— to be great. Rather a writer should hunger for words, expression and a voice that can positively uplift, inspire and accomplish great things.

Question:

What is the message and essence of...
Love’s Crooked Road?

Answer:

The underlying message of the collection of work found in Love’s Crooked Road is the importance of making thoughtful decisions and learning from the past. The underlying essence is the magic of love and that we must never miss a moment to make it right.