(02-20-2013, 05:20 AM)schmitler Wrote: I'm so sad to see so many people that dislike my use of language. I guess it's not for everyone but I'm not trying to be anyone else, attempting to impress with obscure words, or even endeavoring to sound exactly like someone else. I'm just inspired by what I like and I like the words I used I guess. I'm going to continue writing poetry and post it here but I will continue to use the words that express my emotions, hopefully some people will connect with them more than those that just think I'm trying to be "flashy".I'm wondering. If you liked it. Were you really looking for critique here?
I also don't want this to be seen as lashing out at my first criticism, in a way maybe it is, but in a way I just want to stay true to what I want to do and I liked my first poem.
That may be the disconnect.
I could comment on the poem, but before I do I thought I would ask that one simple question.
The secret of poetry is cruelty.--Jon Anderson