To Poems I Shall No More Assign Rank Numbers (For Amara)

Were you intending the double meaning on the word 'rank?' Are you saying the numbers stink? ha ha; nice addition to the on-going argument about the stars.... (I uncharacteristically did not rate this poem... it just didn't seem appropriate) Alobar (Just my two cents, spend them on gum if you wish.)

I like the expression of sentiment, Rob, but you're stayin' on my list will ye nil ye. The comma after 'study.' Look at it again, would you? Do ya need it? ------- (Making a face) I don't like not bein' verbose. I'm just tryin' that terse thing on for size here. It don't fit. I'll rumble along in all my glorious prolixity next time.

Laughing - I see you do not wish to rank poems either! I teach school and have to use specific criteria to grade work - points have to be justified to the student and parent - rating poems is such a bizarre concept to me - we have no specific tool in which to measure - as if we are expected to build a foundation based on estimated measurements without any rulers or tape measures being used - awww yeah - cut it here- that looks about right. I like - no list of friends and no study of love - priceless things "missed" YES! I've been on sites where everyone sends a friend's request and most don't even say hello or comment on each other's works. LOVE analyzed = disappearance of the love, sometimes. Don't do experiments with it - just experience it. And yes, art is priceless - what appeals to one person may not appeal to another...variety is a beautiful thing. I like the way you think. You know I would, I have no doubt (big smile) Thank you for posting this! Sincerely, Amara

I'm outraged! It wasn't me--I swear it!

A great point made here. Originally the voting was to simplify the matter of finding a spotlight poem. Now, however, we have our newsletter. Choice poetry is selected by the "we noticed" newsletter team. I really think this is the better way of highlighting talent outstanding and upcomming :) Rob I would give this a ^5 for what it really speaks of but hehe I won't :) Mark

I remember that movie - Robin Williams played the teacher and he had boys standing on desks reciting "Captain, My Captain". I need to watch that movie again - I've forgotten so much about it and I did like it - thought it was great film, but my poor memory is foggy at them moment. I read what you said about finding work we like and I agree... I do enjoy having a list of friends so I can keep up with their work - find it faster - almost like subscribing to their writing. I was once on a site where you did that - in addition to a friend's list you could subscribe to specific poet's work - so if there was someone you loved to read - you were sure to never miss one of their posts. This list tended to be much smaller than the friend's list, which would often be over a hundred names long with only a handful you really interacted with on a regular basis. Overall, I enjoy this site (not that you asked) The quality of work here is higher than where I came from - that one was filled with adolescents - this is MUCH better - ahhhh! Oh yeah, that post on the forum - it us under stars and promotions in the advocates section - seems to be one of the more popular threads with quite a few comments by a variety of members. I'm long winded today - whew! Time for lunch break here, hope you have a good day. Amara