Why do you like or dislike the erotic poetry on the site?

[KillerMuffin]

Oh how I love thee, let me count the ways... one, two, um three. I get three.

http://www.literotica.com/stories/stories_by_category.php?category=17

I've always liked poetry, never considered myself any good at it. Last night I banged away at the wordprocessor and came up with little to show for my efforts but a poem. Being too sleepy to know better, I submitted it. Okay, you guys better validate me on this poem dammit, or I will write more. Yes, that's a threat. Anyway.

The question remains, if you read the poetry, why do you like it? Dislike it? What do you consider a good erotic poem? Do you need a poem to give you shivers, quivers, or wood to make it a good erotic poem? Does a poem that makes you think or evokes steamy images make it good to you? If you're a college professor and you specialize in love poetry please respond in everyday English.

 

[CreamyLady]

I have a problem with reading erotic poetry because, to me, poetry is very personal. Quite often I feel as if I'm intruding on someone's very private space; it makes me uncomfortable.

I realize that any poetry posted is for public consumption, and the author wants it to be read. However, given that I don't get a warm feeling when reading it, but the cold chills, I just stay away.

 

[Weird Harold]

I very seldom read any of the poetry here. That's because I read very little poetry at all, it just doesn't do anything for me.

The poetry I do read is usually something like _The cremation of Sam McGee_ by Robert W. Service. It's a long humerous epic poem with a very strict meter and vivid imagery. Even as a child I found it easy to read.

I find poetry that doesn't have that sort of strict meter very hard to read, and consequently, not very enjoyable.

 

[Guest]

poetry

 

[SweetCherry]

I love poetry. I find that it lets me have a glimpse into another person's heart and soul for one moment. It's almost like catching a few words of a private conversation.Maybe it's a bit of the voyeur in me. I'm not sure. But there is something about it that pulls me back every time I read a good piece of poetry, I get goosebumps and it stays in my head for days afterwards.

I find that poetry is just so much more intimate than a story and it tends to mean more. Don't get me wrong. I love stries and enjoy reading and writing thhem. It's just that it's almost like being in on a secret.

 

[Guest]

Muff,

 

[KillerMuffin]

I don't think you did Indy. I guess few people want to express an opinion on erotic poetry.

 

[CreamyLady]

My own view, KillerMuffin -- and this may be a bit sour -- is that damned few people read anyway, and certainly not anything that makes them work. Good poetry makes one work; it arouses feelings, and uses symbolic imagery. We all know what a stretch that is for some.

There. I said it. I was in a hurry this morning, and stopped at the local Mickey D's for a cup of McSwill. I think I should stick with tea.

 

[Ambrosious]

Hate to say it

But READING poetry does nothing for me, however WRITING it til I sweat is good. Very good.

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

Regarding poetry in general -

Of what people think, when the conjure the concept of poetry, I know not.

I would logically surmise that many entertain some sort of "lofty ideal" about what "they think" is poetry. And that's the general perception, from my point of view, which provided me with much intimidation regarding poetry and my ability or lack of same - to write it. Except I don't like to call it - writing it. (Please read on.)

I therefore do not consider myself a poet. Or a songwriter. Or an artist. Or a musician. Even though I have volumes of the shit laying around in various forms and mediums.

I simply - make shit up.

Why?

I don't know. It's in the blood I guess. My father's a journalist/writer, as is my uncle, my mother's an artist (painting mostly) and a musician. I come from a very genetically creative family and I would guess that "creativity" is the key - for me.

Creativity is easy for me. I can think shit up - lots of shit. Tons of shit. And after a while I guess I thought "why not?" Fuck other's perception of "what is" poetry, or art, or whatever. Fuck the critics! And fuck my own intimidation regarding its creation.

So, I began to spew shit. And I continue this shit spewing today. The above being a prime example.

The cool thing about it is - if you can get just one laugh, one "what the hell made you think of that shit?" One, "I strongly disagree with your twisted fucking point of view - asshole."

Well then - you know it's working, it simply fuels the fire - and it then becomes fun for me.

And I just so happen to get just enough of those responses - to keep all this shit spewing.

Ah! The ego of creativity! It's a wonderful thing don't you think?

 

[WriterDom]

Perhaps the poetry would get more attention if new poems were included along with the new stories in one section. It's growing well in terms of authors and poems, but not a lot of voting is going on. But unlike stories I think poetry is more of an acquired taste. I know I had no use for it until I started to write it.

 

[Savage Kitten]

Hi ya MuffMuff

I think Poetry is an aquired taste and deserves a forum of its own. Lit is mainly a storytellers delight with a lil nook for those of us who love poetry.

I have tons of erotic poems, but have only submitted a couple (most are on my website). For me they are an absolute thrill to write. I never really considered someone would or could get a 'woody' from reading erotic poetry but a lot of people have sent me emails saying my erotic poems greatly turned them on.

I suggest that you keep writing it.. especially if you enjoy doing it

Sk~

 

[Curious Guy]

Could people not liking poetry have something to do with having to memorize the damn stuff in school? Damn, how I hate to try to memorize something word for word. I think it left a bad taste in my mouth.