Can you help a poet out?

[daughter]

Can you help a poet out?--Update

Folks--

I gotta tell you I'm a little concerned. Just read in a thread that poets aren't too popular here.

Tell me it ain't so. I'm begging. No shame here. Check out harlequin: sista style. Tell me if you like it or hate it. Please say why.

Votes are cool, but comments are really appreciated. Here's the link:

http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=28105

Thanks.

Peace,

daughter

 

[Guest]

I don't think poets are unpopular here at all. I write poetry and erotica. It is just there are less readers. It is just one of those things. I think poetry is a very persoanl thing, some like it some don't.
Don't take it to heart or personally there are alos lots of people who love poetry.!

 

[daughter]

personal

Unregistered--

I don't take folks' preferences personal.

You're the second person to say that poetry is personal. What makes poetry more personal than prose? When folks say poetry is personal, does that mean we look at it differently than other art forms?

Does the poet not have to study, practice, hone her skills? We don't expect folks to critique poetry?

I don't share any writing that I don't have some safe emotional distance with. Sure a lot of it is born out of personal experience. It is an experience I've chosen to share with the reader. If the piece fails to evoke a favorable response, I want to know how I can improve it. A person not connecting with my work is not personal rejection. It's a failed connection with my writing.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Peace,

daughter

 

[Ayaka]

I read your poems and sent you feedback 'Lilacs & lemons' is my favorite

 

[Rrrosyn]

I've written far more poetry than short stories. Not just here. Every poem I write is from inside somewhere. I never edit, that's a learning experience for the soul to see a mistake. I can spend anywhere form 10 minutes to a couple hours on a poem and if I get interrupted, it dies on the screen.

I share ALL my completed writing. Over 120 poems in the last 5 years. I just don't share it here. And don't ask for my personal site either. That's how I maintain my emotional distance.

My dime. Inflation is a bitch.

 

[daughter]

Don't shoot

Ayaka--

Thank you.

Rrosyn--

Thanks for the heads up.

Peace,

daughter

 

[tigerjen]

re: "Lilacs & Lemons"

Hi Daughter!

Just checked out both your poems.....enjoyed both,
esp. "Lilacs & Lemons".......its what I call a sweet poem.


Firstly, welcome aboard to Literotica...I see that you
joined up this month! Secondly, in regards to your
concern about poetry, there tends to be a lesser number
of readers of poetry on here than stories.....the vast
majority who access the site tend to read more stories
than poems.

From my experience, self-publicizing here on the board
can help you gain readers to your poetry....but don't go
overboard---I did that and I got some negative feedback
in regards to it from certain Lit. members who shall remain
nameless. So for the time being, I'm "laying low" with the self-publicity.
I have, however, posted threads up to promote others'
writing, whether it be a poem or a story that I enjoyed
immensely.......here on Literotica, it tends to be a 2-way
street many a time.

Please keep the writing coming....I look forward to reading
more in the future! Good luck!

Tigerjen

 

[daughter]

Hi

tigerjen--

Yeah It's seems being a chatterbox irritates a few folks. I can think of worse offenses, but I think not taking myself too seriously keeps me from trippin'.

Could you post or send me a few links? I'm afraid finding folks work is challenging for me. Thanks for checking me out.

I don't want to be the most popular, but hell I do want to be read. Each site has its own idonsyncrasies. I'm sure I'll get the hang of things around here. It is different from the listserve I belong to. The sheer volume makes the notion of self-publicizing logical in my mind. Some disagree.

For now, I am happy to read folks who request reads and grateful to those who return the favor.

Be well.

Peace,

daughter

 

[tigerjen]

here are some good reads......

Hi Daughter......

here are some links to members' pages.....that have
good erotic stories and poems:

Dillinger
http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=3462

L.A.W.
http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=6314

Miltone
http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=40793

KatPurrs
http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=41444

RisiaSkye
http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=795

Also.....I highly recommend you check out my friend KMB2476
and his celebrity fiction at:
http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=29516

And my link:
http://www.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=39113

Just click on the links.....and they will lead you to different types
of erotic poems and stories!
Enjoy!

 

[daughter]

Thank you

Tigerjen--

I think asking for referrals is a great way to go. Kudos to you for the shout out for your peers.

I will reference your post often. I have a good number of links now to check out folks.

Let's talk more. Hit my pm or addy.

Peace,

daughter

 

[tigerjen]

Anytime!

daughter.....

You're welcome! Asking for referrals when one is
new to the scene is always a good thing! Of course,
the links I sent you are only a sampling.

Keep in touch!

 

[daughter]

Poet

Poet--

Diggin' your vibe. Kudos on "Liquid Blue", "Private Moment", and "Half Asleep Throb".

Peace,

daughter

 

[REDWAVE]

OK

OK, daughter, now I've read and voted on both your poems. Please read & vote on my "Seven of Nine" and one other poem of your choosing.

Thanks.

 

[KatPurrs]

Tigerjen

Tigerjen.....thanks for the plug!

Sorry you were stressing about the self-promoting thingy. You know, I kinda feel a bit responsible. When you asked me how I stayed on the board, I told you I posted a lot. Well, I should have been more specific. I meant about other people's work. I almost p.m.'d you to say you might want to back off a bit and didn't. It was a lesson for me to go with my gut and speak my mind. I might have been able to save you a little grief. I'm sure none who spoke their mind meant to cause you any pain. It's just a simple case of self-inflicted over-exposure.

At any rate, look how well you've done! I don't think I have one on the list (haven't checked it for almost a week) I just can't seem to crank anything out lately and when that happens, you just fade into the woodwork. Oh well!

