greetings, saying hello Options

[Guest_dflore_*]

As an infant, Native American Indians babysat me. I like to believe their kindness and maybe a song they sang to me still washes calm in my subconscious. When I think of my early childhood I hear the delicate notes of a music box and see my hair, bleach blonde, slowly turning brown in time to the end of my innocence. I remember singing myself to sleep while my parents were on the verge of divorce. I always see myself from above when I think of that time. Perhaps that’s because I like to think that’s the point of view God watched me from. When I look back at my life, often seemingly happy times occasionally appear to be shrouded in night like a lone dying street lamp. However, I am grateful for the times I’ve had that were intensely illuminated.
I have written off and on my entire life. I am always searching for the non-judgemental joy of creation I had as a child, although judgement does have its merits when it comes to improvement. Criticism certainly has helped me since the time I wrote really bad poems about girls during geometry class in high school. Poetry has been a warm spot in the cold water of serious mental illness that I have battled since my early 20’s. I've been doing well leading poetry classes for others with brain disorders for years.

[Cleo_Serapis]

Hello Daniel and WELCOME TO MM!

You've posted a great intro, as it gives us an idea of what you seek. Critiquing another is always a challenge until both get to know what makes the other one tick, and maintaining a friendly mindset, while not offending. I am still learning how to offer feedback, and I welcome the sharing of experience. Where are you from?

I look forward to reading your work, as I believe it will stimulate your muse and keep your mind sharp! We offer honest, friendly feedback in our workshopping forums so I hope you'll find yourself at home here, once you settle in. 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 much to delve into, so please, wander our halls, take in our colorful 'tiles' and join in the fun. What type of poetry do you enjoy writing most and are there certain forms you often write in?

Each forum has its own 'forum participation rules' posted in a link at the top of the forums, so please read them if you'd be so kind prior to posting: click here to read them.

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

~Cleo