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[Lady Poet]

I am way, way out of my league here. Just the few samples of poetry I've viewed are vastly better than my own simple offerings. I am untrained and unskilled and constant rigid structure while I love to read it, consticts me. I only have a very few poems that would be viewed as worthy to be on this site I'm afraid. I'm not giving up quite yet, but I also may not be the poet I've been told I was either. ~Blessings, Pami

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hello Pamela and WELCOME TO MM!

We offer honest, yet friendly feedback in our workshopping forums so I do hope you'll find yourself at home here, once you settle into your own groove-thing and start interacting ( we don't bite). There are many members here with different skill levels and technique, which makes MM more comfortable, diverse and challenging if you become so inclined in your poetic journey.

There's plenty to delve into, so please, wander our halls, take in our colorful 'tiles' and join in the fun (officially now that you're a member). If you would be so kind, one of the first things we ask is to share a bit of your goals with us. What type of poetry/prose do you enjoy writing most and are there certain forms you often write in? Shall I assume the level of critique you would like to receive on your topics is 'light' to start?

Each forum has its own 'forum participation rules' posted in a link at the top of the forums, so please have a read of them: http://forums.mosaicmusings.net/index.php?showtopic=8574 .

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me or any of our staff (AMETHYST, Cathy, Eisa, JLY, Arnfinn and Imhotep).

~Cleo

[Lady Poet]

Hello Pamela and WELCOME TO MM!


If you would be so kind, one of the first things we ask is to share a bit of your goals with us. What type of poetry/prose do you enjoy writing most and are there certain forms you often write in? Shall I assume the level of critique you would like to receive on your topics is 'light' to start?


If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me or any of our staff (AMETHYST, Cathy, Eisa, JLY, Arnfinn and Imhotep).

~Cleo

Good Afternoon Lori!

My goals? Do I still have any? Hmmm....

I've been published and am working now on both a book of poetry and thinking of turning my story into a novel....

I suppose my goals are still the same. To learn as much as I can about poetry. Stretching my talents out of my comfort zones and challenge my skill...of late I've begun to feel empty...as if I've written all that was given me to write....I know that can't be true, my muse is just on vacation!

I am not afraid of any level of crit. We need it in order to be able to percieve our own work through other's eyes and to determine through their observations if any changes are merited. I know for a fact I won't have problems finding people better, or more experienced here that will be willing to help. Having had only experience with sites that want flattery and accolades that will be refreshing and I won't have guilt feelings when I naturally try to give some pointers from my own point of view.

I hope I answered this better than the last? I'm a very eclectic and diversified writer and I love words! I've had a lifelong love affair with them and it's amazing to me how many words I come across in higher levels of poetry that still propells me to the dictionary!

I have a definate problem with comprehension in all the metered styles, though I can understand syllable count and can sometimes bluff through...hehehe

Hugs and smiles, Pami