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Published: 2014-05-23 17:15:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 30092; Favourites: 779; Downloads: 0
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When a writer puts his soul and passion into his work.
It will go unnoticed, often because of its length.
It is a rather sad fact, but a truth nonetheless.
For the simple emotions conveyed in just a few words,
Often hold more sway with those who are emotionally swayed.
There is no depth of the heart, nor a single thought spared.
For the effort placed into a piece that forgoes the winning edge,
For a hint of true meaning.
You will not read this piece and I will not expect you to.
It will not be popular or famous, nor will it see the light of day.
For length is the bane of true poetry,
And that is why so many of my kin have already left.
Thank you however, for reading this;
For you at least took the time to see what I would consider 'truth'.
It is bitter indeed and intensely sad,
But for the you that respects this, I am eternally glad.
-Chen, 23rd May 2014
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I honestly feel this way about my own art. But this shows some one will look and some one like me will care!
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And I thank you very much for that ^^
-Chen
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it doesn't get overlooked,
truth is sweet & sour,
have a nice weekend
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On some occasions it can be :'3
-Chen
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From what I've read, you don't even need emotional twang to be number one. You just have to write REALLY badly and pretend that you're doing it on purpose. People act along in similar for comedic value and they never even realize that you lack talent or any sort of redeeming features. But I see them. And I make sure to remind them wherever I go.
The most important part of poetry is the symbolism. I've done a large amount of analyzing in the past two months, and you almost NEED it in poems. If only so people have an excuse to torture schoolchildren with it in exams.
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Well symbolism is not always needed, rather it is always present...but whether or not you can find it is the interesting question x'D
-Chen
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Perhaps. Not always needed, but a nice addition.
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Aye, you are right about that ^^
-Chen
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I like to think that this poem works for all literature/fanfiction here, and on other sites like fanficton.net and figment. It's sad really, but the most important thing is to write for you and to write what you would want to read.
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A valid point :'3 Thank you for reading my work my friend, I truly appreciate it ^^
-Chen
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Yes, that's our curse. But poems should not be measured by their length as much as by their meaning, their emotions, their aesthetics. Basically, the problem is that people are very lazy. Plus they tend to ignore poetry because they don't want to make the effort to understand it. Sad but true.
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Although, that said, some poetry is really difficult to understand x'D
-Chen
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Yeah, I know, but that's good, because it makes you think
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too long didn't read LoOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooollllllll
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When I read poems of another writer
I want to sit and stare
I want their poetry to draw me in
And to keep me there
When I read poems that are not my own
I want to step in that personsβ shoes
To see things from their eyes
I have nothing to lose
When I read poems written by someone else
I want to see the tear stains on the paper
To physically see the emotions behind the words
These things can be a maker or a breaker.
So when I read you poems
Draw me in
Let me see things through your eyes
And show me the emotions behind the words.
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Thank you kindly, I hope to keep it up and be worthy of that praise ^^
-Chen
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I'm sure as long as you continue to put your heart in it, anything you write shall be praiseworthy
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I actually prefer poems of this length. It gives time for an atmosphere and a mood to be established that grows with you as you read, as opposed to haikus and six-word-stories, you can conjure up all the best words from the dictionary, but because it's so short it won't have as lasting of an impression. It's like extracting a scene out of a movie. You need the length and background and setting up to give that scene meaning.Β
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That I most certainly agree with ^^
-Chen
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Silly Rabbit.. Tricks are for kids!!!Β
So I guess I'm a big kid,
just like my wife say's,
For the truth is revealed,Β
in your silly little poem.
that I do like,say's I!!!!
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Lol that last line lost it, but that was pretty good. Thanks mate! ^^
-Chen
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Honest appreciation for what you penned!!!
Have a great day!!!
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The irony is that this is on the front page.
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I was just about to say the same thing.
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Little, little thought
You still make me smile.
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Yes, that's very true. Especially when I see people (famous artists) just know that they're famous enough that they can just post whatever they want without time and effort. Yes, it is still considered 'art', but art goes farther away from that.Β
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Well technically I'd also be in that category haha x'D
-Chen
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XD
and also, that is a pretty luring title.
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That's Β beautiful and so true
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Yes I will and yes I did. Faved. Great work!Β
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I relate to this so much, I feel that some people don't respect perfectly good poetry nowadays, it makes me sad to see other poets being put down because of this and some poems critiqued just because they are "too long". There is no such thing as a poem that is too long, poems are limitless, they go beyond boundaries.Β
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Well, length can only be 'too long' if the poet loses his theme and core meaning. I do believe there is such a thing as a 'good length' and it does vary, but yes, length usually gives them for more exposition and more emotion to come through ^^
-Chen
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Sigh...complete agreement with that...I really wish that wasn't true!
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This is exactly how I feel about my summer project! Thank you.
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