Poetry

I actually read poetry online through blogs and I write as well. I believe there are no bad poet for in their own rights, they have the write to speak up through freedom of speech. Poetry is an outlet of a poet. Because there just words that are hard to be spoken. ;)

I read poetry still I would assume people still do it but now and days people prefer everything to be electronically so a lot of people are getting there poetry on copyrighted websites that will publish them and ebooks and especially YouTube I've seen and read a lot of poetry on Youtube but the thing about youtube is you better get it copy righted before you post it on there any way Happy My Lotting! :)

I still read poetry not caring about the authors. I used to love writing poems of my own, but I got tired or felt uninspired that I stopped writing it several years ago. I just regret not keeping those poems that i've jotted down on a piece of paper. I usually did it on a spur of the moment thing.

I do both; I think it's important, as a budding poet, to read the works of the greats so you can get a sense of how they use language and craft their poetry-- and also to simply experience some beautiful art-- and also support, read, and network with your contemporaries. I'm not going to lie; I find most internet poets to be terrible, judging by the standards of "serious" poetry... but there are some amazingly gifted poets who are published in blogs and e-zines, and it's definitely worthwhile when you find them. I'm always thrilled when I read a poem I adore, and then I can actually talk with the author... even get his/her feedback on my own work! The internet is a great resource for poets, both to reach an audience and to meet others pursuing the craft.