R Belle wrote:
> Hello, everyone. I recently joined your newsgroup, and thought it appropriate to introduce myself. I'm 20 years old, but my age has not limited my maturity. (I'm not sure of the age range I'm involved with here, but you seem to be somwhere in the 40's. Forgive me if this offends any of you.) I wrote my first book at eight years old, and have enjoyed writing for most of my life. Writing has opened many doors for me, and I plan to keep it near the center of my life. But, I've felt smothered for quite a while, not knowing anyone, personally, who's interested in poetry. Then I found you. Now, I'm in open air again. You're my subterfuge, literally, as far as poetic conversation is concerned. I hope to get a clear picture of what poetry does ofr other people. I would also to contribute words of value to you. In all, I'm sure being a part of your group will make my writing more enjoyable to the reader, as well as myself. Feel free to contact me if you so desire. !
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m'sieur
firstly, welcome to the list, yarra among friends. second-ely, this business about people not knowing anyone who is interested in the art is just a self-imposed fiction - there are loads of people 'out there' who want to know about it, unfortunately there's this mythology that separates 'poets' and 'ordinairy people' - 'poets' are ordinairy people too - who worry about how they're gonna pay next month's rent or mortgage or what to do about the phone bill ( ya with me?)
i've been writing 'seriously' for the last 8 years - now whatever the status of my stuff is - whether its good or bad - i do it 'cause i enjoy it - an' other people do it likewise.
in the meantime i've made loads of friends as a result & maybe one or two enemies but the enmities will pass whereas the friendships will last.
so more power to yr elbow matey.
regards
david
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