Hello

[Ravallion]

I've been posting on poetry forums over 20 years.I credit them not for teaching me how to be a poet, but for how to compose a good poem.

Most of the emphasis in those forums was on publishing. I was terrified to send my first poem.It was accepted quickly.

I'm here to learn like everyone else, presumably. The forums I post with now are good ones.

I believe this forum is closer to what my "roots"are. My hope is to offer honest crit on exchange for same.

Good to meet you all ✌

[Macavity]

Welcome to PG Ravallion. Look forward to reading your work. You'll find a range of approaches here, but that is healthy!

cheers

mac

[Ravallion]

Thanks Mac

[David]

Hello! Didn't spot this until now.

I've been posting on poetry forums over 20 years.I credit them not for teaching me how to be a poet, but for how to compose a good poem.

This is an interesting distinction.

I've been posting here - my first playground - since 2006, I see, but I dabble elsewhere too. I wonder whether we have crossed pens at all.

Welcome aboard anyway.

Cheers

David

[Ravallion]

Thanks for the cordiality David. Most of the forums of the old days are gone . Alsop Review, Melic, Blueline are where I first began...

[Mirrorball]

Hello Ravallion,

I'm curious to know which forums you may have frequented from 2004 to 2007. Those were my most active years on BBC GetWriting and its various spin offs. I wouldn't dare cross pens with David though, he's a moderator so I'd end up as a banned poet pelt. I'm sure that's not true but I like the image.

Welcome and I look forward to seeing your poems and critiques. Go easy on me

[David]

I wouldn't dare cross pens with David though, he's a moderator so I'd end up as a banned poet pelt. I'm sure that's not true but I like the image.

People really shouldn't be frightened of moderators. The clue to their character is in the name - except, of course, in the fascist precincts of the Poetry-Free-For- All.

[Shudders]

[Mirrorball]

You're a smooth moderator David

[Ravallion]

Hello Ravallion,

I'm curious to know which forums you may have frequented from 2004 to 2007. Those were my most active years on BBC GetWriting and its various spin offs. I wouldn't dare cross pens with David though, he's a moderator so I'd end up as a banned poet pelt. I'm sure that's not true but I like the image.

Welcome and I look forward to seeing your poems and critiques. Go easy on me

I was inactive during those years until late last year