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sidewinder on October 27you my friend you've always said that you weren't a poet.
but I maintain as a lyricist you are.
In that regard I've always said that lyrics are a form of poetry.
a skill I wished that I had.
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Misguided Truth on April 28HAI!!
HAPPY HAPPY SPINNY SPINNY BOUCNY BOUNCY!
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Freiheit89 on April 28my new name is Orgasmic Numbness
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movedon on April 25you're from minnesota!! That is so cool, me too!!! Always awesome to meet a fellow Minnesotan here on AP!!!!
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still.she.waits on March 6thanks for the favorite add
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TraceSauce on November 13, 2008Jim Morrison is, in my opinion, one of the greatest american poets ever to put a pen to paper. Not only is he my favorite person of all time, his writing has the ability to set me apart from the world, give me chills. You are an amazing writer, and after reading that Jim is your inspiration, I understand so much more about your style. Your words simply astound me.
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F Etc on May 30, 2005Thanx for having balls.
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DDsithstriker on February 11, 2005Mr. Mike London I see that you have me on your favorites. I really don't know why but I don't see it as a bad thing and so I will recipricate. I also have a masterpiece just as you do but it is not nearly as long. Its called "The Swords of Destiny" and it 5,504 words. I hope you will read it because I plan to definitely read "The Exposion of Sound". Just so you know mine is supposed to be alongs the lines of the style of an epic poem. So enjoy, because I'm sure I will enjoy yours. Later!
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anamcara on October 12, 2004Are you still around? I'd forgotten all about this site and "found" it in my bookmarks today. Am on the other side of the ocean ... LOVE the Bush piece. How are you?
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kasall on June 10, 2004Your author page is absolutely interesting. I really am looking forward to delving into your work, and expect to understand something of the inspiration you have molded from your own experience as a poet. It is interesting to look through poetry in this manner. Our lives give so much to our work, so we should be kind to ourselves and perceptions.
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Ivy Rose on November 28, 2003Mike...I guess in reality this poem does sound humanistic; but it was not my intent. I wanted to show that many people are seekers looking for the truth; but the truth can only be found in that special place inside of us that can only be filled by God. That was my intent; but I think I missed the mark just a bit. Thanks for making me take another look at this poem. I may just have to revise it. Actually, I have revised the poem. I hope this clarifies the intent of my heart. **Ivy Rose
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Blondita on November 12, 2003Hi MikeLondon
Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for your comment on my work. It is much appreciated. I have read a few of yours but they were all lengthy ( the three I read ) - and I hate rushing through poetry - I will return when I have more time
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Victoria Pearse on January 15, 2003thank you for finding the time to read through my work ... very refreshing to find an honest critique and I have certainly taken on some of your comments...using writing as a form of self therapy so of neccesity most of my work is highly personl but I fully agree with your comment about this not always producing the highest calibre of work...have never honestly though about trying to get any work published, maybe sometime in the future that might be a possibility but for now having only started writing a couple of weeks ago I think I'm content to be an amatuer rambler...thanks again for your comments they are highly valued...I look forward to reading more of your work and hopefully more comments from you on mine...Victoria
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Victoria Pearse on January 12, 2003I was drawn to your work after reading the comments that you had left on other people's...refreshing to read someone who expresses their real opinion and is not afraid to say when there are improvements to be made...to this end I would be grateful if you would look over some of my work sometime...not sure that you will find much of merit but I would value you honest critique...normally I find that I prefer shorter writes ( something to do wiuth having the memory equivelant of a goldfish with alzheimers)than yours but I found myself drawn into your work and able to read through two of your poems without any loss of interest...I like very much the style in which you write and look forward greatly to reading more...Victoria
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Energizer Bunny on January 10, 2003Fair enough Mike. But, remember to each his own. One man's trash is another man's treasure. What is right for you might be wrong for me and vice-versa. Your experiences may not be mine, and my thoughts may not be your thoughts. What is serious to me might be silly to you, and what is false to me might be real to you. What inspires you might not inspire me, and what I hold dear might not be so for you. When I submit a work I have a choice to either have comments only or have strick criticism. If I remember correctly on the submit page it says quote, 'Be ready for it if you check this box.' To the best of my knowledge I have not checked that box on none of my work so far. I have no problem with your take on my works, because you are entitled to your opinion just like me. What you typed in the comment box started out as a regular critique but it changed into personal criticism very quickly. Well, I went back and double checked my author page. I went top to bottom and as I suspected I did not find the word 'professional' no where in my wording. After leaving such harsh words geared toward my 'lack of talent' (as you hinted between your words)I searched you author page too and did not find the word professional there either. Let's just agree to disagree. In all honesty, I do not have a problem with your works. I know we are viewing the world through different eyes. Take care and so long...
