Roll Call ~ Poetry Forum

[KR]

Hello (Lit) World

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)
o I have no real hopes or expectations. I've been enjoying reading the poetry here on Lit more than the stories, to be honest. It could be interesting to connect with people who enjoy expressing themselves in the type of forum that Literotica is and has the potential to be. As far as criticism goes, I'm open to anything constructive. I like to think that life is about growing and changing, and perhaps posting poetry and prose here is an opportunity for growth and improvement. That said, I do understand that there is often pain associated with growth, so, if you have something to say about what I've written--out with it. I am a big girl.


*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?
o I wish to contribute my psychological and experiential uniqueness to the Lit Collective. We are Borg....err we are Boring... err we are Born. Resistance is futile (and a real turn-on).


*How would you describe your writing?
o What person who writes like she has a monkey on her back has enough perspective to describe her own writing?? I write constantly, amateurishly, and with few inhibitions. I would say my writing describes me.


*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.
o View my forum profile. Or, my Lit submissions page: http://english.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=495297&page=submissions


*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work
Poems:
Down by the Willow
Exertion
Sensual Physics

And two others I just submitted that should be showing up shortly:
Inseminated
Crescent Moan

Stories:
Check and Mate
Under You

 

[badkittyamy]

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit
Simply to get more exposure for my writing in general, which seems to be working. Looking to see if this community will provide more feedback on my writing than others as well.

*How would you describe your writing?
Simply put, I'm varied depending on my mood

*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.
http://studentpages.scad.edu/~aswaby20/writings.htm

 

[anniebug's man]

As my name implies, I am the appendage of whom I consider to be the most beautiful woman in the world. Other than that I am father, litigator, gentle man, poet, photographer and friend of culture. In that order

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

Interesting reads, critique

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

I enjoy reviewing other poeples work and write about it.


*How would you describe your writing?

abstract, rhythmic, free verse


*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.


see signature and I have posted under various names here. I was very involved in Lotus Blooms as their resident critic. I used to post as sweetwood and other names



*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work



Paris without Choice

some of my best work was never posted here

Thanks to all

 

[Harry Leg]

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)
I have no hope
I was just looking for my shoe, not a critique

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?
i hope to attain the highest level of insignicance possible
I would like to play the role of hamlet and i will sleep with the casting director if thats what it takes

*How would you describe your writing?
mundane or pedestrian

*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.
Harry's Poems

*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work
I try not to play favourites

 

[flame_tail]

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

I want to learn what the "people" like and what they don't like. ("People" in quotes because not all of us are the same.) I want critiques to be not too harsh, but not too bland....just be honest.

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

I hope to give good poems, of course. Role? The silent one, only speaking when need to, or when something strikes my fancy.

*How would you describe your writing?

Sometimes dark and romantic, sometimes dark, and sometimes weird.

*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work

Waiting for You

 

[Elisabet]

Greetings From The MidAtlantic States

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

Since I am working on a new collection of work, all erotic, I am nervous as all hell. I might get around to submitting something here...but I really want to get my bearings first. So I may do a lot of replying!

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

First off, I have to say I am impressed with the skill I've seen so far. Way too many sites feature work that strikes me as stilted---and i have seen some diverse styles and approaches. It works.

I hope to give my own spin on the works, based on a few years experience editing poetry for small press publications. In formal crit, I may be wary...but I have a sense of poetic voice that I like to give credit for.

*How would you describe your writing?

I'm with Picasso. You have to know the rules before you break them.
I've trained at several forms of writing---and even gotten paid for a few.

But in the creative arena, I prefer prose, free verse, and the occasional form, just to remind myself how it is done. I lean more on assonance, consonance, and alliteration than usual meter to do my dirty work.



*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work


Honestly I'm too new to have faves yet...but perhaps after a while I can add a few?


From a strictly personal standpoint, I love to write just about anything.
I took up erotica out of sheer frustration about six years ago. So much I encountered seemed to come from an exclusively male standpoint---even the stuff written by women seemed to follow the same old, same old. It didn't work for me, so I decided to write my own...

And I hope to spend some calm hours reading...

Oh...and my friends call me Bet...

 

[vampiredust]

Hello my name is Vampiredust and thought I'd introduce myself

I'm a 25 year old brit who enjoys writing poetry. You can find a selection below:

Vampiredust's Poetry

My style of writing varies between the weird and very personal. I hope you all enjoy it and I hope to develop my poetry skills here

I used to be known as cward2 but felt a change was needed. I think this was for the better.

