Readers of the poetry pamphlets, as well as the pleasure of reading the poetry are also able to leave commentary, and constructrive criticism for the poet & thereby contribute to the journey of the poet and their poetry.

Poetry pamphlets are used to give an indication of the poets style and sensibilities; the pamphlets may be a vehicle for poetry that the poet wishes to promote, but the pamphlets poems could also be poetry in development, poetry that the poet would like to be read for analysis and feedback, your commentary is highly valued by the poets.

We very much hope you would like to comment on the poetry on this site (and in the process perhaps give yourself the pleasure of a more detailed reading of the poetry). Your comments will be passed onto the poet and will only appear on the site should both you and the poet wish for that to be so.

Snippets of commentary:

Feel free to use more description - Elaborate the already rich pictures

If you are going to use rhyme do it with purpose, not by chance

Don't be afraid to write in a prose style

It is ok to revisit poetry, even after years of gestation

The more poetry you read the more poetry you will write

Embrace presentation - Welcome feedback - Speak with your own voice

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