Just a question

[Malidin41]

I have noticed in the little time that I have been apart of this discussion board that not many people take part in the postings of peoples peotry. I was just curious as to why this is? I have read quite a few of them and have posted on the ones that I have read but it saddens me that people have found the courage to post there deepest feelings and thoughts but no one responds to them. I would think that hear on this board that would be one of the main places to post. I personally do not like sharing my work because I fear that people will not like it or that people will say it sucks. The reason I say this is because I wonder by not recieving any ideas or thoughts when people take the time to post these deep writings what they feel and think of there work. I have not been hear long and feel that I do not have the right to ask anything of all of you but if you could give that forum a visit once in awile and express what you think I think you could really brighten someones day. I think if you do you could really bring up someones self-esteem just for acknowledging that there work is not worthless. You never know you might find some writings that will change your own life. Anyways I am sorry if I offended anyone and I am not trying to force or pry you all into doing something you do not want to do I am just saying it might be helpful for us all. Thanks so much for your time.

 

[FLRich]

Thanks Malidin. I'm going to checkout the poetry section. One reason I haven't gone to those postings is because I have never been able to get into poetry. I can't concentate enough to read it. Prose has just been easier for me to read and understand. Poets have real talent.

Rich

 

[outis]

Malidin41,

I haven't yet responded to one of your posts, so let me offer my "Welcome to MaleSurvivor." Whatever brought you here must be somewhat like the things that brought the rest of us here, things none of us deserved. I hope you will benefit from being here as I do.

I have gone to the Poetry section before and posted sometimes, too. I get more self-concious about my reactions to someone's work than about the pieces of my own that I've put there. Because poetry is so personal, to writer and to reader, I worry about "saying something wrong" when I reply. That has kept several replies from making it to the board.

There's a wealth here, in the posts, the poems, the jokes , and all the rest. Sometimes I just feel unworthy of commenting on some things, and the poetry elicits that reaction more often than most other posts.

Thanks,

Joe

 

[Malidin41]

Thankyou guys for posting on this I appreciate the feedback. I also want to thank outis for the friendly welcome it is nice to know that there are kind people hear for support. outis I totally understand where you are coming from but don't be afraid you should be able to always be yourself and not fear it. I know how scary it can be but seems how being your self is all you can be you should not fear it. FLRich I thankyou for going to check it out I know what its like to try and do things I have no interest in but I think you will end up benefitting from it in the end. I hope this post does not pressure anyone in to doing something they do not want to do, I just hopped to encourage all that will. Again I appreciate both your responces and hope you can brighten someones day which in turn might brighten yours. Your friend malidin.

 

[Leosha]

My time here is limited usually, and when I come here, I want to respond as much as I can. My first priority will normally be the member's forum. Then my second is here. As I only usually come one or two times a week, there is normally quite a lot to respond to here at those two places. I respond to other forums when I have more time. I admit, the poems forum is probably low on my priority list, and that is mostly because I still have some hard times understanding them. I do rather well at this time in English, but it is not my first language, and I know that I do not understand the symbolism and some of the meanings found in poetry.

As Joe (outis) said, please know that you are welcome here. This is a site of great support and compassion,and I hope you find it helpful in your healing.

Leosha