Take care everyone

Vampiredust

 

[ManusNigrumPoet]

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

im just here to read and write poetry. i would like to know how my work has affected you. if any emotions were churned when reading my works. if you liked it or not. what you didnt like and what you did. thats all

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

i have no clue. i will be the wyld random... nephrandio

*How would you describe your writing?

odd and dark. sometimes light hearted. passionate. emotional. IDK

*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.

http://english.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=106876&page=submissions

*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work

serpentine and widows blood, suicide on my mind, omega zed century, i have others but they arent on this site... boo hoo

and thats me... okay love to read and share work you folks.

 

[another realm]

Although I am tempted to let Anna make up my bio, I'm sure it would be much more interesting than reality, I figure I should introduce myself to this little corner of the cyberworld.

A former lover of mine introduced me to literotica.com a few years ago and I would stop in on occasion. About a week ago I decided to come out of lurking and expose myself. For what reason I am still not sure of.

I consider myself a novice poet. A little over a year ago I gave it a whirl for the first time since grade school. I don't write a lot of poetry. Basically this container that is my brain often throws words at me and I try to capture them. Sometimes I do. Sometimes I don't. Occasionally the words capture me.

I have no problem with any level of critique. One can always learn from others. Bring it on. I can take it. I have only posted a few poems here in the forum if you want to take a gander, or a goose, as desired. https://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=412874

My writing styles are all over the place, as are my reading styles. "Eclectic" is my middle name in all of the arts. I am a rabid music lover. I don't spend enough time in nature. Most people think of me as a decent chap and I plan on keeping it that way here. I enjoy online communities in general.

Maybe I should have waited for Anna to make up my bio.

 

[MissBri]

 

[Sex and Death]

New, two.

Click here for New, too. A Hello. A thread I began hastily before I thought to check if there was an already established intro thread. My bad.

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

I want to write and submit new poems, improve as a poet, contribute to the improvement of others, and commune, cavort, cackle, confess, and conflagrate with poets about poetry, life, the universe and everything.

I am open to all feedback. I grow through challenge and critique, and I love to be analyzed personally and through my work. Others often see my shadow more clearly than I do. I also respond well to stroking.

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

I want to contribute poems, ideas, heart, soul, creativity, feedback, critique, analysis, eros and mirth. There are many roles I can play...student, teacher, father, analyst, instigator, community builder, coyote, shaman, warrior, and hedonist, to name a few, but I am simply not into cross-dressing, so you can tease, taunt and seduce, all of which could be enjoyable, but it will not happen!

*How would you describe your writing?

Promising. Hopeful. Rising. Deliberate. Liberating. Optimistic. Loving. Formally informal.

*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.

See "My Poems" link in sig line.

 

[Nostalgy_Prince]

Hello everyone. I realised I forgot to post an intro somewhere -silly me.

What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

I have been writing poems in English and French (the latter is my first language) for over 15 years now. I rarely share my work, except with close friends, and then again not always.
I guess I just want a objective idea of the quality of my writing.
I enjoy specific critic, concerning grammar (still trying to write correctly in English), style, wording of quality of the texts.
(Hope my explanation is clear enough)


What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

In all honesty? I’m not sure I can contribute that much. I’m brutally honest sometimes, I hope it counts for something.

How would you describe your writing?
Mainly sensual and/or visual writing. I tend to write as it comes, not really working on my texts. Most of my work is dark, or in an almost “MarySue” style. I’m trying to change that slowly.

URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.
Here's my work so far:

Not much so far, but working on it

 

[Bedtime Storyteller]

Hi everyone....

Some of you may remember me as trendyredhead. I'll still be writing poetry under that name, but all my stories are now located under Bedtime Storyteller. A long and sordid tale that ends with my church finding out and excommunicating me, but best told over a few cold ones.

Just thought I'd pop in and say hi, as I've been laying low since August.

 

[polarized]

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

Hello everyone

I have been writing poems for some time now but I feel at times that my vocabulary is lacking.
This sometimes hurts what I am trying to say. So learning from reading what others have posted, Critique from others, along with a lot of research I hope will help me become a better writer.

More importantly though, to make new friends, learning as much as I can along the way. Open, honest critique, just lay it all out.


*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

Encouraging others, a "you can do it!", "that was beautiful" attitude, being friendly, helpful, and supportive with the limited knowledge I have.


*How would you describe your writing?

Hopeful, optimistic yet many times depressing, Yes I can be a confusing person.


*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.

*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work

I have nothing posted on Lit other than some in the works bits but I have many poems that I hope some day will be. Most are still evolving, many could use some editing and Alas I am very shy.

 

[LasciviousSanity]

Lascivious Sanity

Hi I’m a new poet to Literotica. I go by the name of LasciviousSanity but you can call me MLB.

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

I am definitely looking to refine my writing skills, so I’m looking for a high level of critique. If anyone out there would like to mentor me (lol) I’m a willing student. I’m looking for honesty but criticism should be constructive.


