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Poetry in Songwriting: How Does It Inspires and Influence You?

Altair

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Songs and poetry both share many characteristics. Both utilize language to express their thoughts and feelings, and they frequently use literary elements like metaphor and rhyme to do so. Poetry serves as a major source of inspiration and influence for many songwriters.

What impact has poetry had on your songs, then? Have you ever looked to your favorite poets for inspiration or ideas? Do you utilize poetry to explore various subjects and feelings, or do you incorporate poetic approaches into your lyrics?

Poets like Sylvia Plath, Langston Hughes, or Emily Dickinson may have served as inspiration for you. Another possibility is that you've grown to adore the work of beat poets like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. Notwithstanding your favorite poets or literary movements, poetry has undoubtedly had a major impact on the development of music and songwriting.

Talk about how poetry has inspired your songwriting and share your experiences. Have you discovered that composing and reading poetry has improved your ability as a songwriter? What poetic devices do you employ in your lyrics?
 
What the song and poetry is all about goes a long way in determining if it's something that's capable of influencing me. If it's something about life, nature, spirituality, and humanity, it's going to work well in getting in with me.
 
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