The Tangled Branch Discussion Forums

I'm glad to see this topic here. Hi, Nicole! I have to say I really don't prefer narrative poetry. Just as a reader, I often think, "this should just be a story." I'm just talking about my own preferences, of course. I love poetry where the images do all the heavy lifting. That said, I do see some n...

Hi Tim, I especially like the long tether. I picture it getting a bit tangled in the drapes. The last 2 stanzas seem to have a change in tone/energy, maybe trying a little too hard to wrap the bow. Magnanimous feels wordy compared to the rest. Not sure about the title, other than the new headline th...

Hello All, I got an invitation from Tracy a while back. I haven't had much time to write but I recently got a manuscript accepted and I want to get real about tightening up all my poems. I've learned a lot from participating in online groups in the past. I'm looking forward to reading others' poems ...