Zoya Zaidi
I am sorry Tony Lengba, you got it all wrong, if you read my answer here on this page to Tai Chi, you would know, it is not about content, it is absolutely a poet's prerogative to write about what he wants to write, this poem is just about multiple postings... There are people who post twenty poems at a time and just hog the whole front page, leaving no space for others; this is addressed to them... You are new to this website, or you would know that I am the last one to criticize the content of the poetry, I respect every bodies ideas and feelings and am always encouraging and appreciative of every ones work, even if there is a little spark of talent visible in the poetry.
You have got me all wrong! I am sorry, if I gave that impression to you or people around here, or hurt your feelings! My address was only to those who indulge in multiple postings...
I hope this helps?
(((hugs)))
Love, Zoya
2006-12-11

tony legba
I am not sure I understand this at all:
"There are many ways", which implies freedom, yet three restrictive opinions then seem to follow:
1) some poets write too intensely, loading words...but poetry is concentration;
2)some write conversationally, like to yak...but fast speech, as in rap/dub poetry can be highly effective;
3) some use difficult words...but quality expression rests on a deep vocabulary.
A legitimate, practical point--too much too soon can be off-putting and somewhat indulgent--and wise advice from a sensitive writer--comes disguised as poetry criticism, which this poem certainly isn't.
To criticise writers for making "a Purgatory" is to imply something negative about content i.e. they write about pain and sin...but poetry can be confessional, often is on Poetbay, often by longstanding members, from what I read. There is a danger in calling writing "vomit": it starts to reek of censorship and the high moral ground. And censorship is dangerous, even to poets who write like paradisal roses.
2006-12-10

Christian Lanciai
I guess you make us all feel guilty, since we all sometime have written and expressed more than we should have... Anyway, as the old poem goes,

"If you have anything to say,
just let it out,
even if it's only air,
because, after all, that's better
than dying from keeping it in."

- a poet's pardon for his fartin'
2006-12-10

Saga
A lot of missed targets and yet they are still hitting the tree, well I guess that we all have to play and post just a little bit smarter nowadays!!!!
2006-12-10

lastromantichero
Hi there Zoya I did post a forum item about this matter in may of this year and most commentors were in favour of a voluntary limit
but i think it is natural over enthusiasm
in a bid to profile themselves and most moderate in a few weeks
but i agree ti is frustrating rgds mike
2006-12-09

Zoya Zaidi
No, Tai, not at all about the content, it is a poet's prerogative to decide about the content of his poems... Here as you have understood corectly, I am talking about the number of posting, multiple-postings, when people just vomit out all there poems on the bay... all the poems in one day, one after another... I know every one just gets put off, and ends upignoring all the poem, and some good poetry goes unread...
(((Hugs)))
Thanks for the nice comments though!
Love, Zoya
2006-12-09

Ahhh Got it now....Carpet bombers is what they were called on anther site. It is annoying, but if no one tells folk from the outset, I have found that some writers use these sites as a kind of archive and don't realise the affect on the board of continuously changing poetry. I tried to get the management to post a simple notice when folk sign up on the other site because I got sick of warning new comers. Sorry if I sound curt in the last message, I thought you were reacting to emotionally traumatic work rather than bulk posters.


Smiling at you,

Tai
2006-12-09

I don't understand what this is all about, but it is very off putting anyway. Not a poem Zoya, but a rant at some posters here. I thought this place was free of judgement? Tai
2006-12-09

Coolaaron88
Now I truly understand what this is all about.

~Aaron Rowe
2006-12-09

salem
i hope that everyone read this
thanx
2006-12-09

Kathy Lockhart
You are exactly right! I turn away from those who post so many. I am simply overwhelmed by all their postings so I choose to ignore them. It lessens my anxiety. lol
2006-12-09

Zoya Zaidi
Yeah, Dan, I just could not resist this chance to land like an Osprey, on my prey! lol!
The temptation was too great, and the setting perfect!
(((Hugs)))
Love, Zoya
2006-12-09

Exactly!!!
2006-12-09

Dan Cederholm
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Yes you have a point here dear Zoya!

To much poems. . . to little readings!!!


What a nice picture of an Osprey!!!

( I think it is an Osprey????)


You didn't know . .

. . . but I love to go birding!!


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2006-12-09