"GO AHEAD; BLEED ALL OVER MY WORK!" That’s what I was told after commenting on one writer’s poem. Another suggested I change my handle to “Red Pen”.
Since I enjoy reading poetry as much as writing it, I like to give helpful comments on poetry, not just attaboys. It's nice for those comments to be received in the spirit in which they are offered, not as a negative of any kind.
The fact is, we simply cannot look at our own work the same way a reader will see it. We are just too close after we 'give birth' to a poem to be completely objective about them.
How many times have you heard a new mother say, "He is so beautiful!" about something red, wrinkled and screaming? Praise is wonderful, but a helpful observation can take you to the next level. “Yes, Mrs. Johnson, that's a nice looking kid, but doesn't the diaper go on the other end?"
If you just want to display your work, self publish it and send everyone you know a copy for Christmas. They will never tell you there's a typo on the cover or that you spelled petunias wrong!
I don't care about praise (well, okay, maybe just a little); what I really want is honesty from you. Praise is nice, but give me a heads-up about a typo or misspelling anyday. Help me write a better poem. That's valuable input. Pointing out that a great rhyme scheme works right up until the end of line 12 is a courtesy, not a slam. Remember, you are doing someone a favor when you read their work and comment on a faux pax they may have committed.
I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible. It’s a pleasure to read the poetry of the talented writers here on AllPoetry. And please - feel free to bleed all over my work!
Since I enjoy reading poetry as much as writing it, I like to give helpful comments on poetry, not just attaboys. It's nice for those comments to be received in the spirit in which they are offered, not as a negative of any kind.
The fact is, we simply cannot look at our own work the same way a reader will see it. We are just too close after we 'give birth' to a poem to be completely objective about them.
How many times have you heard a new mother say, "He is so beautiful!" about something red, wrinkled and screaming? Praise is wonderful, but a helpful observation can take you to the next level. “Yes, Mrs. Johnson, that's a nice looking kid, but doesn't the diaper go on the other end?"
If you just want to display your work, self publish it and send everyone you know a copy for Christmas. They will never tell you there's a typo on the cover or that you spelled petunias wrong!
I don't care about praise (well, okay, maybe just a little); what I really want is honesty from you. Praise is nice, but give me a heads-up about a typo or misspelling anyday. Help me write a better poem. That's valuable input. Pointing out that a great rhyme scheme works right up until the end of line 12 is a courtesy, not a slam. Remember, you are doing someone a favor when you read their work and comment on a faux pax they may have committed.
I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible. It’s a pleasure to read the poetry of the talented writers here on AllPoetry. And please - feel free to bleed all over my work!
- Last seen on Sep 29 10:15 AM. Member since August 16, 2007.
- I'm a diamond love poet for 206 comments.
- My mood is , and quote is "Let me help!".
- I am a woman (United States)
- When I'm not writing, I'm editing for my favorite writers.
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Poems I'm focused on
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(Marla’s Complaint: “Louis always already gone”)
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Made from five and six letter Scrabble words
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It ain't the being dead I mind
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Someone told me there would be trumpets
But we all lose our cherries in silence19 lines, 7 comments, August 21, 2007. In New Love -
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With enough Scotch you can forget the precious things you had to lose39 lines, 8 comments, August 17, 2007. In Contemporary
My Poetry
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These nets are old and cobweb thin
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Rose Angel on October 27, 2008Do come back soon...Miss your presence here...Love Rosemary
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Dear Purple Pen...welcome back.. Have missed you...Love your writes..Rosemary -
aboomer on August 23, 2008Just stopped in to say 'hi' - you are missed! Hope everything is going well for you.
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Rose Angel on August 11, 2008Well at last we collided into each other again after a long time...I have missed you! Glad to see you again, and hope we will see some new work...Love Rosemaryxxoo
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Devils Reject on September 13, 2007i didnt get to welcome you before, but welcome to AP
you are a very talented writer and i hope to read much more from you *hugs*