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Energizer Bunny on January 8, 2003Mike, I always welcome ways to make my work better. But to say things like: 'You have no sense of stylistic daring', and 'You're are more interested in getting your message across that you forget to work it into a really good poem.' At first I felt bad, until I viewed some of your 'ESSAYS' you call poems.To judge someone's poem it would help if you first had a clue as to what a poem is before you spew your opinions which by the way seem to represent about 1% of everyone else. Talk about poems that contain a million words and leave the reader exhausted. And to think you called mine an essay...LOL. And by seeing the other comments on your author page I see many others also see you in the same light. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. You could actually take your comments on my work and also apply it to your work. Am I upset?...yes, you bet. Not because you gave me negative comments, but because you do not know the difference between criticism and crucifixion. A true critic knows how to edify and encourage, NOT tear down and destroy.I appreciate your critique but NOT in the unthoughtful manner in which you deliver. As Purple has said (scroll up), you might mean well, but you come across as an arrogant person.
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if someone screamed i'm gay over and over again in a public place, how many people would believe him?
if someone swore he killed eleven babies over and over again, would there be any doubt in your mind that he has mental problems, or that he might have killed them for real?
the problem is not in the intention, but in the interpretation. if a mass of people are insulted by your work, then maybe it's offensive. maybe.
and there was no indication whether or not this was one of your characters or a personna speaking, and because that was left up to the decision of the reader, the literal interpretation was the obvious choice.
now, i read this work and something told me this wasn't your opinion, as you are a poet and all, you'd be calling yourself a faggot as well. but, there was no irony or resolve. it just continued to sound like a rant. so it's difficult for most to understand where you were going with this piece without a little clarification. now, i'm not so bothered by it once you disclosed it was some fictional character ranting.
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MikeLondon on September 24, 2002MAHarmon, of course I'm a piece of work. We all are.
There's something we all need to learn about art. Don't attibute everything an artist says in his art as his opinion. The fact that the poem says 'Poets are Faggots' and it's an actual poem should tell you something. That poem's about a character (NOT ME) struggling to come to terms with who he is.
You automatically assume that that is my opinion. Obviously not. Learn to distinguish between the character or voice of the piece and the actual writer. The character of that poem is pretty complext because despite all his rage, despite the fact he says poets (or more broadly, artists in general)are faggots, he still writes.
Remember, just because a poet writes a line saying 'I killed a man' doesn't mean s/he actually killed someone.
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MAHarmon on September 23, 2002WHY must people STILL use the term 'FAGGOTS' as a slanderous term??????????????? Am I a 'faggot' ? No, but it's adults like you that KEEP it the derogitory term that it SHOULDN'T BE, fueling the fire of my teenage mouths that use the term as a put-down because folks like you insist on promoting it as a negative word... Yeah, fine, free speech, okay but man, if I KNEW I was using an offensive term, AND under a loose, non-relative association just to make a generalized slam, I would probably care enough NOT to incorporate it into my writing... But then that would mean I would, what, have to CARE? Have to give a damn about the feelings of others and the impact I might have on influencial minds....... You're a piece of work.
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MikeLondon on June 14, 2002well, i'm confused, because i'm none of those things. Sorry you think I'm being patronising because i'm not. anyone with a trackrecord like mine has nothing to be patronsing about, and as for being rude I'm not either. Sorry you thinks o. If i thought I was better than everyone else, I wouldn't be here.
