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What is Love? (Free verse) by edgar-allen-poe-rox

What is love, an emotion or thing? What kind of feeling does it bring? Is it always “Happily ever after?” Or is it a tragic disaster? What causes it, and what is it for? And why isn’t it romantic anymore? Is it young? Or is it old? I don’t know, truth be told. Is it good, or is it bad? Am I happy? Am I sad? Does it bring sorrow? Or great delight? I think it’s both. Unless the match is right. “Hold me closely hold me tight. I never want to leave you’re sight.” What is love, an emotion or thing? I really don’t know, so please tell me.

Ranger 14-Feb-06/9:55 AM
That is precisely why I asked. I don't have a clue who you are, all I know is that I've seen many people post their first poems, get 'criticised' on here, and go fucking psycho. Hell, I've even done it myself. But you posted it on a public website where anyone can say anything about it; I chose to give you the chance to explain who you are before I wrote anything regarding this poem. If I'd left it I can guarantee someone else would have written something critical of this and judging by your reaction you'd have gone off the handle at them. When I was fourteen I'd written loads of poetry, all of which was bullshit, but at the time I thought I was God. Read any of my replies to poetandknowit for an example of what not to say to your critics.
I'm not trying to insult you, I'm not trying to belittle your poetry, I'm not trying to wind you up. If you want to write poetry, well good on you. But if you want to post it on a public website, don't get livid at the first thing someone says to you. Because contrary to your beliefs, I don't want to put you down, nor do I want to knock your poetry. I don't consider myself to be a particularly good poet but I'm always willing to make suggestions as to what *I* would change in another poem. I don't want to say what you *have* to change, because everyone's opinion varies. But there are some fucking awesome poets on this site and you or anyone starting out writing literature can learn a hell of a lot from them. I did. Now if you want my suggestions, tell me so. If you don't then I won't waste either of our time further.




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