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Question: Why are people in the poem section so uptight!?
seriously poetry is supposed to be open and free it dosnt matter if you suck or if you great poetry is about your personal feelings so poetry people (not all of you) pull that self righteous stick out of your a$$
ok that was harsh but still why be so uptightWww@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
Hey Ali, I'm with you on that!. I love to write poetry and have fun with it!. I had a few published,that was nice but i have some people in my family who consider themselves "POETS"!. They sit in their office (old bedroom converted) LOL and think they are going to actually make a living out of writing poetry!. There have been times my cousin has missed a family wedding because the spirit was moving them!. Its a hobby! Like painting,needle point,sculptor, whatever!. They (some) not all think they are more intellectual then everyone else,we are below them!.Most of the time the best poetry comes from heartache and tragedy !. which leads me to believe they are lonely people who can find the right words for really bad things cuz maybe that's what they hold in their heart!. Not that most aren't compassionate but you are right!. They are very critical of other people,don't seem to like kids either!. they consider them a bother!.And closet alcoholics!.We all have to poke fun at ourselves once in awhile and not take life so darn serious!.and all you poets who don't hold a real job,start looking for one because i don't see any openings in the want ads!.For all you gifted poets out there,Keep truckin but lighten up a little!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Check out the top contributors, I think you will find they are not up-tight at all!.They write from their hearts just like all poets!.Yes some poets are better than others, but that is how we learn and improve our work!.I am not a poet by any means but sure enjoy those who can write poetry!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Because some poetry is actually bad!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

a lot of them take themselves to seriouslyWww@QuestionHome@Com

they feel so much more cultured than everyone else thats why

lame i know but whatev right!? :)Www@QuestionHome@Com

Because your art sucks and theirs doesn't!. Now, go cry yourself to sleep!.Www@QuestionHome@Com