11-06-2010, 07:36 AM
and remember you don't have to accept what anyone says.
just to put this. but as good as you all are I was afraid that it would get shredded.
in perspective. i just read a poem on the site yesterday by lawrence, an 18 year old that knocks socks off anything i could write. both todd and jack have done the same. fuck em.
seriously, i'm glad they're here. by reading and commenting on their work i get some incites as to how to use better syntax, how to let my poems flow better. lots of new poets think it's about being better or writing as good as others. in fact it's about learning the craft of poetry.
one of the best ways to do that is to put your work out there for honest feedback. you have the strength to do that. i've seen you do it already so i know.
it all depends on whether or not you want to improve as a writer/poet. if the answers yes then serious critique and workshopping are the name of the game. do a few of the poetry prompts etc. if not then mild critique or the for fun forum ae for you. and thats okay.
people sometimes just write for the enjoyment and what it gives to them. i think as highly of the for fun writer as i do of the serious writer.
just to put this. but as good as you all are I was afraid that it would get shredded.
in perspective. i just read a poem on the site yesterday by lawrence, an 18 year old that knocks socks off anything i could write. both todd and jack have done the same. fuck em.
seriously, i'm glad they're here. by reading and commenting on their work i get some incites as to how to use better syntax, how to let my poems flow better. lots of new poets think it's about being better or writing as good as others. in fact it's about learning the craft of poetry.
one of the best ways to do that is to put your work out there for honest feedback. you have the strength to do that. i've seen you do it already so i know.
it all depends on whether or not you want to improve as a writer/poet. if the answers yes then serious critique and workshopping are the name of the game. do a few of the poetry prompts etc. if not then mild critique or the for fun forum ae for you. and thats okay.
people sometimes just write for the enjoyment and what it gives to them. i think as highly of the for fun writer as i do of the serious writer.