03-26-2022, 04:40 AM
Hey other Mark- you asked:
Is poetry dead or is critique dead?
Poetry lives by the effort put into it, much like everthing else. It's always transforming, so we search for combinations of words- how they look, and sound together. I'm afraid that the ever present "social" world has created distractions that make it easier to avoid our true selves (and others', me included).
Critique takes more respect, which is why it seems to be on life support at times. For many, it's just easier to write, and harder to critique. That said, it's vastly more important to offer critique. It's the only way that sincere poets can appreciate/evaluate their own skills, or lack thereof (selfishness is always part of it).
If you actually need poetry, take it seriously. And if it's important for you, you will feel the kinship that enables you to provide sincere critique. Otherwise, go for a "like", and go take a hike. Clear your mind. Walk it off. Come back and embrace your brothers and sisters. With respect, and intent, or why bother?
Life is a conversation: sometimes we talk, sometimes we listen. Hopefully, as we're doing so, we're thinking...
...another Mark
Is poetry dead or is critique dead?
Poetry lives by the effort put into it, much like everthing else. It's always transforming, so we search for combinations of words- how they look, and sound together. I'm afraid that the ever present "social" world has created distractions that make it easier to avoid our true selves (and others', me included).
Critique takes more respect, which is why it seems to be on life support at times. For many, it's just easier to write, and harder to critique. That said, it's vastly more important to offer critique. It's the only way that sincere poets can appreciate/evaluate their own skills, or lack thereof (selfishness is always part of it).
If you actually need poetry, take it seriously. And if it's important for you, you will feel the kinship that enables you to provide sincere critique. Otherwise, go for a "like", and go take a hike. Clear your mind. Walk it off. Come back and embrace your brothers and sisters. With respect, and intent, or why bother?
Life is a conversation: sometimes we talk, sometimes we listen. Hopefully, as we're doing so, we're thinking...
...another Mark