*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

Well I would hope that my poetry would contribute (in whatever way) to the further success of literotica, bringing more notice to writers and helping to break down the publishing wall.

*How would you describe your writing?

Hmm…that’s a hard question for me to answer. Most of my poetry tends to be autobiographical. When writing a piece I draw from emotions I’m going through at the time. I tend to be all over the place in regards to style.

*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.

http://english.literotica.com/stories/memberpage.php?uid=671585&page=submissions

*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work

“Sitting Down Indian Style” and “Touch”

 

[DennisMenace]

Intro

I've been a literotica lurker for several years, and posted several poems several years ago. However, I think my writing has improved quite a bit since then, and I hope to include some new work.

I take poetry seriously, and am a member of a couple writing groups to get ideas and improve my skills, and help others. I have really enjoyed the writing here, and I need to spend more time with it, because the quality is generally much higher than other places I've seen on the net. I won't be an every day type poster, but I hope to contribute to the conversations and the creative work.

-- Dennis

Precipice

How long will the familiar
curve of these breasts
resist the curious fire within

and
rise, wait
fall, wait
hold, wait

before the first
salt droplet
escapes

before it enters
its fierce
contoured descent?

 

[cherries_on_snow]

Hello Annaswirls and everyone

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

I hope to get chances to connect with other writers as well as benefit from indepth critique (points of style, help developing my voice further). Also it's fun to read the work and vote. I occasionally remark, but usually if I like the work. I am not sure, still, what level of critique other writers generally feel comfortable with. Still exploring here and learning the feel of the place. =D

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here? I hope to offer feedback and encouragement to folks. I teach English, and may be able to offer patient souls editing advice if they IM me.

*How would you describe your writing?
barely tolerable to moments of brilliance.

=D

ok. how's this. my writing is an unopened letter from a midwestern relative that has been carried in a pocket with hashish and stained with spilled mint tea and other suspicious substances. I think that about sums it up.

*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.
in my signature

*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work

I like all of my poems, but that's because they each bring up lovely memories for me, therefore I'm utterly unobjective.

I just want to add that I'm really happy to be posting here after quietly lurking for about a year, occasionally skimming stories and poems. I am quite impressed with the quality of the work here, much of it elegant on the tongue and sweet to the ear.

 

[Tom Collins]

*quietly clears throat*

If I've understood the purpose of this thread, this is the place where people introduce themselves to the other poetic Litizens. If I'm mistaken about this, I'll ask you in advance to forgive my ignorance of this thread's purpose. I don't come into this forum often and so, have only hust spoted this sticky today. Having done so, I thought I would give it a try and see if my second attempt to post here would be better recieved than the first.

The following says a little something about me and who I am. I wrote it as my intorduction to all of you. After all, what better way to present yourself to a colony of poets than with a poem, yes?

 

[MyNecroticSnail]

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

*How would you describe your writing?

*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.

*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work

Need I say more?

 

[Tom Collins]

I'm concluding that this has been aimed at me so I'll happily answer the questions posed.

*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)
What I hope to get from the Literotica community is simple. I want friends and a place to post what I write.
As for critique, the level should be whatever the person doing it is both capable of and comfortable with.

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?
I hope my answer to this will be adequate.

I've posted on this thread for no purpoes beyond seeing if I would be more warmly recieved by the poetic community on a second attempt. Honestly, the only reason I'm even trying is because of the very nice PC that My Erotic Trail left on my latest poem and other very nice PCs I've gotten from other people who frequent this forum. You are, yourself, one of those persons. I would like to try getting to know these kind people.

I don't see myself playing any rolls beyond the friendly face occasionally encountered. I don't critique other people's work because all I really know about writing is what I like or don't like and would fail miserable at attempting to explain why I did or didn't enjoy something.

*How would you describe your writing?
I've posted an example of my poetry in the first post that I made on this thread and have supplied a link to the rest of my work. I leave it to you to decide what my writing is like. I will only say that I've got two poems posted that I really don't like because they mean nothing to me on a personal level.

*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.
See link below.

*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work

This link covers questions #4 and 5. This same link can be found in my sig line but I undertand that not everyone has the sigs turned on so I've put it in the post as well. Tom's Tit(less)illations and Poetic Musings

 

[HotKittySpank]

rock block

hey-

new on this block.
this spot seems to rock.
I can be a bit silly,
a little willie-nillie,
and I might even give you a shock!


ok- don't be mean I was just having fun : )
yes, another lurker had come out of the woods...
--HKS

 

[Feathers_And_Cream]

Thanks to champagne1892, I have been redirected here to introduce myself.

I hope to learn more about an aspect of writing that I had never previously experienced. If you have time to give me feedback, please be honest. I hope to contribute ideas both for and about writing, and I hope to read (and help critique) some great poetry. My writing is just starting to explore erotic possibilities. My Xanga site is at <www.xanga,com/shealawind> I only post poetry there occasionally, but you may or may not learn something about me if you visited. I haven't submitted anything to Literotica yet, so... there you have me.

