Poetry is the author's view of himself, other people and the world around him

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Poetry is the melody of the soul. The very word "poetry" sounds like music. What does it carry in itself - peace, lyrical mood or a call to action? Poetry is creativity that comes not from the mind or heart, but from the very depths of the inner world of man. Some poets have been waiting for inspiration for years, while others are unable to stop the flow of their thoughts, pouring out into words and rhymes. Some diligently observe all the rules of versification, sacredly honor the rhythm, but the masterpiece does not work. Others may disregard all the canons and go down in history. Some follow fashion, write on topical or profitable topics, while others remain true to themselves, even if their word does not bring them success, and the verse remains a memorial to the day lived. There should be no conventions, limits in creativity, you can’t create under the order, for the sake of money and fame. Only a free word becomes eternal, and history knows a lot of evidence of this.

Folk poetry

Sincere, pure, uncomplicated folk poetry is the we alth and pride of every nation. Happy children do not grow up without mother's lullaby and perky nursery rhymes. Without proverbs and sayings, work is not done, without ditties weddings do not walk, without a song they do not go into battle. And the basis of everything is poetry! How many folk poemspoets became literary property! How many texts poured into songs and scattered across countries and villages. Russian poetry is a living confirmation of this. Without knowing it, it is impossible to understand the broad Russian soul and the common man, to turn to its origins. The popular word does not lose its relevance even for a moment, even if it seems that it has long been gathering dust on the mezzanines of life.

Classic

Classic is not a collection of laws, norms and rules generally accepted in poetry. These are time-tested creations that are relevant every day and hour, understandable to representatives of different generations, regardless of upbringing, religion or worldview. A classic is not just a model, an example to follow. It cannot be repeated. One can only create a new round of it and try to describe the native nature better than Tyutchev and Fet, show the human soul better than Yesenin and Voznesensky, understand a woman better than Tsvetaeva and Akhmatova. If the theme of poetry is life itself, then it will definitely tell you which epithets and metaphors are best suited and become a byword for future generations.

Original poetry

Very often only a glance at the fruit of his work helps to determine the author of a work. The first, of course, comes to mind Vladimir Mayakovsky. Not understandable to everyone, far from simple, sharp and concise, he was able to create such a picture of his poems that is never repeated twice, but also makes it absolutely clear who the author is. One can argue for a long time about whether Mayakovsky is liked by the modern reader orno, but one thing is for sure - it was original. Classics such as Gavriil Derzhavin and Alexander Sumarokov, who worked in the genre of visual or figurative poetry, are also unique in their own way. World literature is a unique collection of authors, each of whom strived for originality, making his poetic word beautiful in all manifestations and inimitable not only in content, but also in its form.

Modernity

Time is very fleeting, therefore the concept of modernity is very blurry in its chronotope. Until recently, Bulat Okudzhava, Vladimir Vysotsky, Robert Rozhdestvensky, Leonid Filatov were considered modern authors. And now they are Alexander Kabanov, Sergey Gandlevsky and Vera Polozkova. Many names are still little known, since modern Russian poetry is formed hourly, every minute. The World Wide Web, social networks and, of course, literary publications help the majority gain popularity and reach the reader. The word of young poets may not be as highly artistic as that of the classics, but it reflects the frantic rhythm of the whirlwind of life in which people try to grow up quickly, live quickly, love quickly.

Poetry of the townsfolk

Speaking of the poetic word, it is impossible not to mention the so-called philistine poetry. Many people have the gift of putting words into stanzas and thinking in rhyme, but not everyone can believe in themselves and begin to bring their talent to the masses. Millions of works gather dust on shelves, in desk drawers or old notebooks. There is a chance that somedaythey will be published and recognized, and perhaps forever remain known only to their author. Someone writes about love, while others compose congratulatory texts for the holidays. Some develop advertising slogans, while others put words to music and give songs to the world. But deep down they never stop being poets.

Poetry is not just words, it is the whole world. For some, it opens in moments of joy and happiness, while others pour out their souls only in moments of mental anguish. In any case, poetry helps the author express his feelings and emotions. The poet and poetry are connected, like mother and child, by an invisible thread, one and for life, which cannot be broken by any circumstances.