tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post8052259508892594238..comments2024-03-24T10:54:20.657-06:00Comments on Jennifer Ruth Jackson, Poet: Freedom of ExpressionJennifer Ruth Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-52346106187976895692015-03-19T02:13:57.440-06:002015-03-19T02:13:57.440-06:00It was in extremely poor taste. Many conceptual p...It was in extremely poor taste. Many conceptual poets talk about divorcing feelings (you know, the primal, immature things) from thought (unrestricted by emotion, it brings us beyond mere selves). They act as though emotion were weakness, shackles but we are beings of many facets.Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-25108995434225967992015-03-19T02:09:45.823-06:002015-03-19T02:09:45.823-06:00Definitely a gimmick, at the expense of a serious ...Definitely a gimmick, at the expense of a serious issue and real person. The "poet" did it as a live performance at Brown University. I haven't found the text.Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-63815569676652024272015-03-18T18:29:04.008-06:002015-03-18T18:29:04.008-06:00There's always a need for sensitivity when you...There's always a need for sensitivity when you're working from the lives of others. It makes a big difference if you are seeking to understand or to shine a spotlight on yourself. The poem you cite seems in poor taste to me. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-10123628030352616582015-03-18T17:45:00.516-06:002015-03-18T17:45:00.516-06:00Just because we can doesn't mean that we shoul...Just because we can doesn't mean that we should and even if we think we should if it's not decent art it seems like a waste of time and paper or whatever materials are used in the creation. I haven't read the poem and I'm not particularly interested as it mostly sounds like a gimmick to incite and get attention. <br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://afarawayview.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Faraway View</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-89327641053266334042015-03-18T17:33:50.638-06:002015-03-18T17:33:50.638-06:00Not writing as much, but publishing a little and s...Not writing as much, but publishing a little and submitting a fair amount with the assistance of my husband.<br /><br />I added a link so everyone can learn more about the Michael Brown "poem" if they want.<br /><br />I'm always glad to hear from you!Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9153239170529797909.post-89303668465462359392015-03-17T21:21:22.146-06:002015-03-17T21:21:22.146-06:00Thanks for writing about this. I agree that we sho...Thanks for writing about this. I agree that we should be mindful. Also, I am so proud of you and thrilled for you for all of the poetry you've been writing!!! It's wonderful to be able to read about your hard work and passion. Saumyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517289532769906489noreply@blogger.com