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[kevincmartin]

Welcome, I am ready to be inspired.

Thank you! This is one of my favorite poems as of recent. It is called "

[milo]

Welcome, I am ready to be inspired.

Thank you! This is one of my favorite poems as of recent. It is called "You've Got A Friend."

Thanks but no poems here.

[just mercedes]

Hi to the newbies - see you in the swill!

[rayheinrich]

Hi everyone!
... My name is Kevin Martin and I am an inspirational writer, poet, and lyricist from Northwest Ohio. ...

"For the time is coming when people will not listen to the true teaching;
but instead, will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
They will turn from the truth, and wander away to myths of their own invention."  
- 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (Contemporary English Version Bible)

The Internet, prophesied!

Welcome to PigPen, a place where one can learn to create myths worthy of wandering away to.

Ray

[.paynetrain]

Hi, guys!
My name's Mario- the weirdest man alive, I suppose? xD Anyway, I'm not quite a serious kind of guy, but trust me, I can do poems pensively. Please don't bite me, I'm innocent. : ((Anyway, hope to read some of your AWEsome poems here)) I'm shooo excited *^*

[ellajam]

Hi, Mario, welcome to the Pen.
Us bite? nah. (sshhhh)

[krriordan]

hi!!!!!!

[just mercedes]

Kia ora from New Zealand, krriordan

[ellajam]

hi!!! kr, welcome to the Pen.

[PreferNotToSay]

Hi,

I have never written a word of poetry. Quite frankly, I have always been a bit afraid of even trying. I suffer from a mental disorder called Paranoid Schizophrenia. I see and hear things that aren't there. I thought this would be a good outlet to help me focus and express my thoughts. I look forward to reading other people's poetry and getting constructive criticism of my own.

I hope to talk with you soon.

[Achebe]

Hi,

I have never written a word of poetry.  Quite frankly, I have always been a bit afraid of even trying.  I suffer from a mental disorder called Paranoid Schizophrenia.  I see and hear things that aren't there.  I thought this would be a good outlet to help me focus and express my thoughts.  I look forward to reading other people's poetry and getting constructive criticism of my own.  

I hope to talk with you soon.

welcome to the site. 
i think it's a brilliant idea for you to express yourself through the medium of poetry.
look forward to hearing from you.

[rayheinrich]

Hi,

I have never written a word of poetry.  Quite frankly, I have always been a bit afraid of even trying.  
I suffer from a mental disorder called Paranoid Schizophrenia.  I see and hear things that aren't there.  
I thought this would be a good outlet to help me focus and express my thoughts.  I look forward to
reading other people's poetry and getting constructive criticism of my own.  

I hope to talk with you soon.

You have two great advantages already:

The first is: That not having written poetry, you haven't had the chance to pick up any bad habits that you'd
just have to take time unlearning here.

And the second is: That you're mentally ill. As someone who's actively bipolar I can assure you that mental illness can help
give you inspirations beyond the powers of our more normal brethren. The trick is to get the right meds and take them regularly;
as this advantage only works when you're in control enough to edit the damn stuff after you write it. If you can't edit it,
it's usually too disconnected to make the poetry accessible to others.

And I find it's good therapy. Especially since it's a way to socially interact with others when you just can't
stand (or are afraid) to meet someone face-to-face. (This last is as it pertains to me; I'm not pretending
to know what your needs are.)

Anyway, welcome, and always feel free to PM me,
Ray

[porpoise]

Hi lads, the name is Alex. I'm here to try to break some blocks and I'm always looking to improve.

[milo]

Welcome Alex.

[AaronWilson]

hello
I am Aaron. Thought id give this site a go and see what happens.. I am from Australia been writing for quite some time.. feel free to talk as I enjoy a good convo

[ellajam]

Hi lads, the name is Alex. I'm here to try to break some blocks and I'm always looking to improve.

Hi, Alex. If you're blocked maybe you'll have some extra time to offer up a load of critiques, good for us and probably good for you, maybe it will spark you. Welcome to the Pen.

hello
I am Aaron. Thought id give this site a go and see what happens.. I am from Australia been writing for quite some time.. feel free to talk as I enjoy a good convo

Hi, Aaron, welcome, I hope you enjoy the site.

[TSlate]

Hello. Although I've been writing poetry for a while, I'm new to receiving critiques and giving them. I've just started sharing my poems with friends, co-workers, and family. I'm fond of rhyming poetry, and free verse unfortunately usually makes me fall asleep. Hope to receive critiques on here to help me improve my work.

[Leanne]

Hiya T, your critiques so far have been pretty much exactly what we like to see. Welcome and I hope you enjoy the site.

[Max Stout]

Hello everyone. I'm Max Stout and I'm very pleased to meet you all. Perhaps some old acquaintances are here from other areas of cyber-space. If so, I'll be pleased to renew with you.

And so friends, thanks for having me. 

Regards from Max 

[milo]

Hello max, welcome to the pen.