TexasTUK• Show poetry

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I strive for originality, indeed I have a deep love for experimental and innovative art, as long as it has a message, and isn't simply experimentation for experimentation's sake (while this has some merit, it's now simply another art-elitist's cliché, and thus there is a limited amount I can apprieciate).

I enjoy art (when I use the word 'art' I refer to 'the arts' as a whole) that evokes strong emotion, particularly music or words that are unsettling in sound or subject matter. For example, I enjoy Dubstep and dark Drum & Bass, metal bands such as The Chariot and Oh, Sleeper for their unsettling sounds, and I enjoy Oh, Sleeper and Thrice (later material) for their unsettling subject matter (sinking ships, fallen empires, the destructive power of the sea etc.) I also enjoy and highly recommend the dance work of Hofesh Schecter, I used to find modern dance boring, but Schechter's work is original, innovative and above all actually interesting to watch. Youtube him.

That said, I also love beauty (in all its forms), indeed seeking out and experiancing beauty is the only consistant and fulfilling purpose I've found in life so far.

Jesus Christ, I sound like such a twat.



I am half Texan (with a father from Michigan)

I live in England


I created this page primarily to copywright my poetry

I don't expect to win contests because my poetry isn't pop culture shit. I enter for exposure, ironically enough.

I don't expect a great deal of praise for my poetry, most 'poets' on this site have little grasp of metaphor or allegory, prefering the exclusive use of emotive language; which I find trite and cliché.


NB:
I DO NOT COMMENT ON POEMS WITH AN ABAB OR ABCB RHYME STRUCTURE (or anything similar). Unless it's amazing.
Rhyme like this is irritating, cliché, and pointless.

When I do comment a poem however I try to give the best constructive criticism I can.


My Name is Taylor Small

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Signed:TexasT