10-04-2013, 11:59 AM
A piece I wrote was deemed " not poetry" on this site once and I was quite offended by the declaration as well as the commentary following it.
To be quite frank some of the critiques I've read since coming back remind more of a site I left a couple of years back because it was so technical and harsh I felt it stifled creativity instead of fostering skill. Ekphraistic pieces aren't really my cup of tea, but I have written a few (one is posted here) and as long as they aren't abused I don't see the harm.
I always fully admit my educational background is not in poetry, and while I lament that somewhat I would rather be a hack than an elitist cunt.
To be quite frank some of the critiques I've read since coming back remind more of a site I left a couple of years back because it was so technical and harsh I felt it stifled creativity instead of fostering skill. Ekphraistic pieces aren't really my cup of tea, but I have written a few (one is posted here) and as long as they aren't abused I don't see the harm.
I always fully admit my educational background is not in poetry, and while I lament that somewhat I would rather be a hack than an elitist cunt.
PS. If you can, try your hand at giving some of the others a bit of feedback. If you already have, thanks, can you do some more?