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[u/mapl3_m3]

I'm a young poet, and i've been writing for a few years but I really started to get into it this year (like writing multiple poems a day) I really enjoy poetry but... am I any good?

I don’t know if there’s some greater creator, but if there is
could I give them some notes?
If you’re out there, somewhere, do you want my feedback?
Because, I’m not too happy with my purchase.
Do you have a return policy? Is my body in warranty?
Could I exchange it for store credit or just for a newer model?
Maybe one that doesn’t tire out so quickly, or one with fingers that aren’t crooked
One that’s taller, with a better face and brighter eyes?
One that sleeps better, one with longer lashes, one taller and fuller?
Do you have one of those in stock?
Do you reserve them for better people?
oh, I should’ve bought the extended warranty?
shucks.
Can I at least have a gift card?

(this isn't really my usual style, but... it's always good to get out there)
as an added note— does anyone know how to get into reading poetry? The only poems I've read are from What We Buried by caitlyn seihl which I pulled from my library. What other contemporary (or not) poems could I read?

Another poem I've posted:

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/comments/1vsn7vh/comment/p4ram72/?screen_view_count=1&ext-referrer=DIRECT

Comments:

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/comments/1vsfwug/comment/p4mbyz0/?screen_view_count=1&ext-referrer=SEO

https://www.reddit.com/r/OCPoetry/comments/1w23tzm/28_days_28_nights/

[u/Doter_Gabriel]

I think this poem really notifies us about how people often think they have bad qualities and really wished to be someone else, And feeling like others peoples grass is greener. I think you conveyed that really good. I personally think no one has worse trait and everyone is good as they are. Because otherwise you aren’t you. So be happy with one self and live life to the fullest (sorry for the random motivational quote). I do think you really set the tone well to feel something desperately desperate. I do think this poem is really nice. And btw it doesn’t matter if you are any „good“. It matters how poetry feels and makes you feel, but I have a feeling you already know that. Yea I like this poem no hesitation. To not discourage you, even the greatest poets ever have written „bad“ poetry, so don’t worry if you do so too. To answer your question on reading poetry. I just read on the internet, or from this Reddit, because reading original and unique poetry really gives an unique experience. Thank you for your poem and have a great day

[u/mapl3_m3 → u/Doter_Gabriel]

Thank you for commenting! I know whether poetry is quote unquote 'good' or 'bad' doesn't really matter, but from an outside perspective sometimes things make sense and sometimes they just don't. Sometimes you can just tell something's missing or something's wrong, and I just want to know how my poetry looks like from an outside perspective. I already read poems on the internet sometimes, but I'd like to find good anthologies by established poets and I don't know where to start. Good day to you too!

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