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[bena]

Welcome John. We always love new folks, they are yummy and tender... no wait, I mean, we always love new folks with fantastic attitudes, which I think you have! Looking forward to reading your stuff.

bena

[owl_eyes]

Hi, Im Meagan.

[Todd]

Hi Meagan, welcome to the site!

[LolzImGay]

Hi, Im Chris.

[billy]

welcome to the site guys

[gigi]

Hey, everyone! My name is Gigi and I'm from New Jersey. I'm a harpist (music therapy hospital work, weddings, gigs), I run a traveling jewelry business with my family, and I raise chickens! I've written poetry since middle school, but within the last year I've become much more passionate in my writing. I'm happy to have found a place to share my work and read/respond to other poetry!

[just mercedes]

Hi Gigi - welcome to the site.

[ellajam]

Hey, everyone! My name is Gigi and I'm from New Jersey. I'm a harpist (music therapy hospital work, weddings, gigs), I run a traveling jewelry business with my family, and I raise chickens! I've written poetry since middle school, but within the last year I've become much more passionate in my writing. I'm happy to have found a place to share my work and read/respond to other poetry!

Hi, Gigi, sounds like a fun life, hope you're enjoying it.

Just five critiques in the workshops to become a full member. Welcome.

[kyhoward1989]

Hi hi, new here.. Just recently got into writing poetry within the last few months. Man, I regret not taking advantage of my grade school lessons! But none the less, this is a blast.

[wordwaymike]

Hi everyone. this is the place for everyone to say Hi to everyone else.

Hi

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Battle stations! Newbie on deck. I was meandering and moseying my way through the cyber jungle of writing forums when I happened upon the link to this site. I mostly write short stories. Satirical stories, political and otherwise are what I spend most of my time on.
Sometimes with acceptable results and sometimes with nothing to show for my efforts but mangled word gristle.

I suffer for my art. And at times you will too. So let me apologize in advance.

[quote] "I yam what I yam and that ain't no sweet potato! Ugk, ugk, ugk, ugk, ugk." Popeye

[ellajam]

Heeey, mangled word gristle is my territory.

Welcome, both of you.

Just five critiques in the workshops makes you a full member. And don't forget to join the Pig's Arse and the Sewer.

Hope you have fun here.

[ellajam]

I came here primarily for feedback on some of my work. I have have no idea what anyone thinks about it because I can't find active forums where people take the time to give feedback.

I have no problem givin' feedback before I receive it. I don't consider myself a critic, but I'll do what I can.

Welcome, Mike, sounds like you've found the right place.

You don't have to be a critic, just a thoughtful reader whose aim is to help improve the poem. Here are some tips if you need them.

[billy]

hi mike and others. all we ask is that you try and do your best when it comes to feedback, the more we do of it the easier it gets. :J:

[Anonymous]

Okay... I'm Kevin and I'm 18. I've been a member here for over a year, but haven't been very active-- once a month at the most... This year I have fell in love with the art of writing, and because of my change in heart, I will be much more active on this forum. It's only right for a proper introduction, now that the time is right. My old poems are useless-- I never gave it much effort until recently. I added a biography, signature, and avatar; those seem to be the first steps to getting involved. I hope to make some friends and learn as much as I can! I love reading other peoples' work and will give feedback to the best of my ability. I'm hypersensitive-- and my old poems got crucified on this site-- but I'll still post a few poems of my own, because without criticism, how can one's poetry be improved or ameliorated? Furthermore, I've worked hard to improve my writing, grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary.

Thanks

-Kevin

[ellajam]

Welcome back, Kevin. The first step is giving feedback and you're doing a fine job of it. Glad to have you in active mode.

[bena]

hey there Kevin,
love your sig. I don't remember what letters I am because it seemed so silly to me as a nurse to diagnose people over the internet by the answers to just a few questions. So you are. That is all that matters. Looking forward to reading your work.

@Ella...I can't believe you're telling the newbs about the sewer and Pig's Arse. That's where we talk about them! (snickers)

bena/mel.

[ellajam]

hey there Kevin,
love your sig. I don't remember what letters I am because it seemed so silly to me as a nurse to diagnose people over the internet by the answers to just a few questions. So you are. That is all that matters. Looking forward to reading your work.

@Ella...I can't believe you're telling the newbs about the sewer and Pig's Arse. That's where we talk about them! (snickers)

bena/mel.

Yeah, ain't all about critique, is it? Here little piggies. *angel smilie*

[Celestina Waters]

Hi! I am sharing my words with you from the beautiful Pacific Northwest Washington.
My poet-name was born from my Italian grandmother and the last name of my late stepfather. I admire these individuals beyond words.
It is nice to find a place to share my work where I will actually get feedback. And seriously, don't hold back.

Nice to meet 'cha!
Celestina Waters

[bena]

We never hold back....in fact in a bit you might be screaming for mercy...
erm...praising us for such wonderful critique, yeah, that's what it is....

Welcome inside the pigpen. Please don't comment on the smell...

cheers,
bena

[just mercedes]

Welcome Celestina and MachIII.