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[billy]

 so you're one of a pair
glad you joined us, feedback and participation are what keeps the site going. and thanks to EM for spreading the word >< ><

just read a piece of your feedback....you should fit in nicely

Hello Pigpen! I am a social science grad student in my early 20s that double majored in creative writing. I'm a friend of Em (aka Animal Riots Activist), and they referred me here! I was part of that fizzled out community of which they speak, and have hardly written since my last poetry class in school. However, I love reading and critiquing others' work, and it helps me find inspiration to do it myself again! I'll post a few of my older poems at first to test the waters. I hope you like my work, and I'm excited to read some great poems here!
Cheers,
Your friendly Municipal Alchemist

[Animal Riots Activist]

 so you're one of a pair

While we did write quite a bit together, I think you'll find our styles are quite polar. Mr. Maps dreams in Trochaic Septameter, while I mostly dream in tongues.

[milo]

 so you're one of a pair

While we did write quite a bit together, I think you'll find our styles are quite polar. Mr. Maps dreams in Trochaic Septameter, while I mostly dream in tongues.

other than the magnets and the penguins could anyone really tell the poles apart?

[ellajam]

 so you're one of a pair

While we did write quite a bit together, I think you'll find our styles are quite polar. Mr. Maps dreams in Trochaic Septameter, while I mostly dream in tongues.

other than the magnets and the penguins could anyone really tell the poles apart?

chill

[bena]

I find that tongues make for better dreams, personally.  But what makes for better poetry?  That's what I'm trying to figure out before I die.

Welcome to the madhouse, Mr. Alchemist.  Or should I call you Jesus Christ?

bena aka mel.

Jesus Christ Mr. Maps, you have so many exclamation points in this post, it could throw a party all by itself. Why not just ride caps lock? And of course welcome!!!  
-Em

[poppoetry]

Hi,
i'm new to this poetry lark, started writing in Feb 2015 and couldn't stop myself, I've now written some 60 poems, some good (imo) and some just pure cheesy, I love the poetry writing process and just put it down straight from my head, so far this has been a very private deal with me so this is my step into the open as a 'poet', looking forward to many exchanges in the future.

poppoetry

[DivineMsEmm]

HI!
New to this site, but not new to poetry.
Finishing my MFA in Creative Writing and need some feedback on a few pieces - so I'm critiquing a lot too!
I love to critique, especially if the poet isn't afraid to get into the nitty gritty behind the poem - I find it difficult to respond to great poems, because I feel critique is best when we can learn something.
I prefer short poems, because I have a short attention span (probably undiagnosed ADHD or something).
I am excited to critique and read critiques, and discuss everything poetic.
Good to be here!

[ellajam]

Hi,
i'm new to this poetry lark, started writing in Feb 2015 and couldn't stop myself, I've now written some 60 poems, some good (imo) and some just pure cheesy, I love the poetry writing process and just put it down straight from my head, so far this has been a very private deal with me so this is my step into the open as a 'poet', looking forward to many exchanges in the future.

poppoetry

Hi, welcome to the pen, it sounds like you've got plenty of raw material to work on. If you click on each forum name you'll see the posting guidelines so that you can choose the level of critique you'd like. If you've never critiqued before it's fun to learn.* Hope you enjoy the site.

*if you're a sado-masochist

HI!
New to this site, but not new to poetry.
Finishing my MFA in Creative Writing and need some feedback on a few pieces - so I'm critiquing a lot too!
I love to critique, especially if the poet isn't afraid to get into the nitty gritty behind the poem - I find it difficult to respond to great poems, because I feel critique is best when we can learn something.
I prefer short poems, because I have a short attention span (probably undiagnosed ADHD or something).
I am excited to critique and read critiques, and discuss everything poetic.
Good to be here!

I'll think you'll find some kindred spirits here who believe that sometimes the best way to improve a piece is to break it down and see how it looks rebuilt.

Members who give plenty of clear, specific critique are what makes the site work, just click on the title of each forum for posting guidelines for each.

Welcome, I hope enjoy the site.

[poppoetry]

Thanks for the welcome and info,

Poppoetry

[Rose Lanabell Cat Ear]

Hi! My name is Rose. I've been writing poetry for a couple years and also critiquing my poet friends occasionally. I've never used an internet forum before, so I'm still figuring out how it works. It seems pretty neat though, and I'm excited for people who don't know me at all to give me fresh perspectives on my work

[Observer]

Hello.
I enjoy writing poetry from time to time, especially as a means of relieving emotion, which I have in abundance as a teenager with a complicated co-ed friend group! I'm looking forward to sharing my thoughts anonymously (the wonders of the internet, hey) and providing feedback on the works of others.

