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[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.