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Salon of Solo Poetry for Critique - Five

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hi!
i've submitted a few poems in this salon, and would certainly like to thank you for this whole thing; it's a godsend! reading, writing and discussing poetry - (my god, the phone bill!)
perhaps I'm to new at this internet stuff, but it seems that each time I want to comment, or add a line, I must first reopen the entire page in order to get back to the salon. Am I doing something wrong?
Jumping between salons involves reopening too. It all takes so long.Anything I could do to speed things up?
While I'm on this - don't you think it would be great to be able to submit sound files, so that the "viewers" could actually download the author reading his/her own poetry. Is this still just a pipe dream?
Perhaps you could also somehow "feature" a poet.
Maybe what I'm aiming at is some kind of a poetry chat line, I don't know.
Anyway, thank you so much for your vision, your effort and the way in which you have touched so many people in doing this!

chris reinish, heidelberg, germany;

Thank you! I seldom allow my work to be seen but being able to have some fun with adding lines, and being able to work anonymously, allows me to peek out of my shell a little bit. Thanks for a great site! --Spectator
Anonymous, ;

dear ms. cantelow..
more than a million thanks..
have you ever given thought to the inadequacy with which we must deal in order to communicate comments, without missing dinner, the news, our lives..is there a plan for a, one hates to mention it.."chat" type of line? you know, some way in which we could get through to each other...quicker...(poetry meets real life)..perhaps a separate page for commentary alone....what abut culling stuff to make a "best of" page, or even hard copying pieces..
keep up your excellent work..
chris
chris, hd, frg; tarane@hotmail.com

Ann: I've been away from the pages during the summer
and on returning have noticed that certain salons
are overflowing. Though I hate to say it some
pages may require pruning.
Anonymous, ;

Thank you for this wonderful sight. I've had the pleasure of meeting many new people here. Some have even gone on to become good friends via e-mail.
Grandma Rae, Oklahoma; daleo@concentric.net

I thoroughly enjoy this site, and have come across some work of a very high standard indeed. Of course there are a few spoilers and jokers, but all-in-all it is a friendly and encouraging place to visit. My digital surfboard always seems to land me here! And, as far as my battered ego is concerned, it does feel good to get some positive reaction to my poems, such as they are. May you live long and prosper!
pete, london, uk; follyp@waltham.ac.uk

Well, I'm a newcomer, but this site is really increddible! I love reading other people's poetry, as well as contributing my own. It's interesting to see how many different ideas can be presented. Thanks for the good work.
Ambrosia

Ambrosia, Phoenix, Arizona;

I visited this site about a 3 weeks or so ago, and even added some poetry, however, nothing seems to change! I finally closed my poems, hoping others would do the same, but so far, no soap. No one has even added anything to the comments section. Does no one visit here anymore?
Joyce Freeman-Clark, ; JoyceClark@worldnet.att.net

this is a wonderful little haven for poets! I have received feedback that has encouraged me to keep writing... its nice to know that others share my passion and dig my work. my adoring thank-yous to Ann Cantelow, anyone else responsible for this page, and all IPP poets!!
-Bessie
Bessie George, Towson, Maryland; mgeorg1@tiger.towson.edu

why does everything i put in print twice or sometimes three times
mary, ; mjob@utk.edu

Ann-
this page is really great! It gives me a place where i can get feedback on my writing without having to face the embarassing comments of my friends! (just once, i showed them some of my writing and they laughed. I'm so happy i foung this page!)
Heidi P, Illinois; krphzhpp@flash.net

re>submit sound files<
would not to hear a poem being read steal the beauty?poetry is loved for what the reader interpretates.to hear it read to me is too take away some of the mistery ,,,please no sound files..
just sky ,,,,england, ;

this is my favorite poetry page on the net.. so much diversity and talent all in one place! thanks for creating it! :)
wannabepoet, berkeley, california; innocent97@hotmail.com

this is a wonderful poetry sight,for poets and poetry lovers alike ,libra.....
Anonymous, ;

