Poetry Submission and Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat May 02, 2020 5:55 pm
Dear NS poetry connoisseurs,
(I know you're out there!)
I have searched all over this site's forums for a reasonably active thread dedicated to the submission, and discussion of (user generated) poetry, to no avail.
In an effort to rectify this situation, I am setting up this poetry thread, in the hopes of stirring up a love, and appreciation, for the Art of Poetry, among my fellow NS users. I am by no means a proficient poet, or a poetry scholar, however I feel that poetry facilitates an unrivalled ease of expression. It is the awareness of this ability within ourselves, that I wish to share with you all. Give it a go, you might be surprised.
If this thread gets people writing, and talking about poetry, then my mission will have been accomplished.
Please read the rules below. Feel free to submit a poem at any time; I got this thread started, but I leave it to you, the reader, to make the first few posts.
If it gains traction,
I will get in on the action!
God Bless and Keep You,
Best Regards,
New Jewlan
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RULES:
- No swear words, blasphemy etc...
- No explicit content - this thread is for all ages.
- Please tell us who wrote the poem - Is it a poem that you wrote, or one which you did not write, but would like to share?
- No content glamourising illegal, harmful, or taboo topics.
- No advertising, low quality, or spam content is allowed.
- Do not attack other poets on the quality or content of their writing. This is a forum for self-expression, not hate directed at others, leave that for Reddit.
- Each poem that you write should have a title - this is more of a challenge than a hard rule.
- Your poem can be as short or as long as you want it to be. Do not worry about spelling or grammar - I am not the Grammar Police, so I would advise you to take the same stance!
- Poems of a political nature are permitted, so long as they do not break any of the rules in bold.
- Discussion of poetry is permitted if it follows the rules in bold. Be civil, and you will have nothing to fear.
- If you want to point out a mistake, kindly be constructive in your criticism.
- Do not worry excessively about grammar or spelling; express yourself, and above all, have fun! As long as you get your message out, and we understand it, spelling and grammar can be ignored.
- Your discussion can be as short or as long as you want it to be.
- Do not expect me to be active on this thread; I created it for the love of poetry, but I want the community to carry the torch! If this thread stimulates poetry-related activity on NS, then I will deem it a success! I am being transparent, make of that what you will.
- I might post my own poems here if this thread generates sufficient interest, but if I do, please do not give me preferential treatment - I am just another NS user like you.
I apologise if the above conditions are not to your liking; start your own thread if you are so inclined.
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(I know you're out there!)
I have searched all over this site's forums for a reasonably active thread dedicated to the submission, and discussion of (user generated) poetry, to no avail.
In an effort to rectify this situation, I am setting up this poetry thread, in the hopes of stirring up a love, and appreciation, for the Art of Poetry, among my fellow NS users. I am by no means a proficient poet, or a poetry scholar, however I feel that poetry facilitates an unrivalled ease of expression. It is the awareness of this ability within ourselves, that I wish to share with you all. Give it a go, you might be surprised.
If this thread gets people writing, and talking about poetry, then my mission will have been accomplished.
Please read the rules below. Feel free to submit a poem at any time; I got this thread started, but I leave it to you, the reader, to make the first few posts.
If it gains traction,
I will get in on the action!
God Bless and Keep You,
Best Regards,
New Jewlan
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RULES:
- No swear words, blasphemy etc...
- No explicit content - this thread is for all ages.
- Please tell us who wrote the poem - Is it a poem that you wrote, or one which you did not write, but would like to share?
- No content glamourising illegal, harmful, or taboo topics.
- No advertising, low quality, or spam content is allowed.
- Do not attack other poets on the quality or content of their writing. This is a forum for self-expression, not hate directed at others, leave that for Reddit.
- Each poem that you write should have a title - this is more of a challenge than a hard rule.
- Your poem can be as short or as long as you want it to be. Do not worry about spelling or grammar - I am not the Grammar Police, so I would advise you to take the same stance!
- Poems of a political nature are permitted, so long as they do not break any of the rules in bold.
- Discussion of poetry is permitted if it follows the rules in bold. Be civil, and you will have nothing to fear.
- If you want to point out a mistake, kindly be constructive in your criticism.
- Do not worry excessively about grammar or spelling; express yourself, and above all, have fun! As long as you get your message out, and we understand it, spelling and grammar can be ignored.
- Your discussion can be as short or as long as you want it to be.
- Do not expect me to be active on this thread; I created it for the love of poetry, but I want the community to carry the torch! If this thread stimulates poetry-related activity on NS, then I will deem it a success! I am being transparent, make of that what you will.
- I might post my own poems here if this thread generates sufficient interest, but if I do, please do not give me preferential treatment - I am just another NS user like you.
I apologise if the above conditions are not to your liking; start your own thread if you are so inclined.
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