Scotty: This is the first time I've seen a post by you.
You misunderstood my question, Baby Blue. "Stanza crap?" Um, okay...
Hugh, don't look now, but you're writing poetry, sort of.
I suggest reading some Albert Goldbarth. I met him briefly while teaching in Wichita, Kansas. World-reknowned poet, and he doesn't rhyme ever.
Todd
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Short answer: Because a lot of people here want to express themselves in writing, and they are still learning how to do that.
Some post for their vanity and will likely never improve. Those who work at it dilligently will likely end up producing good work--everyone starts somewhere. So, yes there is dross, but there is also some gold.
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Ashamed2beHuman
Hallmark crap? that hall mark "crap" has more meaningful sentiment then most modern artsy fartzy crap that are churned out, that don't rhyme or express any meaningful purpose other then to be cheered on by stuck up judgmental morons who seem to believe "good" poetry comes from "poets", without even opening their eyes and seeing the beauty of poems written by amateur's in states of emotional anguish or joy.
Anonymous
Because if these Yahoo's knew how to write poetry...
They sure wouldn't post them here for free for all the world to see and steal...
They would enter them in contests and/or try to get them published...
(But in defense...I've actually read a few "stunningly good" poems here before...although I must agree...they're few and far between...)
(At least the kids are tryin', and they are learning that they shouldn't attempt to pursue that area at the same time they're actually typing words instead of playing violent, mindlessly simple video games on their computer...at least not until AFTER they've written their crappy salute to greeting card prose...)
marconprograms
People are trying to express emotion, and stanzas are a familiar format for people to think of in reference to poetry. Try to be judgemental only in constructive ways, and this can be a helpful forum for people trying to develop their poetic skills.