Let's Get Started!

I have been kicking the idea around for some time of building a blog upon the basis of poetry help for new and emerging poets and poetry lovers. On a number of different sites I have observed people asking for feedback on their work (and not getting a great deal) or deprecating their own ability to understand poetry. No more.

For close to 20 years I have been reading, writing, studying, editing and, yes, teaching poetry. Since I am in the habit of offering advice all over the place, I have decided to create this blog as a place for poetry lovers to ask questions, get feedback and even to connect with others who are similarly minded.

So post away. If you like, you can post your own original poem and I'll tell you exactly what I think. Shucks, you can even post a link to your poem if you prefer and I'll give you a click. You can count on me for some balanced feedback.

Or raise that question anonymously that you are too embarrassed to ask elsewhere. I don't laugh and I don't bite. In fact, I can't even answer all your questions, but with any luck there will be another visitor here who can.

You may prefer just to browse. There will be a wide variety of discussions about poets, poetry and a great deal of original material. If you like what you see, you may decide to subscribe. I plan to update frequently and to leave no question unanswered... for long.

But most of all, consider jumping into the discussion. I have never pretended to know everything about anything. You may wish to dialogue with one another or suggest the next topic for me to blog. Enjoy your time, and thanks for being here!