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[goatsongs]

Right? A poem that doesn't have feelings in it is lifeless.

That's why I'm more of a fan of free verse. But the restriction of tanka and haiku can be helpful if you're the type to get paralyzed by too much freedom. It's not my thing, but I respect people who focus on that style of poetry.

[loopsbian]

Yes, that's precisely the word! "Lifeless." Like a trap with no mechanism attached.

I tried writing it to be freer at first.
It simply was more effort than it was worth.
Tanka may be an unnecessary stress, but at least with the syllable count it was easier to understand what sort of words went where.
Perhaps that's the issue?

[goatsongs]

It's a skill like any other. You're not good at it instantly, it takes practice.

[loopsbian]

Yes, yes, I suppose...
But I've always felt there was a a certain value to those skills that came naturally, too.

It doesn't hurt to have a few learned skills, I guess...

[goatsongs]

Even people with natural talent have to practice, or else they waste their full potential.

If you write anything else, let me know, I'd love to see it.

[loopsbian]

Well, of course. I know that much.

Are you sure?
Really and truly?

[goatsongs]

Yeah, I'm sure. You've got potential to become an amazing poet someday.

[loopsbian]

[ she's... honestly not sure she's ever heard anything like that before. not directed at her, at least. it takes her a minute or two to actually respond. ]

If you're certain, then.
I'll bring an even better one next time!

[goatsongs]

I look forward to seeing it.

[Is this what it's like to mentor the next generation of poets?

It's not bad. It feels good, actually.]