Who here writes poetry?

Question

Do you like to write poetry or read it? I have a poem over at poetry.com in a competition right now. Will you please rate it?

http://www.poetry.com/voteforme/poemvote1.asp?PID=11236553

Answer 1

Your offering needs minor work. But it is readable and a very deep introspective look into your single’s soul. The use of words like fire, ice, breeze and darkness without another object lesson such as a mention of love usurped by a second party cries out to increase the story in volume. However, since your missive is written in the third person singular the aforementioned would have me continue the ride.

In line 5 I would add another such prepositional phrase to add substance to your poem. I might have added “I flush, I burn I wither on the vine.”

In line 9 I would punctuate with a comma after the “And, ……” This is a qualifier for the last line should you choose to take out line 9. (strictly a punctuation thing with me.)

You have natural talent for verse. I would suggest going to you local library where you have a greater chance of obtaining quality-reading material. I would also study other’s styles and be knowledgeable in pentameter.

Answer 2

I write poetry, I have some work published at Perigee, The Flask Review, Morsels, Falling Star, Children Churches and Daddies, Because We Write, and some upcoming pieces in
Aquapolis, The Persistent Mirage, Children Churches and Daddies, Illogical Muse.

I'll take a look at your poem and give it a rating. :)

Answer 3

I write and read poetry. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but poetry.com is a scam. Everyone who submits gets published, or rather, gets the offer of being published. It is to get you to buy their books. Your poem isn't bad, though.

Answer 4

I agree with Jube's offerings of advice. I'd add one more thing..."disappears" is spelt thus.

Wonder what became of the poem I had published years ago. I think it was poetry.com, I submitted on paper then, they sent me a brochure or something...was about life and mountains, flowers and volcanic ash, and a wolf. Haven't thought about it in forever, wrote it in school.

Answer 5

Hey I put my poems on Poetry.com too and have gotten two published. Good Luck!

Answer 6

I got bored with receiving one free copy of the literary magazine. It would be nice if the publishers of poetry could give the published poet a few dollars for the effort instead of a copy of a literary magazine.

Answer 7

I did a lot during college and while in the Army....then I went back to school and didn't have the time it seemed. Now I keep a journal of thoughts...not the same but I am looking inward to notice my ideas and thoughts more.

Answer 8

poetry writer -- Im me for details

flowerpet56

Answer 9

I gave you a ten;)