For the last few weeks, I've been thinking about sharing some of my poems here. I've hesitated for several reasons, but finally some friends on IRC convinced me that I should just go ahead and do it. We even had an impromptu poetry reading in the channel and decided that others should be encouraged to post as well.
So, I'd like to propose a poetry reading of sorts here in the Orignial Fiction folder. A few suggestions to keep it uniform:
Subject headings should read "Poem: Title of Your Poem"
Feedback should be given as a reply to the original post. This way the poems are easier to keep track of.
Everyone is encouraged to participate!
There are no rules as far as subject matter (other than those of the MBs, of course
), so it doesn't matter if your poem is about love or death or rugby.
I was always taught that there are no rules when it comes to real poetry. Your poem need not rhyme, be in verse, or any certain structure. If you feel it's a poem, it's a poem.
Remember: Poetry is a way of expressing one's emotions. If something moved you or evoked any sort of emotion, you should let the author know. If you relate to what the author is conveying, but are hesitant to share your feelings/experience on the boards, email the author.
Sara (who's hoping that this will encourage a certain someone to post hers as well
)
