Interpretation...is it valid critique?

[Todd]

I think it is. I don't think it's the only critique we should do, but especially for obscure poems the writer usually wants to know if their meaning conveys. I've been on sites where they've separated out this function of critique. Poems have been posted and people have written what they think the poem means. It turned out to be very difficult for some. I think interpretation is how you get at the content so I have no problem with it. For the most part, anything beyond: Wow! cool poem is valid for me.

Just thoughts,

Todd