Poetry help please?

[cymry]

I would like to give comments that are a little more in depth but as I am utterly deficient in knowledge of poetry form, etc., I feel I should ask for a little help.
Right now about the best I can do is "I like it". I hesitate to go any further since I haven't a clue what I'm doing and don't wish to offend by saying something untoward in ignorance. Some pointers?

Please and thank you.

 

[My Erotic Tale]

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I would like to give comments that are a little more in depth but as I am utterly deficient in knowledge of poetry form, etc., I feel I should ask for a little help.
Right now about the best I can do is "I like it". I hesitate to go any further since I haven't a clue what I'm doing and don't wish to offend by saying something untoward in ignorance. Some pointers?

Please and thank you.

Most poets here take reviewing seriously--we want to help one another and realize that everyone can improve, so it's pretty unlikely that you'll just hear "Great job" or "Loved it," even if the reviewer does love your poem. You'll probably get an opinion and suggestions for improvement. You do not have to change your poem of course, but you probably should consider the advice seriously. The commentator took the time to respond to your request after all.

Remember too that sometimes you have to take some bad with the good. If you are flamed, if a reviewer is personally nasty--and it occasionally happens here like anywhere else--please don't take it personally; use what helps you and move on.

Giving Feedback
You can return the favor by giving feedback. You may think you don't know how, but it's not difficult at all. If you're not sure what to do, try using the following as guidelines:

1. Say whether or not you liked the poem overall and why.
2. Name at least one specific thing you liked about--
subject
language use
format
3. Is there anything you just don't understand in the poem? What?
4. Can you think of a better way to say anything in the poem. If you can, suggest it!
5. Do you know of another poem or link that you think would help? If so, include it.

Always try to make specific suggestions for improvement. Ranting that a poem doesn't work or raving about it without saying why doesn't help the writer. Above all, be truthful but kind. Write the kind of review you'd like to get.

 

[twelveoone]

I would like to give comments that are a little more in depth but as I am utterly deficient in knowledge of poetry form, etc., I feel I should ask for a little help.
Right now about the best I can do is "I like it". I hesitate to go any further since I haven't a clue what I'm doing and don't wish to offend by saying something untoward in ignorance. Some pointers?

Please and thank you.

Why do you like it?
Start there.
You are the consumer, the audience. It is for you.
Then pay attention to what works, what doesn't, your taste will not be the same as anybodies else's. It is your taste, cultivate it by gaining knowledge, it may change, but always keep it your taste.
There are 10, 000 ways of saying something, the only thing unforgivable is saying the same thing everyone else has, over and over again.

 

[RhymeFairy]

Having read some of your poetry I think You know what you like.
I can tell you are going to be a great addition here already.

So in saying that. I usually just say the first thing that comes to mind after reading the poem, then I elaborate from there. We all do this differently, so there really is no right or wrong way.
Just say what ya like, or dislike ... then tell why.
Simple eh ~

Good Luck, and again Welcome.
Here if ya need a helping hand ~

 

[cymry]

Thanks

I appreciate all the comments everyone has made which is why I really would like to give back a little better than I have.
I do know what I like, but I'd like to deliver those opinions in an informed way. Is there a "Poetry for Dummies" book?
I'll take the plunge tomorrow and hope I don't make an utter fool of myself. In case I do...I'll offer my apologies now.
Again, thanks RhymeFairy, twelveoone, My Erotic Tale, and all others who have taken the time to read my posts. I will endeavor to return the favor as best I can.

 

[twelveoone]

I appreciate all the comments everyone has made which is why I really would like to give back a little better than I have.
I do know what I like, but I'd like to deliver those opinions in an informed way. Is there a "Poetry for Dummies" book?
I'll take the plunge tomorrow and hope I don't make an utter fool of myself. In case I do...I'll offer my apologies now.
Again, thanks RhymeFairy, twelveoone, My Erotic Tale, and all others who have taken the time to read my posts. I will endeavor to return the favor as best I can.

err, yes there is
just reporting, not recommending

 

[cymry]

Lol!

err, yes there is
just reporting, not recommending

It was meant as a joke, but I did ask for it...might actually pick it up. LOL.
Thank you.

 

[RhymeFairy]

It was meant as a joke, but I did ask for it...might actually pick it up. LOL.
Thank you.

OK ya caught me.
I have read That book.
*throws hands up in tha air*

I found it interesting, but honestly you can find out just as much here on the threads, at doing research at your local library. Read some of the classics. Go to another sight. See what there is out there that interest you. Then write about it.

Just saying ...

 

[RhymeFairy]

I have a poetry sight I just love. I have been keeping this sight a big secret.
I love it. You can search, do quotes, research, and read poetry till ya drop.

Classics and submitted poetry. So here it is. In the intrest of helping a falla poet I am giving this to ya. *pouts*
It is my hiding place on Lit, and I spend a lotta time there reading and research. Feels almost like Lit. my home away from home so to speak, lol.

Poem Hunter

Hope this helps you Cymry,
it has me a great deal.

RF~

Happy Writing ~

 

[cymry]

LOL, well...maybe I'll wait on the book. Trial and error works better for me anyway..."Learning from your mistakes" or something along those lines. The way I figure it I'll make enough mistakes that I should be an accomplished amateur in a decade or so. One can only hope.

 

[cymry]

Poem Hunter

Hope this helps you Cymry,
it has me a great deal.

RF~

Happy Writing ~

Thank you very much. I shall mark it in my favorites.