2025 Poetry Feedback Forum: Get Feedback from the Editor and Community
In an age where genuine connection between writers matters more than ever, we’re creating a space for authentic poetic dialogue. Welcome to our year-long poetry workshop, where writers can share their work, receive thoughtful feedback, and engage in meaningful discussion about craft.
What We’re Looking For:
- Original poems
- Any style or form welcome
- Traditional, experimental, free verse
- Focus on powerful imagery and language
- Clear, authentic voices that resonate
How It Works: Each poem posted will receive:
- Editorial feedback from our team
- Comments from fellow poets
- Constructive critique on craft elements
- Suggestions for potential development
- Engagement with our poetry community
FEEDBACK GUIDELINES: All comments should aim to help poets develop their craft. While critique can be direct and honest, it must remain constructive. Comments that are purely negative, hostile, or personally attacking will be removed immediately. Focus on specific elements that could be improved and celebrate what works. Build up, don’t tear down. We’re here to help each other grow.
Our editors actively moderate all feedback to maintain a supportive, productive environment for everyone. Multiple violations of these guidelines will result in loss of commenting privileges.
Guidelines:
- Post one poem at a time
- Include a brief note about your piece if desired
- Be open to feedback and discussion
- Offer thoughtful comments on others’ work
- Return to engage in dialogue about your piece
Why This Matters: In today’s digital landscape, finding spaces for genuine poetic exchange becomes increasingly valuable. This isn’t about competition or prizes – it’s about growth, community, and the refinement of craft. Each poem posted here will be treated with respect and attention by fellow writers who understand the vulnerability of sharing creative work.
Ready to share your voice? Post your poem in the comments below. Our community of poets and editors is here to engage, respond, and help your work evolve. Let’s create a space where poetry thrives through genuine human connection and thoughtful dialogue.
Welcome to 2025’s ongoing celebration of poetic craft and community.
Your words matter. Share them here.
i feel like crying,
and the beams
of moonlight
going over your skin
in my mind
are tips of fingers
on strings, creating
a cacophony
of anguish at
crescendo, and i
don’t know
how much more i
or you
can take.
What do you think? I’ve been working on this one.
Really feeling the raw emotion in this piece – it’s got some gems in there, especially that moonlight/skin imagery! But ngl the structure’s a bit all over the place with those “ands” strung together. The music metaphor is cool but hits different when mixed with the visual stuff – maybe pick one lane? That ending’s kinda holding back too, like you could really punch us in the gut there instead of just telling us about the pain. Still, I dig where you’re going with this, just needs some tightening up.
Thanks James, I think you are right about the “gut punch” at the end. It’s a work in progress.
Hi Scott, great post! I couldn’t find your ultimate first paragraph contest page anywhere. What happened to the page and who were the winners?
We are having a lot of problems with our contests. We are shifting from contests to challenges and forums because frankly there is so much cheating. AI is changing the face of what we do. Many of the entries for our last few contests were generated by AI. That contest is being reviewed. We are trying to find the best way to respond and if a winner can be fairly chosen.