zodiac26 Jan 2004

It is better. Lenore has an obligation to make himself/herself understood. Otherwise it's entirely masturbatory poetry. Which is fine, but the fact of its being posted on this site means he wants somebody to read and understand it. I'm fine with the idea that poetry can be purely personal, but on the ranker I've got to judge by the standards we've all subscribed ourselves to - to wit, that poetry will be ranked. Lenore, what if everyone who read your poetry thought you were a fascist or racist? Clearly, if enough people thought it, then it's in the work. Is it our obligation to try to understand your ambiguous intention, or your obligation to make sure (if you choose) that your intention is understood?