Ninjuns Comments

I had to look up the term in an urban dictionary: combination of ninja and injun, primarily in terms of action heroes. Not sure the connection to poetry or culture in general; I quite admired Daniel Day Lewis' work in the Last of the Mohicans, reputedly considered the first Ninjun. In terms of bad poetry, I quite wince when I read my earlier work, and I am certain the day will come (the Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise) when I wince at my current work. We all have to start somewhere. It is an intriguing aspect of our culture, this democratization of the internet. Anybody with a keyboard can become a published author, a comedian, a newscaster, social commentator. Like many aspects of life, there is both a positive and negative aspect to this. All of us can now publish a book, whereas in the past, the obstacles were great, but on the other side, we have to wade through a lot of mediocrity to find true treasure. I am not usually given to self-promotion, but it brings to mind my poem, Life, Modern Art, and Bad Poetry. Here's to treasure hunting, and the shared path to refining our art. :)

I wish I had known of the site earlier, because I'd like to have more people to talk to about poetry (and life in general) . I do believe we simply have to let go of what isn't good and appreciate what is, though. I enjoyed the reference to my native province a lot, and the poem as a whole too, it was colorful! Cheers to good poetry!

Well....it sounds like a rant! However, I am glad that you are writing. Make it better with your own work. My advice? Don't worry about it....ignore the bad, comment on what is good or what you can help make better and keep writing. Cheers! :) I put in the smiley face so you can rant about that! ;) or that!