So I am new to this, as those I have spoken to know. I'm having trouble finding "My Voice". Previous mediums for me have always resulted in work that is dark (not monsters and werewolves, but emotionally dark ) I've had some success with this in fiction, and after a break of a few years from writing, I thought starting poetry would be the same. But It's not. I would still say my work is more based on feelings and emotions as supposed to specific topics but I'm struggling with the juxtaposition. I'm following the good advice of reading as much poetry as possible from different sources, Everything is so new, formats, rules, techniques, exposure to new poets I'm frustrated and concerned that I don't have my own voice yet to use as a comparison. But above all, I need to stay authentic. So I guess this is my way of asking - is this a problem you guys have had? Any advice? Am I overthinking this?
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Thank you @Ken LeMarchand for taking the time to share your expertise and experience. You make a lot of sense in your examples and it's reassuring to know someone with your level of understanding and skill at poetry has felt like this as well. Thank you again mate.