[Sartor]

Tamare........I am not sure who you are directing your reply to.....but if it is I, then I am not sure if I understand your request. Poetry comes in many forms and what is beautiful to one may seem like childish scribbling to another. For instance I am very fond of metered rhyme, but can find very little beauty in free verse. Like art, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Each finds pleasure in different places. Do I think all the Cinquains in this thread are great? No, but I do think some bring a visual image to my mind that pleases me, therefore I applaud the poet for his/her talent that brings me pleasure. Having said all that, it follows that poetry is not all "cow manure" as you stated.

I note that you say one gets replies and you do not. First of all, I do not know your work well enough to judge any of it, but I believe you are new to the forum. Have you tried posting on the critique page? The purpose of posting there is so other poets will read your work and tell you if it is good, bad, or mediocre. They will also try to help you improve your style. Be prepared for some sharp criticism. Replies in the forum, usually are posted if the poets and readers like or hate your work.

Hope this helps clear up some of your thoughts on the forum.

Sartor