August 4, 2000
We seem to be brimming with artists; consequently as a way of culling out the old some work is closed the day after it is posted. (1)how do we open a sixth salon for solo work? (2) how about dating poetry and agreeing on a time limit for public display and comment?
Mabel A. Dilley, Seattle, WA; mad55@earthlink.net

08.05.00
Ann,
I love this place it has really helped my confidence in writing and the people I have met are so so gifted. I have to admit that I feel a little embaressed though, the one time I do come here is with a couple of questions. Lately, poems are closing within 24-48hrs after the author submits them. Also, is there a way that a search on closed poems can be done by title, poem #, or date entered. I have read some work that just takes my breath away, only not to be able to find it because I could not remember the authors pen name.

I do thank you for you time and your web-sight. It has not only been good for my creativity but, surprisingly, a little bit of healing of the heart as well.
Thank you.
(Jayleene)

Monica Niemeyer, Sunnyside, WA ; niemeyer@quicktel.com

I think this site is as great to the poet as the radio is to the musician. Some of the comments are less than tasteful and sink far below constuctive critisism, but I do understand that there are rude people everywhere, and may some of them learn to care enough about others to show them courtesy. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.
JMC, ;

Hey i like your page It's pretty neet. i love to write and get comments on the stuff i do write. AngelFish
Anonymous, florida; Angelfish_143@hotmail.com

Ann
seems like there is a lot of flak around. i would just like you to know that these pages are an amazing concept which at least 90% of the time work perfectly. the other ten are down to human nature. thank you for giving me the opportunity to interact with other writers - this is my favourite site and i spend far too much time on it...jax
Anonymous, ;

Ann, any chance of culling this page? it's becoming a wee bit full...thank you again for these pages... just great!...
alice, ; norray@hotmail.com

i submitted a poem for comments the other day in high critique solo 5 and i came back to read the feedback, and the poem wasn't there. i checke to see if someone had closed it, but i couldn't find it. where o where has my poem gone? Meg
Anonymous, ;

Dear Ms. Cantelow,
I think this is great that you have something like this on the web. It is a place to find inspiration or hopefully give some. I have a poem I would like submit.
I just want to be free,
from the memories of pain.
I just want to forget,
the torment I've seen.
I want to lay all night with you,
in the garden of your dreams,
wash my soul with your morning dew.
And I just want to know,
if you'll remember me,
when I've faded from your view.
I just want to be free,
from the chains that held me in,
the clutches of captivity,
so I may chase your love.
But I just want to know
if you'll remember me
when I've faded from your view.
Well I'd hate to bring you down,
only to have you drown,
from the sadness in my heart,
though I need your love to start,
on my journey down
an ocean named blue,
but if you can't love me now, (that's ok)
I just wanna know
if you'll remember me
when I've faded from your view.



John Garcia, Yucaipa, Ca. 92399; johnnykink@hotmail.com

I have been coming hear for a while, I just thought I should finally say thanks to the powers that be helping me see that I can be just as great as all the other writers here.Kate
Kate, okc; ldyhavoc@mmcable.com

Can you tell what the best area is to go... it seem where I look is immature ones typing to their pals... I am just looking for good poetry and nothing more
CA, ; seeabshire@email.com

I've been posting here for a long time now. I just wanted to say how much I enjoy the people, their work and their commentaries. This is the only destination I visit daily. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of a great community!
I.S. Moreno, Denver, CO; GreenEyedLady888@yahoo.com

Iwant to be enformed about the poetry of Sir thomas wayatt the elder
khadija, ;
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Well i have always been looking for a place to submit my poems and if this is the rigt site then i really look forward to sharing with everyone my thoughts and feelings.

Martika, port arthur texas u.s; tikabell16@yahoo.com
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Is there a way to search for authors?
Janet, USA

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