Blog 16

Picnic, Lightning is a perfect example of how an author used his seemingly ordinary surroundings to create a piece of work that is accessible to a large audience. The work and craft dedicated to finding beatuy and depth in everything around you is commendable. The blend of contemporary objects and exquistite descriptions is extraordinary. I also thought that the way he was able to pull from his own personal background helped him as his work and experiences were not too foreign to readers. Being able to relate is a curcial element in poetry and is often overlooked while poets strive to out word each other in some ways. It gets lost while authors strive to find words, empty words, to boost there own masterpiece to Shakespearean levels, while leaving the common fan in the dust, left to dissect an over indulged piece on thier own greatness.As a writer, finding that perfect balance is key and something that I aspire to do. Regular, everyday life is as beauty as the glorious amount of words and trappings of education that we have become accustmed to.