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Critical of a poem
I never express a critic of a poem, because I don’t know
what the poet was thinking of when he/she wrote it.
No one, to my knowledge, sets out to write a bad poem.
Therefore a poem written and published is a good one
even if the penmanship might be a bit shaky.
I do not care so much about spelling I can correct it
in my head, the only thing that angers me is if
the poem is dishonest in its intention, but I let this
pass, since I might be mistaken and it may be something
unresolved in me I have reacted to,
I never express a critic of a poem, because I don’t know
what the poet was thinking of when he/she wrote it.
No one, to my knowledge, sets out to write a bad poem.
Therefore a poem written and published is a good one
even if the penmanship might be a bit shaky.
I do not care so much about spelling I can correct it
in my head, the only thing that angers me is if
the poem is dishonest in its intention, but I let this
pass, since I might be mistaken and it may be something
unresolved in me I have reacted to,
Published 27th May 2019
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27th May 2019 9:13am
This is thought provoking indeed! I believe when someone is requesting feedback it is the critics responsibility to be honest as they understand that work to function. As in all Arts, if the creator is satisfied with the work completed, then a form of art has been created. Ultimately, it is up to scrutiny to examine and determine to what universal category it belongs. The creator will need to accept or ignore what reaction and classification is given.
That being said, not everyone is a good critic. Critics are to be critiqued as well!
That being said, not everyone is a good critic. Critics are to be critiqued as well!
Exactly - when a writer requests Honest Critique, those who are experienced have an obligation to help them. Especially if they want to submit to publications who specifically, or, strongly suggest the submission be edited for spelling, grammar, etc. A good critic is honest - they pull from their knowledge and experience to assist a writer requesting such assistance. It's a gift of valuable time and education so that the writer attains their goals.
That being said, with the exception of spelling/grammar/ syntax errors ( unless intentional for the purposes of dialect ), a critique is largely the opinion of the critiquer. It is up to the writer to accept or reject any suggestion. And while I agree that not all critics are good ones - neither are some writers who request honest feedback solely expecting to hear how great their poem is, when clearly it is not.
The bottom line is that writers need to make certain they are ready for the truth they request, and request such truth from seasoned professionals.
That being said, with the exception of spelling/grammar/ syntax errors ( unless intentional for the purposes of dialect ), a critique is largely the opinion of the critiquer. It is up to the writer to accept or reject any suggestion. And while I agree that not all critics are good ones - neither are some writers who request honest feedback solely expecting to hear how great their poem is, when clearly it is not.
The bottom line is that writers need to make certain they are ready for the truth they request, and request such truth from seasoned professionals.
