Derek-

It's because of responses like Ben's that made me hestitant towards posting my work. I've always written for me, it was a way to release emotions in a healthy way rather than let them eat me up. No offense to you Ben, this forum's purpose is for feedback, and to let others enjoy what you have to say. But to some degree it bothers me that there are those that would critisize a piece solely because they don't understand the imagery, don't agree with the choice of wording, or simply would have done it differently. Is the point of poetry not to freely express one's self without worrying if they're doing it right or not?

Anyways, Derek, I thought this was a beautiful work. Just your choice of words colors the poem so it's understandably morose and meloncholy. I liked it. Keep it up.

BTW Ben- If you're not connecting with some of the images, it's because they're not yours. Just my .02.

Last edited by IronMaiden; 09/28/07 02:06 PM.
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