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Osarkon on August 28, 2005

A worthy point made here, I posted a poem that had some depth to it, and had people asking for me to explain it. Which is fair enough, but surely poetry appreciation includes doing some research into the topics if you don't understand, and not asking for everything to be given on a silver platter in black and white. That's my belief anyway. ~ Osarkon
on August 22, 2005

Thanks for that I guess. To tell you the truth that poem is crap(excuse my language) and I intend to delete soon quite possibly today. I love when people tell it like it is and let me know how they feel. Atleast your honest. I have written better quality stuff. If you have the time and you want to know my worth I guess you could read 'Funeral Music' or 'You have departed....' Those are somewhat better and the decision is completely up to you. Don't think I'm fishing or anything if you don't read that quite fine. I see you have quite the trophy collection thats mean your good and have a good idea of what good poetry is. I wish you well in your contest that you have entered and have a blessed day.
Celticpoet on August 17, 2005

Thank you for your comment on my Haiku..it was my first attempt at the genre!...so it inspires me that a writer of such obvious talent and knowledge finds my writing worth a mention...again my thanks to you for your kind comment...Dan
Cat on August 14, 2005

Just found your note on my author page from a couple weeks ago. Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to exploring your pages.
ecrivain01 on August 9, 2005

Well, keep a stiff upper lip and never back down from anything smaller than an elephant.
gryphonelder on August 7, 2005

Interesting comment on my authors page. Yeah I knew I was missing something, but it was a hurry up thing. One of these days I will get around to fixing it..Hehehe.
Rhyming isn't my strong suit, although I do it from time to time.
Congruence on July 31, 2005

Very true about the poetry.

I have said it many times but the term 'poetry' is now used like a pair of shoes or a designer coat, it is now used to convey image.

It hides a multitude of rubbish and good poetry can become like hens teeth.

I'm not so arrogant to put myself in the 'elite' bunch. But do I understand the value of writing that challenges, writing that stimulates and writing that asks questions and confronts.

Of course freedom, in the sense anyone is free to write and express themselves come into it, but I have on countless occasions read poetry on here which is amazing. Yet it has no or very few comments.

Likewise I have read work where people fling long words and surrealism at it without having any idea about the poem, but hoping to create the right 'clever' impression.

Then I have watched as people blindly clap it. I would say the majority of my work is average or poor, when it is good, on the rare occasion then it is really good.

I am shocked by people using language that hasn't been used for 400 years, yet not understanding the context, phrasing or what words even mean. Just the fact many seem to have no concept of how language changes and has changed is shocking.

Writing like Shakespeare is fine, if you were, well if you were Shakespeare. Silly phrases like, do I love thee, pray tell, come yonder to thine window. Please if there are poetry police arrest these people now.

But it is only writing, capture the moment and then it is gone.

Edited on Jul 31, 11:03 because ''.
blondeoverblue on July 25, 2005

Couldn't agree more with the comment by Truembrace, I have become a bit dispondant of late myself.

Kat
Edited on Jul 25, 7:11 because ''.
Anemone on July 24, 2005

I agree with what you say about people liking "dumbed down" poetry. My favorite pieces that I am so proud of get no respose at all it seems, damn philosophical metaphors.
Silhouetted Angel on July 17, 2005

I love that lil blurb on staying true to yourself and not trying to satisfy others with your work. I find that I am always trying to out do myself with each amazing.. well.. my best poems..piece I do. I don't try to satisfy the masses.. only my heart and mind.
I'll try to return the favor soon

~Blue
Red Red Rose on July 10, 2005

You are a hellava man and when I have more time, I am going to return to read some poems from someone with a heart and a brain! (Did you star in "The Wizard?" LOL I am so glad you commented on one of my writes. I am adding you to my fav's so I will remeber to come back and read some REAL poetry!
Light and love, Linda
Pari Ali on July 3, 2005

Thanks for the applauses, you don't have to really ... i have a website about things like environmental degradation, and much more... many poets from AP post on it.
Legend on July 2, 2005

I have wander long to find a poet that could captivate me, make me want to just read poetry I have found such today.
I have a love of rhyming work, and in that you are a master.
Half an hour has fled within the twinkle of an eye.I do recall visiting your page once or twice before and thinking how
enjoyable was my time spent there.I have not the least doubt that i will become a regular inhabitant of your domain.
I noticed that you state Philip Jose Farmer as one of your favorite authors. I to got hooked a few years ago on his River world series. I now have David Gemmell as one author i have to read.Thank you for a wonderful visit
painted veil on June 29, 2005

lol. if that was your soapbox, then i applaud it. (though admit many of my poems are only thought provoking if a person actually takes the time to read beneath the words, or look for dualism of sorts.)

funny though, i have tried to write metered verse, and found that by some strange occurrence-- i can't count my syllables in the least. what i think is a poem running four syllables a line ends up being four three four three. and so i admire those who have the ability to count properly.