Take care,
Kat~

Congrats on all your successes!

 

[tigerjen]

thank you!

hi KatPurrs!

I just want to say thank you!
I sent you a PM re: what you wrote above.......

Tigerjen

 

[RisiaSkye]

tigerjen

Reading KatPurrs post, I'm afraid I may have caused you grief inadvertently. When I told you about the "overexposure" thing, I did it with the best of intentions--when I was newish, I was also eager to talk about work with people, and suffered the same kind of backlash. So, my comments were meant to share my own experience in a way that might help, but were absolutely not meant to hurt your feelings or cause you stress.

Incidentally, I was kinda stunned to see a link to my work above. Thanks for the plug. I think that's only happened once before.

KatPurrs--Are you EVER going to write that story, woman? Maybe if I pester you about it, you'll come back to it.

daughter--I read and voted on your poems. Keep them coming, I'll be interested to see where you're headed. We need more female voices around here, in all areas.

take care all,
RS

 

[daughter]

Thank you

RisiaSky--


Thanks for reading and voting. Can I get a comment or two?

Seriously, I'm trying to get somewhere with my work, and I'm looking for feedback to get me there. I'm currently in a rut.

Don't have a lot of new material. Right now I have a mixed bag up: some old and some this year. I'm not prolific. Working on writing more regularly, too.

Hopefully, I'll have a story posted soon. I have one pending.

Appreciate your welcome and thrilled that you read my work.

Peace,

daughter

 

[gopher&kitsune]

Little feedback

I know you want honesty here and I don't want to come across as not liking your writing because I do. I'll start with the negative feedback then give the positives.

My boy and Intoxiaction
Sometimes the change in form can make the poems a bit hard to read. A few times there are spots that seem like a complete statement is being made but seperated:
the way he plays
rub my hand my cheek
across his thistled slope
in here I think the adding of a word or two would help the flow a bit... or punctuation to help the reader with the flow. Since it isn't being spoken sometimes the reader can assume the wrong rythmn--- which I may have done. I've found when I start writing poems for here that I like the way sound but hate the way the read, written poetry is so much harder than spoken. I think with these two poems a few additions would make them great. They have a warm and inviting feel about the interaction the two people. You can sense the emotion in it.

Touch me there has a feel when I read it. I think it is another one where it is easier to take said then read. It looks like it was written as lyrics in some ways. Look into combining the short statements that might roll of the tongue better if it were a single line: an example
press yourself against
my lips softly
It would flow more smoothly if this were one line. I have found in free form that a complete thought fits more as a complete line. Even if it makes the poem "look odd" it's okay.

Tanka is probably my favorite of all of them. The imagery paints a spectacular picture. It comes together extremely well and displays the beauty of the moment extremely well. A 5 easily.

Eating Dough- the first read is a bit off. It catches me as odd to see the first few lines then the change at the end. After reading it a second time the beauty of it shines. To me the imagery of the note is a wonderful gesture that someone truly in love would leave for their mate. It is very heart warming.

I hope that you take my criticsms with a grain of salt. I still have to get to know the source a bit better before I can say if they are correct. Sometimes knowing the person better gives insight to how they express themself. If you can give me a few points to read your poetry better you know how to get a hold of me.

Talk to ya soon
Gopher

 

[tigerjen]

RisiaSkye

hi....just saw your post up here.....wrote you a PM .....

 

[letsallgetlaid]

Poetry is Natural

I find that for me writing poetry is a lot more natural and flows easier. However very little of the poetry I write is erotic so I just don't put it up here. I do however appreciate VERY MUCH the poetry that others do put up. I read yours they are good. I love poetry in general, and it is so much more real for me than even the most descriptive story. That might well be why. Some people just don't get poetry, which is really very sad in my opinion.

I'd love some feedback on the one I have written though thanks.
I love you in bed. http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=26496

 

[daughter]

Gopher--Thank you

Gopher--

Thanks for your thoughtful, insightful feedback. No argument about your observations.

my boy and intoxication are some of my earliest works written. When I wrote them, I knew very little about writing poetry. What I had a sense of was rhythm, and that is dependent on sound. In written form, one needs to know more about line breaks and how to use them effectively. At the time these were written, I was performing a lot of my work at open mike. The poetry was written more with cues where to pause than what made form/construction sense. Very pleased with your astute observation. Much of performance poetry does not translate well on the page.

I read a considerable amount of contemporary poetry, and my favorite poets tend to write very lean, clean lines. That is the influence you see in my work. Of course, I'm still working to strike a balance. I agree with a few more reads, you might recognize a pattern in my structure, and therefore may find the sounds more pleasing to the ear. When you don't, I'm open to playing with the text. Good writing creates a bridge between writer and reader. I am concerned how a read affects you.

The tanka is one of the few forms I am comfortable with. I read others, but only have written this one and the haiku with any confidence. I am still learning the nuances of this form so my takes are fairly elementary. Glad you enjoyed it.

Gopher, I had studied to teach so I'm quite accustomed to feedback. I might wince a bit, but I trust your intent is geniuen. If I shed a few tears, just pass me a kleenex. I'll live and thank you for it.

Peace,

daughter

 

[daughter]

Thank you

Members--

Well, I got my feet wet, and I like the water. No longer splashing around. I'll spread my waves here. I have a new poem that I can't seem to make a ripple. If you have time, please check out, harlequin: sista style. Here's the link:

http://www.literotica.com/stories/showstory.php?id=28105


I'd also like to thank all of you for helping a newbie out. You've given me advice about the forums and site, you've shared your feedback, and you've exercised a lot of patience and tolerance with my fumbling.

Thank you.

Peace,

daughter