01-20-2022, 07:57 AM
Hello again Maylynn-
When folks begin to offer praise vs critique, a poet needs to be wary. I've had many positive, yet unhelpful, comments on some of my stuff, but I only really trust when folks have taken time to point out "problem areas." I don't post for a HURRAY, but because I want/need the critique.
It's also fine to disagree with critique you may receive, though I gave what I felt was an honest assessment for the BASIC forum.
You replied,"I think you just don't like rhyming poetry and my vocabulary you don't understand. So there it is."
I actually like rhyming poetry, and I understand the vocabulary, but have issues with how that vocabulary is pieced together.
I'm also OK with abstraction, yet firmly believe that it can be overdone. I still contend that concrete images are what SHOW a story: there needs to be a balance.
Lines like the following are so abstract as to be obscure: "Concealed by the colored paradigms that flavors the tale". "Articulating our diction to ears of conception" Please re-consider lines like these, as I can only stare at my belly button for so long.
I respectfully submit that posting in a FORUM means that one is seeking honest evaluation. I know that critique has helped me greatly.
Mark
When folks begin to offer praise vs critique, a poet needs to be wary. I've had many positive, yet unhelpful, comments on some of my stuff, but I only really trust when folks have taken time to point out "problem areas." I don't post for a HURRAY, but because I want/need the critique.
It's also fine to disagree with critique you may receive, though I gave what I felt was an honest assessment for the BASIC forum.
You replied,"I think you just don't like rhyming poetry and my vocabulary you don't understand. So there it is."
I actually like rhyming poetry, and I understand the vocabulary, but have issues with how that vocabulary is pieced together.
I'm also OK with abstraction, yet firmly believe that it can be overdone. I still contend that concrete images are what SHOW a story: there needs to be a balance.
Lines like the following are so abstract as to be obscure: "Concealed by the colored paradigms that flavors the tale". "Articulating our diction to ears of conception" Please re-consider lines like these, as I can only stare at my belly button for so long.
I respectfully submit that posting in a FORUM means that one is seeking honest evaluation. I know that critique has helped me greatly.
Mark