Rupi Kaur
you feel it in your belly. You know it's done when you read it from beginning to end without any doubts and it makes your stomach turn. When every word- every line feels intentional.
Sometimes I do want to rush the process. I can be 85% done with a piece, but because I'm so impatient I try to convince myself it's good enough and I can move on. Whenever I do that- I feel a nervousness in my gut creeping up saying "stop lying to yourself"- It's quiet, but it's uncomfortable. At that point I have to accept that the piece isn't done.
Essentially, awareness and a deep listening to mind and body is really important, and will let you know if a poem is "finished" or not.
Sometimes I do want to rush the process. I can be 85% done with a piece, but because I'm so impatient I try to convince myself it's good enough and I can move on. Whenever I do that- I feel a nervousness in my gut creeping up saying "stop lying to yourself"- It's quiet, but it's uncomfortable. At that point I have to accept that the piece isn't done.
Essentially, awareness and a deep listening to mind and body is really important, and will let you know if a poem is "finished" or not.
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