Poetry Reading Comments

I am often asked 'Why do you write poetry? Who reads them? '.Yes, less people read poetry, but those who read are real lovers of poetry.If my poem touches one heart, I will still be happy.

'Poetry' is a soft as well as powerful skill that can not be equated with muscle power.There are few readers of poetry, but this should not dishearten us.(Part-I)

the life of a poet is a solitary one. often words that only a few will ever read, the contrast between the poet and boxing is a good one, the latter gets the glory for physical prowess and endurance, but the poet tells the story with beauty and intelligence. Szymborska captures the dichotomy well. So glad she is POTD

A beautiful poem on those poets who write for themselves. It makes an interesting reading and i like to read it again and again. Loved it.10++

Oh, not to be a boxer but a poet, one sentenced to hard shelleying for life, for lack of muscles forced to show the world.............//// beautiful and interesting poem penned

i relate to this poem as one who's attended poetry readings. as i note in my poem " at a village poetry reading, " besides what may be a scant audience, too often the poets who haven't read yet are too busy thinking about and preparing for their turn to listen to the one reading. these days i assume that those who read poetry are few and that if we want to attract them it helps to write in short forms. -gk

Men, women! ! Musing. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

Interesting poem. Most poets write to satisfy an inner craving regardless of whether there are readers or not.

Yes poetry reading...one's lucky if one receives an audience of more than 5. That's why I'm more than happy I'm now a resident poet on American reaching approximately 10,000 people...do I miss open mic slots in run down venues...not in the least! ! !

True and entertaining! Where are the readers? O Muse!

not to be a boxer but a poet, one sentenced to hard shelleying for life, for lack of muscles forced to show the world the sonnet that may make the high-school reading lists with luck. O Muse, O bobtailed angel, Pegasus. Grat poem indeed.

Entertaining but true, enjoyable read

Mind blowing amusement and a bit realistic too. Thanks for sharing.10 points.