The Literary Cafeteria
poetry as a snack16 total reviews
Comment from Sasha
I should have waited until tomorrow to review this. I wanted so much to give it a 6. I love you wit, sarcastic humor, and clever style. I think most of the last sentence was a bit redundant but I think you know me well enough by now that redundancy is my area of expertise. I enjoyed this very much and you got me to giggle several times and even laugh out loud twice.
One possible spag:
prose writers ate gluttons...did you mean to say 'are' gluttons?? If not, I must say that is an interesting concept.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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I should have waited until tomorrow to review this. I wanted so much to give it a 6. I love you wit, sarcastic humor, and clever style. I think most of the last sentence was a bit redundant but I think you know me well enough by now that redundancy is my area of expertise. I enjoyed this very much and you got me to giggle several times and even laugh out loud twice.
One possible spag:
prose writers ate gluttons...did you mean to say 'are' gluttons?? If not, I must say that is an interesting concept.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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Now you've made me laugh out loud at both my typo and the concept. Thanks.
Comment from Deejharrington
We can be a snobby,self-righteous bunch, can't we? As far as telling anyone you write, I agree. If you don't do it, you don't quite get it. I try to remember a quote I read somewhere about the actual meaning of amateur. It really means something that those who do it for the love of the craft are amateurs. I loved your image of a series of rooms, each offering things for different appetites. Very well done and an enjoyable read.
deb
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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We can be a snobby,self-righteous bunch, can't we? As far as telling anyone you write, I agree. If you don't do it, you don't quite get it. I try to remember a quote I read somewhere about the actual meaning of amateur. It really means something that those who do it for the love of the craft are amateurs. I loved your image of a series of rooms, each offering things for different appetites. Very well done and an enjoyable read.
deb
Comment Written 07-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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Thanks. I was challenged by someone why I didn't review poetry very often and that inspiration led to this essay. Thanks for reading.
Comment from Narvik
I'm with you 100%, Ingrid. Poetry and prose are two different animals. In fact, I wrote a similar essay on the subject. I even see grammatical errors in some poems onShoudn't such a short amount of words at least be thoroughly edited? Yes, I admit I give fluffy reviews to mediocre poems like most people, but it makes life easier.
Concerning prose, I've been trying to lose weight for years. Less is more, as they say. That applies to prose as much as anything.
Incidentally, George Carlin had it right when he said, "More people write poetry than read it.
~ Marv
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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I'm with you 100%, Ingrid. Poetry and prose are two different animals. In fact, I wrote a similar essay on the subject. I even see grammatical errors in some poems onShoudn't such a short amount of words at least be thoroughly edited? Yes, I admit I give fluffy reviews to mediocre poems like most people, but it makes life easier.
Concerning prose, I've been trying to lose weight for years. Less is more, as they say. That applies to prose as much as anything.
Incidentally, George Carlin had it right when he said, "More people write poetry than read it.
~ Marv
Comment Written 07-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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Loved George, and in this case I'd agree with him 100%. Thanks for the read and review.
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Another issue I've noted on this site. have you seen how many cliche's are used in poems? Poets have a few lines to express themselves, and too often they'll pull a cliche off the shelf to stick in there. Believe it or not, awhile back, I saw the ultimate cliche in a poem on here: "You're my knight in shining armor." Bleh.
Comment from GWHARGIS
I liked your party analogy. You have woven a very fun and crafty essay that made me think of several writers from this site. I could easily see several of the famous and wonderful writers here. Nice little rant, rather musing.
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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I liked your party analogy. You have woven a very fun and crafty essay that made me think of several writers from this site. I could easily see several of the famous and wonderful writers here. Nice little rant, rather musing.
Comment Written 07-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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A little of both, I think. thanks for reading and the review. Inspired by someone who asked me why I review very few poems. In some cases I feel unqualified to comment except offer praise and in so very many...to prolong the analogy I need to reach for an antacid.
Comment from mellmom1
I found this piece to be very honest and quite funny. The author expressed their feelings, without being to harsh. I loved it.
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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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I found this piece to be very honest and quite funny. The author expressed their feelings, without being to harsh. I loved it.
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Comment Written 07-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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Thanks so much. Its like anything else. I might think a Cadillac is the best car and someone else feels strongly about a Mercedes. Both are right and no one's wrong.
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
This was fun to read because I've never thought of writing in way before. All I can hope for is that I'm a good poet and not a wannabe just writing poems. LOL. Great job
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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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This was fun to read because I've never thought of writing in way before. All I can hope for is that I'm a good poet and not a wannabe just writing poems. LOL. Great job
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Comment Written 07-Dec-2013
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2013
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Thanks, and especiallly for not taking offence that poetry isn't really my thing. But don't you, as a poet, agree there's an awful lot of real S**T posted here right beside the laureates?
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Yeah I agree but I also hope I'm not one of those people others think that of too. LOL. And even though poetry isn't your cup of tea, each to their own. I only get mad when people review and they knock stars down because it's quote "Not what we're into". If your not into it or don't like the style don't review or even read it. Stick to what you like or if you do go out of your boundaries at least review fair. Okay, that's my rant :)