 

[Neteru]

Neteru here, was told about this site on another forum. Poetry is my life and my life is my poetry. I may see a phrase or a passage in a book, and the muse speaks to me , the poem flows around said phrase or passage. There are some amazing poets on this board, I can only hope to measure up.

 

[poppy1963]

Hello...I'm kinda new here as a poster but I, too , have lurked a while off and on over the last couple years. I've recently decided to start writing again...for pleasure...but here is a couple samples of my work from a few years back. I have some stories to add here eventually I think in other sections...but this is a sample of my poetry. Comments/criticisms/suggestions are welcome.

I read here because I have come to appreciate the "imagining" of things too often much more than the actual reality of them...lol. Words are very powerful for me...even more than pictures at times...as my mind can conjure both wonderful and horrific images on it's own. So that's why I am here!

The Beast (Addiction)

I danced with the Beast and tasted deadness
Of my spirit. It smelled so sweet....I was deceived.
I embraced with a fool the futility of the hopeless.
My faith was altered (had faltered) and the beast crept in.

I pranced with the Dragon and touched the rotting flesh
Of wicked. It felt so warm.......I was deceived.
I grasped the golden ring and was confused to feel it burning.
My faith resisted (was twisted) and the beast crept in.

I writhed with the Serpent and heard the wailing
Of the charmer. I thought he sang...I was deceived.
I glorified the discord of the Father of ALL Lies.
My faith was reason (was treason) and the beast crept in.

I glanced at my shoulder and saw the tearful eyes
Of *Heppa. My angel cried...and I was grieved.
I prayed for understanding. I asked and did receive.
I saw with terror, my error, but the beast would not LET go.

I cried out to the Lamb and found the Light of Love
Within me. He touched my heart. ALL sin relieved.
My Mother smiled gently streaming strength into my spirit.
My faith revived (I am Alive!) and the beast crept away.

Before it Left it turned it's heads
I caught my breath in fear and dread
Before it Left I heard it say:
"I will be back someday some how some way..."

I pray each day: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference...

poppy (10/90)

*Heppa: my "guardian angel" since childhood

The Serenity Prayer of AA and all 12 Step Programs in italicized bold type.

*********************************************************

PRISMS: A ONE KNIGHT STAND

The prismic man sighed softly
Cooing pleasure from the pain
For you, he hushed, this rainbow
Sensations and a game.

Don't hurt me please (in shadows)
Muted roses, teals and seas
Don't hurt me, echoed echoes...
Please don't hurt me please.

He teased and pleased in earnest
What marvelous sorcery!
My tears and fears he banished
Surrender sweet and free.

The prismic man sighed deeply
Murmured another's name......
My spirit wept in silence
Small pleasures for the pain.

poppy

 

[EriAliSaa]

Who am I?

I have been gone for a short time and I have found that I cannot keep track of the cast of characters here in poetry world.

Please, if you will, check in on this thread-- if you are a poet, reader, troll, lurker, or just like to look at the pretty poet av's.... lets all check in.

Poet, reader, sometimes troll, a very poor lurker, and don't understand the last one. Oh, and blonde. Somethings go over my head, let them stay there. I will never miss them.

Some possible information to include:



*What you hope to get out of your time at lit (please include level of critique you are looking for)

*What do you hope to contribute to the poetry community at literotica? What role do you see yourself playing here?

*How would you describe your writing?

*URL to your work at lit, personal website etc.

*List of some of your favorite poems/stories you have at Lit, in case anyone wants to get a taste of your work

*Maybe a little writing done when I don't know which direction to go. I am reasonably confident that my writing close to what it should be for me but if you want to point out things here or there that is welcome. Not looking look like a marshmellow to long in the fire, so if you do not make me crispy, I will be ok with whatever critique, I think.

*Not sure, I just stubbled in. I love roles however. I like playing all sorts of roles. Not sure if I am good at them.

*Flurp. No seriously, I am heavily influanced by Emily, and have been even before I remember reading her. Style I am not sure I have. I don't try I just do and don't concider anything but the doing when I am inspired.


*Well that is hard. Everything I read I tend like for what I believe the author intended. Is my taste like any of those? I don't think so. I might be able to briefly mimic the feel but not the the overall tone.

It is a bit like the line from Dead Poets Society:

We're not laying pipe! We're talking about poetry. How can you describe poetry like American Bandstand? "I like Byron, I give him a 42 but I can't dance to it!"

The short version is that I am not a good judge. Though I somewhat know what I am drawn to (even that is in question sometimes), I don't dislike anything useless it is just really, really bad.