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Lurie on June 14, 2002I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful comment you left on (In a Flash) I really appreciated it very much! [[[[[hugs]]]]]]
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No I'm not offended about critical comments cos I make them all the time....and no way am I offended about your comments on my 'if there is a god' poem. You just come across as very patronising, rude and arrogant in your comments. Theres no need to be bitchy about them, be polite. You're not better than anyone else, despite what you may think. Purple xxx
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MikeLondon on June 14, 2002What the hell are you talking about? If you're talking about my comment on your 'god' poem, I didn't talk about the poem at all but the philosophical stance behind the poem, which I disagree with. I just posed a simple question for you to think about. I didn't really say anything about the poem itself, but rather the message of it.
As for comments, hello, do you just want people telling you you're great all the time when there are things you need to work on? I'm not a poet by any means, nor have I ever claimed to be, but I do take my writing seriously. I'd rather have constructive criticism as opposed to getting my ego stroked. You say in moderation. Well, in moderation to what? What are comments supposed to do? They tell how you reacted to a certian piece, for better or for worst. As for being closed minded, I have no idea what you're talking about there either. If you're talking about my comment to Haikuru about writing longer stuff, I just threw that out there. Other than that, I'm not closed minded.
I personally don't try to make myself look better than other people because I'm not, especially with the stuff I posted here. Have you even been thru the Free Verse Free For Alls? A lot of that is drivel. As for being superior, read some of my stuff. A lot of it sucks.
If you get offended because I give you some honest criticism of what I percieve as needing work, then I don't really want your respect. If you take yourself seriously as a writer, you want honest criticism. You, as a writer, can either take it or leave it. It's up to you. But if you get pissed off because people tell you that a piece could use some work, you need to grow up. I get told that all the time -- and you know, generally they're right. -
Mike, all you seem to do when you comment is criticise. Criticism is good....IN MODERATION. You seem very closed minded about poetry, if its not the same as yours then its crap. Well, it doesn't make you look like you're well good at poetry and that you're better than everyone else....it makes you look like an arrogant twat :0)
Just a polite reminder that encouragement is valued and not everything you write has to be written like you're that grumpy, smelly old English teacher who gives you a weeks detention for saying 'Could of' instead of 'Could have'. Believe it or not you're not superior to any of us on here, so please try to be a bit more...understanding. People write for them, so don't have a go at them, you lose respect that way.
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ummmmmmm teenage angst?
Stereotypical?
Or maybe I was just using selfparody - also the fact remains that I AM A TEENAGER and angst is my best mate thank u very much
Read my other stuff - read Constellation or sumthing, then come back and judge me
From Claire 'i hate myslef and i want to die' 'nobody likes me everybody hates me' 'Im plagued by spots and my Mum is satan' Urwin.
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Maureen on October 31, 2001I've been wondering if you read the comment I made about your poem 'Back to Obscurity'. I offered what I hoped would be helpful advice. Your poem seemed like a cry for help and that's why I attempted to do just that. Maureen
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heinzs on October 26, 2001Thanks for the response here, and the comments on my other works. It is helpful to have the additional info.
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MikeLondon on October 26, 2001Well, to explain my Free Verse Free For Alls, what got me into poetry was Jim Morrison and his wild imagery. Actually, only the first two were intentionally Free Verse Free For Alls. The others I just wrote when that creative mood hit. Each of these were written in one session. As for your making it through all of them, I applaud you as there is quite a bit there. I thought about listening them as seperate poems because of their length and because people may be lest likely to read Vol. 3 or 4 because they think they're interrelated and they're really not. Vol 3 especially suffers because it is the most different and the most focused of them all and probably doesn't really belong to the series.
Since you actually went through them, all I can say is they are mind rants, essentially. I don't really know how to describe them, and as for their difficulty level that is one reason I posted them. I cannot honestly evaluate how 'difficult' or how 'easy' they are. As for one central meaning that underlies the entire series there is none. It's just more rambling. Freewheelin' cauterization.
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heinzs on October 25, 2001Thanks for your comments on my 'Under the Tree' and 'Inferno'. It's ok that you didn't 'get it'... I sincerely had/have a difficult time with your free verse free-for-alls, though I tried diligently to pore through all of it. Did you try out Paul Prochnow's site? He posted one on poetrypages.com similar to your works and my 'Black Rabbit Hole' was actually my response to that poem.
of course i remember you
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