09-02-2016, 06:27 PM
I post in miscellaneous because it's ok to post an image with the poem (whether literal illustration
or/and integral part). And my poems, now-a-days, always contain images (limericks, haiku,
and various doggerel excepted).
Three other things I like about miscellaneous (the first mentioned by Leanne): Critiquing is optional;
I don't incur an obligation to critique back; and, most important to me: The "on-topic" regulations
are relaxed. I've always found that the most insightful feedback I receive on my poems, often
tucked away, sometimes deeply subconscious (whose is in question), are the topics my poem elicits.
And, if not, it can really be fun -- truthfully, fun is the only reason I write poems. (Well, ok, bits
of therapy get thrown into the soup as well.)
or/and integral part). And my poems, now-a-days, always contain images (limericks, haiku,
and various doggerel excepted).
Three other things I like about miscellaneous (the first mentioned by Leanne): Critiquing is optional;
I don't incur an obligation to critique back; and, most important to me: The "on-topic" regulations
are relaxed. I've always found that the most insightful feedback I receive on my poems, often
tucked away, sometimes deeply subconscious (whose is in question), are the topics my poem elicits.
And, if not, it can really be fun -- truthfully, fun is the only reason I write poems. (Well, ok, bits
of therapy get thrown into the soup as well.)
all this useless beauty... but what the hell, why not?