A tribute to every new poem on site

Just a light tribute to new poems

Here on Writerscafe, the newest poem,
it pops up on-screen
like the latest off-shoot, or newborn babe
or like a newest floral bud,
in the orchards of poetry
Or like a fresh wave of words
crashing and cresting upon the turf
For all and sundry to view, enjoy and surf!
Or ha ha, even like linguistic kernels
that pop like popcorn
in the crockery of Writerscafe
with different flavors to choose from
to reveal what's been cooking in the minds
Some indeed spiced-up
some spicy
some acidic or buttery
all of 'em', more or less with melody.
Or the newest poetry is
to put it more exquisitely
a fragrant flower just bloomed
in the bedecked bowers of poetry
Or to say, each latest poem
pops up on screen
like pop goes the weasel
For poems pop up like meerkats
but on the lookout for friends instead of foes
Ah, and then they might wait
for the honey and jam of comments
and perhaps even the bitter gourd of criticism
But healthy criticism is like any bitter pill vital to health.
You're lucky if the doctors of poetry
refrain from prescribing chits of bitter pills to swallow,
Or opted for sugar-coated ones
for which you heave a sigh of relief
you didn't receive blunt sharp critique!
As I prefer sugar coated pills in all situations.

Yet if they do administer the wrong dose
out of sheer bias and prejudice
You can always give them a taste of their own medicine ,
if you wish to be vengeful and impudent
Or you can forgo, overlook and be lenient
For my poetry is meant to be tasteful
Harshly insensitive reviews can leave a sour after taste in the mouth,
As I'm habituated to taking sugar coated pills.
A prejudiced person could never appreciate my poetry
But all can comprehend my message hopefully.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Dennis Wolf]

So............ I'll be honest, I don't do sugar coated stuff, neither giving or receiving. If I like something even a little, I will comment or actually review, depending on how much time I actually have on my hands, and how much or little I can offer.

Poetry is far away from me, especially in English, which isn't my native tongue... But, even in my own language, poetry is something I have trouble creating, even more trouble than these idiotic drafts of idiotic stories that I share... And that is all okay, see I know and have accepted that fact, don't aim for things you cannot reach, and you'll spare yourself a world of hurt, humiliation, disappointments and so on. If you do intend to reach for them anyway, then don't expect 'praises' and the like right off the bat, just understand that you've got a ways to go, perhaps a lot longer than some others might... and that's okay too.That's just the same with any skill. (though I imagine some people have a nasty way of explaining that) When I picked up the guitar for the first time, huh... I was just a dumb metalhead who thought that enjoying music so much means it's gonna be the same creating it. Was I wrong ... as wrong as one possibly can be. But in the end, I have learnt so much I couldn't have even imagined before. Now, years later -years filled with frustrations, failures, having thoughts of smashing the instrument on my head, and cutting off my dumb left hand- I can actually play. I'm not a 'natural talent' but I can play, and I can create my own crap, just like with writing, there is a lot of waste surrounding the few gems that we actually produce in the beginning stages, and improving skills doesn't mean that we produce less waste, it just means that the gems are more valuable, therefore worth digging out from the crud.

There might be times that I actually create something half decent, and in addition to that some bits that are actually 'valuable' however, in the end, without this level of honesty toward oneself, it is not possible to go beyond one's current level of ability.... Just stagnate, being contempt by the usual 'compliments' from the usual people, who if for no other reason, well then out of habit will give those compliments.

I'm not saying you should want to push for something bigger or greater, that's up to you, but if you expect constant praises and the like, then you've got no other choice but to improve. I don't want to be 'published' and I care very little when people come bragging about 'oh I published xyz books, and I'm here to tell you that your writing sucks'


however, I also don't expect praises and acknowledgement as if I too had written something worth publishing.

Cheers

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Hi, thanks soo much for your time posting a fine long comment, yeah im not after praises at all, im more after poet's thoughts about my views, exchange of ideas, info, thereby broadening my view as well. And but if one wants to give me critique i want it gentle and sugar coated since if someone bashes my work too harshly with sharp rudeness i will be quick to think they're just full of destructive hate and not constructive criticism.
Interesting that english is not your language yet you write it so perfectly.
Im always learning on the job.
So thanks soo much for comment, im assuming that you didn't find my poem totally bogus and boring even if you didn't say much about it,.

[Dennis Wolf]

There isn't anything worthwhile for me to say about it, and so I didn't say a lot.
In my view, some of these thoughts have had been there in all of our heads, at one point or another.
However, if I were to try writing a poem, I'd pick something that I can write about honestly and manage to end up with the piece having a sense of 'more' to it.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Well i write about everything honestly and don't ny poems make sense?

[Dennis Wolf]

That is the question, isn't it? For its creator, everything makes sense, and all components fit and play the roles meant for them... And no, it isn't confusing to read if that's what you are asking.. but I fail to see what you would hope to accomplish by writing this particular piece.

It's probably not badly written, but I don't get the purpose of it.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Hmm i think you are nitpicking, because even if i don't see a purpose behind your write while i see so many purposes behind mine, i wouldn't say it out of politeness.
There are actually many poets who wtite purposeless senseless poems but all is art so its ok but i make sure mine has purpose and meaning.

