am i any good
36.36%
• 8 votes •
some of it is okay but not great
18.18%
• 4 votes •
you're pretty damn good
18.18%
• 4 votes •
not bad man
18.18%
• 4 votes •
reading your words made me puke and want to stab out my eyes
9.09%
• 2 votes •
you're amazingly talented
0%
• 0 votes •
you suck
0%
• 0 votes •
horrible just horrible
am i any good
RebelePhoenix
Rebel Phoenix
Forum Posts: 93
Rebel Phoenix
Twisted Dreamer
1
Joined 3rd Aug 2015
Forum Posts: 93
So, I know I'm late, but I agree with Ms_Sub in that, although it's always a treat to hear the thoughts of others about our written work... A couple of your following comments leaned on the side of self pity and a need for POSITIVE feedback, not just "feedback" ... You do have some subject matters that are definitely promising and worth exploring... But try not to get too caught up in whether someone was puking while reading your word... Simply put, melodramatic
db1
Forum Posts: 237
Twisted Dreamer
1
Joined 5th Jan 2015
Forum Posts: 237
Damn, I thought the poll was funny! I don't understand the harsh criticism...
Some people seek validation, so what? It's no harm to seek it, and also no harm to give it.
Some people need distance, some closeness. Some adrenaline, some dopamine. Others are loud, and some meek.
Be nice to each other.
Some people seek validation, so what? It's no harm to seek it, and also no harm to give it.
Some people need distance, some closeness. Some adrenaline, some dopamine. Others are loud, and some meek.
Be nice to each other.
Zed_Cuda
Joined 7th Dec 2017
Forum Posts: 3
Strange Creature
Forum Posts: 3
It occurred to me in a vividly blurry dream that the only vindication we deserve is that which comes from ourselves. The minute we convince self that a poem is ready to be read by a bag of strangers, we should be at peace with that.
LastofKind
Joined 8th Feb 2018
Forum Posts: 8
Strange Creature
Forum Posts: 8
Write for self, or others will convince you to shut down, shut up, forever.
S-m-sawyer
Joined 10th May 2018
Forum Posts: 13
Lost Thinker
Forum Posts: 13
I like criticism, it helps me to improve just like advise does. It won't stop me writing. I can't sing either but I'll still belt out a song or two!
Blackwolf
I.M.Blackwolf
Forum Posts: 817
I.M.Blackwolf
Dangerous Mind
11
Joined 31st Mar 2018
Forum Posts: 817
Constructive criticism :
Always check at least three sources for information ,
before posting , or publishing ;
Dear S- M- Sawyer :
Advise = the act of advising
Advice = that which you get from one advising
"Do I need to pull out the belt ?"
( the advice my father gave me , in the form of a query )
Always check at least three sources for information ,
before posting , or publishing ;
Dear S- M- Sawyer :
Advise = the act of advising
Advice = that which you get from one advising
"Do I need to pull out the belt ?"
( the advice my father gave me , in the form of a query )
S-m-sawyer
Joined 10th May 2018
Forum Posts: 13
Lost Thinker
Forum Posts: 13
Haha i just realised my mistake, thanks for pointing that out. I feel like a naughty school boy.
slipalong
Forum Posts: 191
Thought Provoker
4
Joined 1st Jan 2018
Forum Posts: 191
I am just glad there is no emoji with rotten tomatoes to pelt
Blackwolf
I.M.Blackwolf
Forum Posts: 817
I.M.Blackwolf
Dangerous Mind
11
Joined 31st Mar 2018
Forum Posts: 817
Revolution Al just pointed out one of my fur paws...no , wait...Faux Pas , to me...
Even though making a fur paws sounds better !
We assist each other here !
Even though making a fur paws sounds better !
We assist each other here !
No one writes good poetry. It's as simple as that. Why? Because "good" is not an objective measure. If you could put parameters on good art, computers could make it. I think someday computers may be capable of making some decent elevator music, but in the meantime, we need humans in all their flawed glory, and we each need art that speaks to us personally. You've got 4 medals, from what I see under your avatar. That' s four more than me, and I love my poetry. Make of that what you will.
BTW, as far as who you are writing for, I hear a lot of people say variations on LastofKind's "Write for self." My interpretation of that is write what you are moved by the muse to write, and get it to the point where each write is right FOR YOU. At that point, it is something that you may feel proud of and want to show to others, but that wasn't why you wrote it, right? You wrote it because you were drawn to. You wrote it because you needed to.
Sex_on_the_Joe
Joe-D
Forum Posts: 61
Joe-D
Thought Provoker
2
Joined 18th Sep 2018
Forum Posts: 61
When it comes to writing poetry there is no such thing as good or bad and right and wrong... True poetry exists through the soul and can only be truely enjoyed when one's self is open minded with their heart and soul..... True poetry cannot be judged or critiqued simply because it is someone else's thoughts and feelings shared through long or short verses of bars.... Some poets may be inexperienced, some poets may be seasoned veterans, but they both still share one thing in common.... The ability to express theirself through creativity of their mind, body, and soul....
