Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	Skamper 58.171.208.15	19-Nov-07/6:46 PM
I read an interview with him - don't know how long ago he gave it but he seemed to be more about writing to be understood (with flair of course) by his readers. He took a scathing look at those who write obscurely...but then admitted to doing that himself at one point. I like his style - but I could get bored easily with it. Do you call yourself poet?
Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	Skamper 58.171.202.178	19-Nov-07/6:42 PM
yep...the first two lines just about sum it all up...love it!
Re: What bianca saw!!! by titan69	malpaso 70.233.136.151	19-Nov-07/6:33 AM
the most ignorant, piss-poor limerick I ever heard but funny, though and proves that with a little embedded irony and slant rhyme you can have a good time and actually...polish a turd!
Re: a comment on A Vernal Tale by MacFrantic	MacFrantic 76.25.21.176	18-Nov-07/3:13 PM
Thanks, that was very helpful.
Re: Liar by Roisin	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	18-Nov-07/7:17 AM
I would make the first stanza four lines and give -bitch- its own. I think you can lose -glinting and move suffocated by sin up. I'd also like ahint as to who is catching the hot lead. hope that helps.
Re: A Vernal Tale by MacFrantic	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	18-Nov-07/7:11 AM
Suggestions. Lines 4,8,10 no comma L-11 split? or spilt? L-16 no comma / changet to -though L-18 IN soil Last stanza go 4 lines Penultimate- one comma after year Last line-- the? instead of her?
Re: a comment on Fading Love by hobojo	hobojo 71.198.25.165	18-Nov-07/2:01 AM
Thanks
Re: AKA Poets by Skamper	some deleted user 63.127.193.79	17-Nov-07/6:32 AM
Excellent, excellent, excellent.
Re: The Taking by Skamper	some deleted user 63.127.193.79	17-Nov-07/6:28 AM
so much said with so little words.
Re: Tingling by INTRANSIT	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	16-Nov-07/8:21 AM
Dropped the -crimson. Reformed into stanzas. I'm wondering if -melon- is too vague.
Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	16-Nov-07/7:59 AM
my original reference was to the introduction written by Collins in the 2006 edition of "The best American poetry" He's somewhat scathing while he talks about how many small publishers there are and how much "bad" poetry could get out. I kind of agree, but only as far as my own personality will allow. He kind of goes back on himself in the end of the intro, though. Ha! so much going on, we poets don't know which way to turn sometimes.
Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	16-Nov-07/7:52 AM
excerpt from "The trouble with poetry" By Mr. Collins the trouble with poetry is that it encourages the writing of more poetry, more guppies crowding the fish tank, more baby rabbits hopping out of their mothers into the dewey grass.
Re: The Taking by Skamper	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	16-Nov-07/7:34 AM
For some reason, I'd like lines one and two inverted. Leave the big gap but lose the -then- Love it!
Re: a comment on It's about truckin' by INTRANSIT	INTRANSIT 69.23.157.197	16-Nov-07/7:29 AM
Well Skamper, after doing this for some 11 years now, appealing is not a word (I) would use. Trucking for me was more of a "seemed like a good idea at the time" thing. Sorry to dissapoint. When I first started it was a neat new challenge. Now it's more like wrote. Emphasis on "like". It does have its moments and I'll bump up an older poem that I've been wanting to revisit.
Re: ode to boa:w/thanks to the 60's rock group, BloodRock by malpaso	malpaso 70.233.136.151	16-Nov-07/4:10 AM
no but I wish there had been
Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	Skamper 58.171.94.247	16-Nov-07/2:18 AM
I noticed when I googled Billy Collins that he's written a book on the trouble with poetry...I have to get my hands on that. I am gonna look to see if I can find the poem you're referring to, exciting to find another like mind. :)
Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	Skamper 58.171.0.41	16-Nov-07/2:14 AM
BTW I think your exactly the person who should be writing poetry, I think Billy would back me all the way on that!
Re: a comment on AKA Poets by Skamper	Skamper 58.171.100.190	16-Nov-07/2:13 AM
I googled Billy Collins and read some of his stuff. At first I thought he was dull, but after a few reads I see the appeal. Only recently did I discover that the title 'Poet Laureate' isn't just a self proclamation. Thanks for adding to my education once again. :)
Re: It's about truckin' by INTRANSIT	Skamper 58.171.43.99	16-Nov-07/2:07 AM
Since I've been travelling and no doubt annoying the hell out of truckies (going 80k's when the limits 110) I've developed a need to know why this kind of life is so appealing. I say life, instead of work beacuse I feel in another time I think I could have lived this way. Could you write about this aspect, or have you done so? I like this poem's descriptive, insightful picture of what the life entails. But, would love to read about why.
Re: INTELLIGENCIA by INTRANSIT	Skamper 58.171.107.104	16-Nov-07/1:41 AM
there's always a line that needs something - I see what you mean about line 8, it's a little clumsy. Yet, the line works so well with a pause after own.