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What is Love?

Member since 2006 · Posted 14 Feb 2006 · 5 comments

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.

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[n/a] Ranger 14-Feb-06/9:24 AM Reply
Before I write a proper comment and risk incurring your wrath, do you want constructive criticism or will it make you rather irate if I write a less-than-flattering synopsis? I've been there myself with the first few posts; tell me what you want before I rush to conclusions here...
[n/a] deleted user › Ranger 14-Feb-06/9:30 AM Reply
Fuck you buddy
[n/a] edgar-allen-poe-rox › Ranger 14-Feb-06/9:40 AM Reply
Dude, you have serious issues, that happens to be the very first poem id ever written, i'm only fourteen right now, and i've only been writing poetry for about 4 days, how many poems did oyu write when you wre fourteen?
asshole.
[n/a] Ranger › edgar-allen-poe-rox 14-Feb-06/9:55 AM Reply
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.
[n/a] ALChemy 14-Feb-06/10:07 AM Reply
My suggestion would be to focus on non-rhyming poems that have alot of stuff like metaphor, simile, and imagery. Read alot of poetry and books on the art of writing so that you know what the tools are and how to use them plus you'll learn what not to write like cliches for instance. Most of the people here are happy to help you so long as you're willing to except that criticism is a must for learning any type of art form. So bite your lip, learn from your mistakes and consider the advice that others give you and soon you'll surprise yourself by how good you've become.

Ps. Don't call anyone names who hasn't done it to you first or soon you'll find that no one will want to read your poems.

Good luck young buck.