The poetry I write is morbid, even though I'm normally not. is this strange?

Question

I write poems. A lot of poems. and today, while going through them all, I noticed for every 20 or so poems I write, 19 of them are about death, suicide, hate and other morbid feeleings.
The thing is, I feel none of these things and my father is afraid that I am hurting myself and/or others.
Is it normal, that although i honestly belive my life can't be any better, all the poems I write make it seem like I hate life?

ALready some one hasn't read the whole thing-__-
As I've said, I am NOT depressed. I am actually very happy ^_^

Answer 1

Try an experiment. Get a good writing implement and plenty of paper. go someplace quiet where you will not be disturbed.

Start writing. Don't pay attention to what you write. Just write and write. Keep on going until you are tired.

Now take these papers and put them away for a week. when you go back to them, you will be very surprised at what you have written. You will get a clearer picture of what's going on in your heart.

This is called Spontaneous Writing

Answer 2

It's normal to a point. Are you out of high school yet? I know when I was in high school, we kept getting assigned to write poems after the manner of "Spoon River Anthology" and writing our own obituaries and stuff like that. I think teenagers have a bigger tendency to consider melancholy and morbid things because it is often so far away to them, or it's something they feel is different from what all the adults around them are interested in. There used to be a big run of songs in the early 1960s about people who had died, like "Leader of the Pack" - where a violent vehicle accident took the life of someone. I will suggest to you, however, that if your father is concerned about how the majority of your poems are like that, that it may mean it's time to have more balance in your writing life. Get out in nature and write about that instead. I think I only have one "sad" poem compared to 19 others in every 20 poems I write. That kind of ratio would probably be healthier in the long run. Have a happy day, and keep developing your writing skills!

Answer 3

Your poetic inspiration sounds like it derives from the pain you've experienced in your life. Very common, blues writers, actors, poets, others do the same thing.

Doesn't mean you have to be in pain right now, just means that's where you draw your inspiration.

Sounds like about 1 in 20 of your poems are not about the dark side of things. Why don't you put all those together in a single book and read through them. Might help you get your creative juices in touch with the part of you that is inspired by something other than the morbid stuff.

Good luck!

Answer 4

You need to change your way of thinking. Poems are build with verses that come from your thoughs, and if the verses are dark and depressing then that's how you are truly feeling.

Change the way you view life by writing positive poems about hope if you have the talent. This could help you get out of the depression.

And maybe it could be a little normal because now that I think about it when I try to write poetry the first thoughs that come to mind are about loneliness and sadness so it's problaby normal but if yours are too intense then there's something wrong, you should change the style of your poetry then.

Answer 5

Ah, Pyro, good question. No, this isn't strange. It's a creative release for you. And your life CAN and WILL be better; it can change overnight, it can change in an hour, it can change in a minute. I think you'll find your poetry will change as your life changes. Also an affirmation might help, "I now see my life changing for the better, and I give thanks." Affirmations are surprisingly effective. God bless you, and keep up your writing. Most great writers started this way.

Answer 6

You sound to be very young.At your age I was like this.Good that you write poems and have an outlet.So why be afraid?If your father is afraid, he is doing his job.He is a good father.Keep writing,keep an outlet for darkness in you.But believe in a good future.It is very important.You may never know what promises has future for you.Stay close to your father.

Answer 7

Writing is a release. That is your way of dealing with the less appealing side of life. As long as you are happy, I see no problem.

Answer 8

There is nothing wrong with artistic exploration; keep writing what's in your heart even if it isn't a direct reflection of who you are on the outside

Answer 9

yes this is normal...everything we write is an extension of us, sometimes there are things we must express get out of our system to move to the next stage of our lives......misplaced anger etc......we are very complex creatures and should not be simplified or trivialized with one word answers.....a quick fix or the illusions of someone elses idea of normality........enjoy the range of your emotions and continue to find your voice.....it is there that only you hold the true answer

Answer 10

You're morbid and I'm sappy, I will make you cry with my poetry so everyone is different. Maybe misery loves company, do you suppose?