Melissa asked:


I’ve gotten this letter from a college for a poetry contest, I love writing poetry but its usually emo poetry, do you think this would be acceptable in a poetry contest? Also do you think that free form poetry would be accepted?

Suzanne asked:


Ok. I love writing poetry and I am pretty good too. My friends and family says I am good too. I want to find a free website where i can paid for my poetry but pay nothing at all. I know that sounds a little greedy. But if you could, could you help me start a career in poetry. Please and Thank you

Jackie asked:


I’ve writing A LOT of poetry. And to me it’s really good and I have a few favorites that I think are some of my best. My English teacher also said I should enter a contest. She knows a few but she doesn’t get anything about them until after December. I would love to enter my poetry. Can you give me some ideas of contests that are happening recently?

Apple Frost asked:


I’m one of those people who’s really into books. I have one in my hand at all time, and it’s by far my favorite subject to talk about.

But recently, I’ve been wanting to get into poetry.

Where do I start? The only poet I’ve ever read was Shel Silverstein.

Nassir asked:


I love Billy Collins’ poetry and would love to hear him read some live. I saw a video recently, and he looks fairly old. I want to see him before he passes. Any ideas?

Molly asked:


My husband wrote a book of poetry and people always tell him they love his poetry, but we don’t have much $ to promote it. I post ads in the free classifieds but I need ideas!

http://www.lulu.com/content/632973

star snatcher asked:


I’m 16, female, and I’m looking for poetry books that are about life in different aspects, something modern, bright, passionate, inspiring, and wonderfully written. I write poetry, nothing serious, but recently I’ve overcome depression and have come to love my life. Poetry makes my day, so do you suggest a good book? Or a writer that you know writes those kind of poems. Also, any good book that falls under this category? No Twilight, thankyouverymuch.

Caryn P asked:


I am really quite unsure. I have seen in all periods how people have written about dead lovers, how much they love their spouse, etc. and have a hard time finding a difference.

Thanks.

ChopSuey93 asked:


Love Poetry to be exact. On the internet.
I am not trying to get a lady. I find it interesting.

OPC (my prez really is black) asked:


Do you think classical love poetry should be studied as much as works dealing with other issues (the meaning of life, religion, freedom, death, etc.)? Why or why not?