Symbolism

[Indie]

Many times i've left a reply to a poem extolling why i like it and how i see little or nothing wring with it (and try to give a reason why). someone then comes along and leaves feedback that points out many things which could be done in an edit. I may even ask myself how didn't i see that; but you know what? I didn't see it because i'm me. i'm not them. because i see now that something needs changing, it doesn't make what i saw any less. i've never wondered or want to about what we share as humans or why certain connections exist. all i need to know is who i am. I only need to see where i'm going

I agree, there have been times when I've loved a poem and have nothing in the way of critique to offer, and at other times I see people fawning all over a poem and I'll be the lone person to go hey, I can see x,y and z here that you can improve on, but in saying that some people aim to find fault in work while others would tell you shit looked awesome as conceptual art. The point is to be objective as possible, and offer an honest opinion unclouded by love or hate.

And cliches... yeah we're all guilty, but it truly astounds me how many writers don't even realise they're using them and sound just like so many other writers out there (newbs mostly) but even the more experienced writers fall into the cliche trap without thinking about it. Looping back to what I said above, cliches and universal symbolism are easy on the brain. I'm not sure art should be