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[milo]

Hi to all . . .

and while I am here, of course I will take a slice of that pavlova.

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Hi, New to this world and Forum, so still finding my way.
Would like to post a poem in the funny poem (or any thread) thread to start but cannot see how to do it.
Or do I have to wait a couple of days before being released onto you all.?

Oh woe is me for I am lost
I  know not whence to start
where to add my jottings
my poetry to impart.

Thomo

after making just 3 well thought out critiques in the workshop forums, the whole site opens up to you.

Thanks Milo,
But it is a BIG ask for enthusiastic  budding newby poets to critique on people , when you know nothing ABOUT critiquing.
It is like wanting to learn how to drive, but before you can you must tell the teacher how bad he is doing , when you know nothing about good or bad yet, and worry if you do , he will fail you so you will not be ABLE to drive.
A dog chasing it's tail scenario.
Surely one must get in and swim before they know they are drowning?
And no doubt this will not count either as a critique.

To learn to write poetry you must learn to read poetry. The best way to learn to read poetry is through the analytical reading process of critique.  No one expects you to start out great at it anymore than they expect you to be a great writer but the exercise will help. There are a ton of great threads on the site to help. Good luck.