There are Poets among us whose words should be memorized and written in gold - who wield the pen as a sharp sword, using it as a weapon, spearing words we wish we'd said and boldly pin them to the page; still others dance with brilliance and come away with no wasted motion or effort on their part as words skip off the tips of their pens ...
I wish I could write like that. How dare I call myself "Poet"?
(c) 2005, Karla Dorman.
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Reviews of "Will The Real Poet Please Stand Up?"
Reviewed by sarah playle (Reader)
Reviewed on December 11, 2005
No one ever feels like their own work is good enough. I also write poetry, and think it's okay, and then I read some that is actually *good**L*
Ah, Karla, we all stand together, writing what is in our hearts and minds, and hoping others will read and understand. How dare many of us, but then, why not?
Peace. Joyce
Reviewed by Betty Torain (Reader)
Reviewed on December 10, 2005
AMEN! I am not a poet but, I wish I could write like many of the AD members. Thank God I can enjoy their work. I love your writes Karla keep writing. Love, Betty Torain.
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on December 10, 2005
You can stand proud, Karla, because you are a real poet!
"I dare not call myself a poet for fear that someone may actually expect me to write “good” poetry." This quote is taken directly from my bio page, so I can certainly relate to how you feel, Karla. We all write for different reasons and from different pathways in life. Though we are all guilty of comparing ourselves with others, it really isn't fair to do so. We are not them and what we write has as much validity as what they write, we simply see things from a different perspective. It is all good, Karla.
Take care,
Sherry
Right attitude, I agree totally; we can always improve. But, and here goes my two cents worth, I think it is also important to know what we do best and why. First thing is having something to say, (find your voice) and you do! You always do. The other, is finding the form that is best suited for what you have to say. Only you know what is. Then, work like heck to make it perfect. You're talented, girl. Don't ever let me see you put yourself down.
Karla I do not know where your portry muse got the heavy dose of negativity that he seems to fit you with while on the same hand providing you with so many wonderful masterpieces. Keep on writing and enjoy the fact that people enjoy your work...is there anything more?
Felix
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on December 9, 2005
You are too self-critical, poet. You are a poet and a damn fine one at that. Still, you have the right attitude, never forget that you can improve. The greatest poets of all time died thinking that they could have done it better. Karla . . . The Poet. Sounds good to me because it is real. So are you.
Well You don't have to call yourself a poet...I'll do it for you!
Karla you are not only one of the sweetest people I've ever met, you are true to who you are, and that says so much about your heart.
Lady...Poet...Friend...I will miss you, but I will be around from time to time.
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Wonderful write, Karla; keep on reaching for those Northern Lights and beyond!! :D
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :D
Carole...love and peace
But what the heck.. Just gotta have fun fun fun..
Peace. Joyce
Love & Light,
Joseph
Or rather poetess!!!
Love Tinka
Take care,
Sherry
Paul;-)
~Carmen~
Felix
Karla you are not only one of the sweetest people I've ever met, you are true to who you are, and that says so much about your heart.
Lady...Poet...Friend...I will miss you, but I will be around from time to time.
Lisa