[Merrikay]

Hi all,
I'm new to writing poetry, (purposely forgetting the wannabe artsy, teen angst pieces I wrote), and came here for the promise of constructive feedback. Not sure how well I'll critique, but I'll give it my best. Looking forward to being part of the community.

[Leanne]

Hiya QC -- just follow the guidelines at the top of each forum when it comes to critiquing. We expect that the Novice forum in particular is where people will blood themselves (metaphorically... mostly... ) when it comes to both writing and critiquing, so as long as you make it obvious that you've read and thought about the poem, you should be right.

[Forestdawn]

Greetings Fellow Poets:

My name is Sally, but all my poetry friends call me "Forestdawn" I love nature. I live in Southern Oregon USA, out in the country among the trees and mountains. I've been married 26 years. and have a sixteen year old daughter.
My two very favorite famous poets are: Dr. Suess,and Edgar Allan Poe. Between these two poets, who are like night and day,
makes me feel a little bit "twisted" at times.
I look forward in reading my fellow poet's work. and sharing some of mine as well.

I am happy to have found this poetry site. I know I am going to enjoy it to the fullest.
Thank You
Forestdawn (Goddess of the Green Grove)

[milo]

Greetings Fellow Poets:

My name is Sally, but all my poetry friends call me "Forestdawn"  I love nature. I live in Southern Oregon USA, out in the country among the trees and mountains. I've been married 26 years. and have a sixteen year old daughter.
 My two very favorite famous poets are: Dr. Suess,and Edgar Allan Poe. Between these two poets, who are like night and day,
makes me feel a little bit  "twisted" at times.
  I look forward in reading my fellow poet's work. and sharing some of mine as well.  

 I am happy to have found this poetry site. I know I am going to enjoy it to the fullest.
Thank You
Forestdawn  (Goddess of the Green Grove)

Welcome Sally!
Coincidentally, we used to call leanne "Forestdawn" as well so i am sure you will fit in great here!

[Leanne]

Welcome Sally, and pay no attention to the milo behind the curtain.

[Forestdawn]

Greetings Fellow Poets:

My name is Sally, but all my poetry friends call me "Forestdawn"  I love nature. I live in Southern Oregon USA, out in the country among the trees and mountains. I've been married 26 years. and have a sixteen year old daughter.
 My two very favorite famous poets are: Dr. Suess,and Edgar Allan Poe. Between these two poets, who are like night and day,
makes me feel a little bit  "twisted" at times.
  I look forward in reading my fellow poet's work. and sharing some of mine as well.  

 I am happy to have found this poetry site. I know I am going to enjoy it to the fullest.
Thank You
Forestdawn  (Goddess of the Green Grove)

Welcome Sally!
Coincidentally, we used to call leanne "Forestdawn" as well so i am sure you will fit in great here!

Thanks milo I know I'm gonna like it here.

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Welcome Sally, and pay no attention to the milo behind the curtain.

lol, I feel like I have a new family. Thanks.

[billy]

to the woods, to the woods;

welcome sally

Greetings Fellow Poets:

My name is Sally, but all my poetry friends call me "Forestdawn"  I love nature. I live in Southern Oregon USA, out in the country among the trees and mountains. I've been married 26 years. and have a sixteen year old daughter.
 My two very favorite famous poets are: Dr. Suess,and Edgar Allan Poe. Between these two poets, who are like night and day,
makes me feel a little bit  "twisted" at times.
  I look forward in reading my fellow poet's work. and sharing some of mine as well.  

 I am happy to have found this poetry site. I know I am going to enjoy it to the fullest.
Thank You
Forestdawn  (Goddess of the Green Grove)

[billy]

hi queeny

we're not all about how well people critique, we're more about how hard they try to give reasonable feedback. welcome to the site

Hi all,
I'm new to writing poetry, (purposely forgetting the wannabe artsy, teen angst pieces I wrote), and came here for the promise of constructive feedback. Not sure how well I'll critique, but I'll give it my best. Looking forward to being part of the community.

[Merrikay]

Thanks for the welcome, I'm loving it here!