The trouble with poetry

[oneighty]

and story telling by poetry.

Few will read it. The few that do will not comment on it.

Your opinion?

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[JitterbugPerfume]

1. poetry is off-putting

"regular" people think they do not understand it

[Droopy]

6. That's a shame

because I'm a regular person and I write poetry about regular people things. I'll admit that a lot of poetry is over my head, especially the stuff written by the old masters. But there are many more poems that I do understand and appreciate.

I'd hate to see the day when people stopped writing poems.

I've been sending poems to a friend of mine via e-mail. She really likes it and always reminds me to send her another poem when she writes. That makes me feel so good.

[pinerow]

2. I know I get criticized for not rhyming...or that there are no

"blue-bonnets and lovely lillies", but I find that most of the people I have read to, seem to appreciate the spoken word. I am a big fan of e.e. cummings...now there was a guy who weathered blistering criticism...

[oneighty]

3. Rhyming

I suppose if one desires to be a 'production' poet it is OK to concentrate on rime. Often times when that is done it becomes a study in correctness and any resemblance to emotion is lost.

I write very little poetry but when I do it boils forth. I write it as I think it. After all it is for me!

Good thing I do not write for a living or to please others.

Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.

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[pinerow]

4. aye aye captain!!!

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[oneighty]

5. Yes

Batten Down the Hatches Lads the Captain (me) Is Singing His Song.

Did you read that? (In three parts)

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[KaliTracy]

8. ah, but those who criticize for "no rhyme" usually have no ear -- just in

the few poems I've read of yours tonight, you have a command of the word on many levels. Don't let anyone tell you different.

[Steel City Slim]

7. Poetry

As long as you (we) enjoy it, that is enough. You can't force people. When I write, though like to share it, I write for myself. I have been reading your poems here and they are terrific. They touch me.

[KaliTracy]

9. depends on many things -- like where people are seeing (or hearing)

the poem.

Are you speaking in general about poetry, or are you speaking of a forum such as this to share poetry?

[oneighty]

10. In general

KaliTracy

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