To be honest, i just happened to see a comment you made on a poem and decided it was honest enough to look into the author, so here i am. I will definitely look into your writing, and see what all there is to find!

cheers, ryn
horus8 on May 24, 2005

Ha HA!!! That's the funniest thing I've heard this year
Dude, awesome, and I quote "people that think manilla
is in Africa make me nervous" HAAAAAAAAAAAA... ha!!!

TOTALLY.
Absolutely,
and most definitely true.
TrulyLoothy on May 14, 2005

"Critique this" by rushdelivery

I have fought my share of battles
Through steps of chaos and ignorant mammals
That turn away from anything unique
I am glad I am not part of that herd of cattle
All they do is wine, complain, and critique
Everything you do, everything you say
It doesn't make a difference
They always want it their way
Let me ask a question
Who are you to judge what is cliche?
on May 3, 2005

Hello, on my poem, My Dreamed Reality, you said it wasn't great literature, how could I improve it to make it qualify, I'm really asking, my style of poetry has been changing lately and I'm not sure where it is going, so if you could give me a few pointers, it might help out...Thanks..
sodancewithsoda on April 30, 2005

haha, omg i think that i too may not know much about a world outside my country, save for the united states, england, france, iraq, and fellow asian countries
ecrivain01 on April 30, 2005

Hmmmmm. People who think Manila is in Africa make me nervous. I think half of what's wrong with America today is that Americans don't know there's a world outside the borders of the United States (except for England, France and Iraq, a very odd assortment, wouldn't you say?)
suseann on April 30, 2005

To a friend who helps me watch my sometimes lacking ability to punctuate,spell and in general compose my writes. I salute your kindness and editing abilities.~~Suseann
sodancewithsoda on April 28, 2005

hi! thank you for commenting on my poem ^_^ i also wondered how they thought manila was in africa, but then again, maybe that was their interpretation again, many thanks for the beautiful comment
SpeakLikeAChild on April 25, 2005

Thank you so much for holding that contest. It was a beautiful cause, and we as humans should all be involved. Thank you for the trophy, you made me so happy! I hope you continue in your cause, because we can't give up hope. Thanks again !
~Rhea~
littleladylaura on April 21, 2005

thanks very much . xxxx
ConcreteGirl87 on April 9, 2005

Is there anything you DONT do?
Fridazechild56 on April 9, 2005

Wow! I just read your author's page and I'm very flattered that you took time to read and critique my work.
lindadoster on April 3, 2005

Thank you for your review. I love the honesty and would have it no other way. This is not my favorite either. That would be my poem OUR WORLD. When you get the chance to take that second look I again would love the feedback.
Maybe tell me some way to improve or what I did wrong
Thirty years is along time to be out of school but I would still love to learn lindadoster
just rob on April 3, 2005

You often take on the issues of importance, always coming down on the side of right.Thank you for speaking out on these issues, and sticking enerringly to the moral high ground.
Peace,Rob
phattkat on March 31, 2005

Nice site! Thanks for sending me the link. You still shine brightly as I always remember you did! I really should get back to writing more phattkat poetry. This site could inspire me! Thanks again!

- phattkat -
steelvenom on March 29, 2005

Your a Hell of a writer-but I sometimes wonder if your only existence on this site is to beat other people out of winning contests (like me, you selfish bastard), take up space and yet not get rewarded for it through appreciation by other people, and applaud my every inane and thoughtless comment

You rock
-apparition- on March 28, 2005

Wow, thanks so much for your comment. I'm honored to think Frost would have liked it. Acquainted With the Night is the favorite poem of the boy that write was for... he, too, was fond of Frost... and Neruda, and Peter Gabriel. *Sigh* Thanks for your comments, I really appreciate it.
Reset Button on March 27, 2005

You've got quite a profile there. I'm just a kid trying to figure out where I'm going to get money for college. They say go! but make it discouraging with it's high tuition and long years. *sighs* I'm just glad I'm not easily discouraged.
Night Hope on March 26, 2005