[Dennis Wolf]

Which is proving exactly what I said. Lol

[FGFRANKLIN]

Oh, writing about writing. That's a bit like swimming because you fell overboard. You can't think of anything else to do at that point. But the writing here sounds a bit oversensitive. One person's review is just one person after all and different people will have differing views and attitudes. Different writers have different styles and offer different experiences. One size does not fit all. But I wouldn't let the criticism of one reader bother me. I've had my writing critiqued and torn apart in front of an entire classroom of gifted writers before. I learned something from the experience though. That's the important takeaway, that we learn and grow. The descriptions in this write are well thought out and presented but I think the expectations may be unrealistic on the whole. As for things on this site, it's just a place for writers to share a love of the written word. I wouldn't have outrageous expectations of it, either. Most of the writing here is proffered by amateurs wanting praise or some sort of validation for their "hobby". Don't take it too seriously or the reviews received. If you want sincere and actual validation, publish and publish again and get paid to do so. It's easy and it's profitable. There are always magazines looking for writing. But you have to find out which ones will accept unsolicited manuscripts or poems and how much they pay. Avoid (like the plague) "vanity publishers" or those that want to "sell" you something to see your writing in print. If you want to be taken seriously, they should be paying you for your work. But it takes dedication to your craft to create something publications will pay for. That takes work. And there will be rejection slips forthcoming. You just have to keep trying. That's my advice and it's worth absolutely nothing or I'd be charging you for it. (laughing) If you enjoy what you're doing I strongly encourage you to continue but if you're only looking for affirmation or validation and you find that here (but you're not getting paid) it's only because that's worth absolute nothing as to them as well.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Um hi poet, i simply write for the fun of it, both to impart some message or to entertain for literary and social fun. So i don't really seek payment for it . I appreciate your fab super comment at length though i didn't quite get your last lines as to my writes being worth nothing to others hmm. I mean is it just my writes or everyone else's that are worth nothing if not paid for? I write here and everywhere else for the same reason as others do, i don't care for validation though. I mean i write whether or not i get it. Like you said superly ' for the love of the written word, yeah that's one of the main purposes of writing for me. I write like others paint, as a hobby and i won't refuse payment but will be totally fine if i don't get it.
Thanks so much,

[FGFRANKLIN]

What I mean is, someone saying they enjoy something that is free to them is superfluous. Show me a place that serves free food and drinks to everyone and I'll show you a place that is always packed. Maybe the food isn't that great. Maybe the drinks are always cold. But it's free. That's what's being served at this café.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“Or ha ha, even like linguistic kernels
that pop like popcorn
in the crockery of Writerscafe “
Great metaphors and imagery in this poem. Really enjoyed it S.!

[Sami Khalil]

This poem highlighted the truth about poets and poetry. So many good lines to quote.
I write as I live, share as I give.
You are talented indeed.

[Relic]

You described the various births of new poems in unique ways. Well done.

As far as harsh reviews, I would take them with a grain of salt while deciding if any parts of them have merit.

Good poem.

[Dave]

Dennis seems like a "lost soul". You should not be discouraged. Often what we poets write is only for ourselves. There needs not be a purpose. The sheer joy of writing, to express our feelings is all we need.
Take care - Dave

[keith]

it's your pen
it's your paper
the time is yours
the words your own
honest or made up
matters not
if it rings your bell
cast off mate
bon voyage

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Im honest with my words, thanks so much for fine comment!

[light and ashes]

This is fun to read....I especially enjoyed these words, "like a fresh wave of words
crashing and cresting upon the turf
For all and sundry to view, enjoy and surf!
Or ha ha, even like linguistic kernels
that pop like popcorn
in the crockery of Writerscafe."

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Warmest thanks for bright ,lovely comment,

[light and ashes]

You're very welcome.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Poetry is subject to interpretation but a defining factor of poetry for me has always been involvement with the reader on an intensely emotional or sensual level. Emily Dickinson defined it thusly, "“If I read a book and it makes my whole body so cold no fire can warm me, I know that is poetry. If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry. These are the only ways I know it. Is there any other way?” To me, poetry must move the reader and allow them to share an imagined or real experience that touches them deeply.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Um i hope my poetry moved you somehow coz if it didn't its ok too, im never claiming to be professional or perfect see.
Thanks so much for your thoughts on this.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

There is no such thing as human perfection or a "professional" poet. "To be a poet is a condition, not a profession." Robert Frost

[Ciara]

It's nice to recognize the courage it takes to post one's poetry for public consumption.
It's not an easy thing to do.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yeah its not easy. Warm thanks for your thoughts.

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the complete poem and I agree. Every poem, a new diamond.
"Yet if they do administer the wrong dose
out of sheer bias and prejudice"
There are a few negative folks and we must allow them me be happy and negative with a smile. I met Bukowski once when I was young. He told me. I wrote like s**t and you must live and suffer some more. Then you become a good writer. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Very wise words coyote, we should let negative views be with a smile. But when things need clarification i can't shut up.
Woah you met Bukowski himself?? Isn't he like a famous poet or sth? I can't imagine you writing poorly, yours are super fantastic poems always.
Thanks soo much for comment.

[Coyote Poetry]

I was 30 years old and I didn't know he was famous. I believe this is the reason he liked me. He was right. You must live, you must love and you must suffer to become a good writer. You are welcome my friend.