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This week’s topic is:
Poetry in the Age of Social Media
Prompts: A few years ago, poetry saw a surge of popularity on social media thanks to “Instagram Poetry” or “instapoetry” by authors like Rupi Kaur, Amanda Lovelace, and Atticus. Do you think social media platforms have changed how people discover poetry? Do you think “instapoetry” makes poetry seem more approachable, or do you agree with critics who say that it’s not “real poetry”? Have you read any instapoetry, and if so, what are your favourite authors/poems/collections?
Do you think social media platforms have changed how people discover poetry?
I don’t see any poetry on my feed but I assume that since the “instapoetry” concept even exists, that it has changed how people discover poetry. I think having access to poems through online platforms makes it so much more accessible, especially for those who may not know where to start exploring the form.
Do you think “instapoetry” makes poetry seem more approachable, or do you agree with critics who say it’s not “real poetry”?
I do think “instapoetry” makes it more approachable. Aside from exposing people to a form of poetry through a platform they’re comfortable exploring, it opens a door for people who might have always been curious about poetry but didn’t know where to start looking, or for those who aren’t sure they’ll enjoy it. As I don’t really read poetry, I don’t know if I can really speak on whether it’s ‘real poetry’ or not, but it’s sort of giving a similar line of argument as ‘audiobooks isn’t reading’. 👀 I don’t think it’s a bad thing if the writing is simplified and it doesn’t necessarily rhyme. The topics can still cover deep and emotional themes that make people think and reflect. Plus, it’s surely not a bad thing if it acts as a stepping stone for people to start exploring more poetry, right? In any case, even if it’s not a stepping stone and they just enjoy this form of poetry, I don’t think that’s a bad thing either!
Have you read any instapoetry, and if so, what are your favourite authors/poems/collections?
I have read instapoetry collections and while I might necessarily love the entire collection, there have been many poems that have stuck out and stayed with me. Lang Leav is an author whose work I particularly enjoy. Sometimes it does tend more to prose, but some of her earlier works (like her Love & Misadventure collection) includes some poems that, to this day about six years later, I can still remember discovering with rare clarity. I think what made a bigger impact on me was the situation in my life at the time, which Leav managed to capture so perfectly!
I’ve also read and enjoyed Rupi Kaur’s extremely popular Milk & Honey collection, but only one or two poems really stuck with me. I’ve also read her sophomore collection, The Sun and Her Flowers, but unfortunately didn’t quite love it as much. Other authors whose collections I’ve enjoyed are Courtney Peppernell (Pillow Thoughts) and Atticus (The Dark Between Stars), but again, overall, only a few poems have stuck with me. One very popular author I haven’t read yet but whose collections I’m rather curious about is Amanda Lovelace! The titles of her collections never fail to pique my interest, but I just haven’t got around to them yet because I feel like I’ve grown out of instapoetry in recent years, lol.
Don’t forget to check out the other bloggers who joined the discussion this week! 👇🏽
Kenn @ Novelistic Pages
Emma @ Pages of Emma
Raji @ Worlds Unlike Our Own
Rachael @ The Green Tea Librarian
Abyssal Libarain
If I’ve missed your post this week, don’t hesitate to let me know in the comments, and I’ll add you to this week’s list of community posts ASAP!
What do you think of instapoetry? Have you tried it and do you like it? What worked/didn’t work for you? Any favourites to share?
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I read Atticus’ self-titled first collection and I don’t remember anything (I did read it a while ago). I think I need to check out Love and Misadventure though.
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The closest I get to poetry is reading a book in verse. I don’t have much to add here.
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