Need help on 1 LINE | The Art of Poetry | Page 1

lofty lily Mar 16, 2023, 10:30 AM

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ok so I am writing a spoken-word poem on Cyberbullying and I need a line to start it. Anyone got any suggestions?

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I can't think of anything engaging enough. I was thinking of doing the first stanza smth like a story on someone getting cyberbullied but I can't think of a line to start with

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tia

misty pawn Mar 16, 2023, 10:36 AM

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First thought that popped into my head: You hurt me where you can't see the scar...or something accusatory like that maybe

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I think starting it as first or second person would leave a stronger effect

lofty lily Mar 16, 2023, 10:38 AM

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yeah our 'driving question' is how can we inspire other to act or smth so 2nd person would be good

lofty lily Mar 16, 2023, 10:38 AM

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misty pawn First thought that popped into my head: You hurt me where you can't see the scar...

Thanks

uneven cobalt Mar 17, 2023, 5:04 AM

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I think making the pain visible is already a good goal. Linearly & overtly inspiring others to act will likely fall flat. So you have to be more creative. Maybe try implying perpetuating violence = sign of cowardice (behind a screen & keyboard), a sign of inner weakness, bullying another to feel better about themselves?

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