Thank you for your comment...I know 'Writer's Digest' well, having worked in a college library for over 12 years...I awaited each issue eagerly...a Gift, then...'Knock on the Duir'...Thanks again...I consider your comment to be high praise, indeed... Wanda
www.duirwaighgallery.com/inspiration_trailer.htm
wbiro on March 20, 2005

I'd welcome you to AP but you beat me here by a month! I see you write on society, nature, love, with humor and a touch of angst and hope- quite an interesting and conflicting mixture, maybe even explosive! Glad you enjoyed my trip into sci-fi land with 'Doomed Missions to Mars'! Not my most optimistic piece!
Yossarian on March 13, 2005

Nice to know someone else out there is still using the old styles!
Excellent body of work you have here!
- Yossarian
FlawedDestiny on March 12, 2005

I'd like to read some of your villanelles. Can you IM me a link or two?
~*Destiny*~
Simbelmyne on March 8, 2005

Thanks for your comments. Its always lovely to hear of another Tolkien fan. And of course, its certainly always lovely to hear of someone enjoying my work, certainly someone so accomplished as you. Keep on, both in life and words. God bless, Sim.
IWannaBAPhilosopher on March 6, 2005

Well, I've had a wander through your poems, and they all seem to have had one too many views for my liking. What's your secret???
No, I think they're great, and you're obviously a really talented poet... but you don't need me to tell you that, lol.
Keep churning them out...
And here's to staying inspired.
The Liberal Poet on March 2, 2005

THanks for entering my contest, by the way I got a group you should join it's called Feminist Poets Unite. Put in an application for it for me.
FRIDAYatFIVE on March 2, 2005

I like your style of writing, it provokes much thought, when so many on here say so much, but, convey so little, you are a breath of fresh air! keep writing, I'll keep reading!
ecrivain01 on February 28, 2005

Actually, the kid who spoke the poem was C. Thomas Howell, not Matt Dillon.

He did a bang up job in the part, I think. Too bad his star has fallen so low nowadays. He's not a Brando.
klassy lassy on February 17, 2005

Hello Jim, I am enjoying reading your poetry pages, although I find myself reaching to view horizons beyond my own little corner of the world in doing so. It is not hard to relate to the wonder of nature, or the musings of a soldier too close to war, but the mysteries of foreign names and places attest to my ignorance. Thank you for taking a look at my writing. I did go into your web page and loved John Greenleaf Whittier's poem about the old school. That sort of love is indeed a rare commodity...Strange that it is free for the taking....I will be back.
Edited on Feb 17, 6:37 because ''.
Candice Bezanson on February 13, 2005

Well arent you the over acheiver laughs Im just playing. You do have quite the impressive list of accomplishments though...Anyway. Im Candice I dont write for anything fancy. I've never been published and um...Im gonna read some of your shtuff
Michele La Pointe on February 4, 2005

I REMEMBER I REMEMBER...

so dawn goes down to day ???? (i think)
nothing gold can stay (pony boy i think lol)
Michele La Pointe on February 4, 2005

"nature's first green is gold....."
"her hardest hue to hold...." if i remember correctly... as soon as i saw it i thought of matt dillon.. how sad.. i had even forgotten the author and remember only 'the outsiders' ... that is such a great poem tho... her early leaf's a flower... but only so an hour... then leaf subsides to leaf... so eden sand to grief... THATS ALL I REMEMBER... damn
Kmcmas on January 9, 2005

thank you for your comment on my poem and when i have more time i will read your work and return the favor. thank you once again.

KmcJmr
Rott on January 8, 2005

I just have time to stop at your webpage and read one poem.
Amazingly it is of the style of Robert Frost's. Nodoubt you look like a real big fish here. Thank you for your comment on my poem "New Orleans". It's very encouraging.
duana on January 7, 2005

Hi. I wanted to stop by because I have noticed that you have commented on a lot of my poems lately, and they are exceptionally thoughtout. I have enjoyed reading them very much. Thanks, and look forward to more, and to reading your writings. Duana
Absynthia on January 5, 2005

Thank you for the comment I feel privliledged that you would notice me, and luckily, I never write about how I am feeling in the present...only the past
I'm gonna comment on some of your poems myself, just to see whatcha made of
Wesley Storer on January 4, 2005

Thanks for the comment on my short story. It is especially meaningful, considering you have been in "The Readers Digest", top 100, in three categories. You have really made my day. Thank you so very much!
santana494 on January 3, 2005

tahnx it took alot to write my poem life

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