Upon reading The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, a poem about a middle aged bald man with insecurities, I wonder will Prufrock disturb the universe? Short answer, no! Well, he should! Here is why I think he should!
When I was in college I was introduced to T.S. Eliot's work especially Prufrock and I was rather intrigued. I was also an English Literature major then so it was no surprise I was amazed by this poem. He uses a boatload of different elements and themes ranging from rhymes to...
Go into yourself. Find out the reason that commands you to write; see whether it spreads its roots into the very depths of your heart; confess to yourself whether you would have to die if you were forbidden to write.
These are the words of Rainer Maria Rilke from Letters To A Young Poet.
Must I write? Yes! Writing is a process. It takes time. It takes patience and dedication. Anyone can pick up a pen and write. Hone your craft and let it take you to the very depths of your soul and beyond....