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4/24/2021 12:17:20 AM
How do I post with no name?	I would like to enter contests, but many contest require that you post your poem without a name. When I post, my name always shows up along with the poem. How do I enter a poem to a challenge without my name showing up?
4/24/2021 1:50:11 PM
Please critique my poem Ghostwriter	I'm new to writing poetry, and it would be really helpful if you could give me constructive criticism on this poem I wrote called Ghostwriter. I want to get better at writing, so any comments you have would be greatly appriciated! Ghostwriter Dear, you. I apologize if I scared you. It must be pretty nuts to see a pen write without a hand to move it. You can’t see me, but I ‘m here. Well, we’re here. We’ve been here since you were just a kid. You were scared of us then, maybe you still are. But you should know, we mean no harm. We’re really not supposed to communicate with you. Our job is to make grunts and moans, creak floorboards, you know, the usual. But you haven’t been yourself lately. We’re worried. The monsters under your bed are soaking wet from all the tears you cry. They don’t mind the water, though. They just want you to feel alright. The demons in your closet want you to know they aren’t the same as the ones in your head. Everyone around the office hates those guys. The phantom behind you watches you type messages that you don’t send. He says you shouldn’t be paranoid. Please don’t ghost your friends. I’ve seen the pills you keep around, just in case you need a way out. I tried to knock them into the trash, But I broke your lamp instead. I’m sorry. We used to watch you paint, and draw, and play guitar, but now all you do is lay under pillows, eyes closed, awake. We want to tell you we’ll always be here. We’ll always be under your bed, in your closet, around your room. We’ll always be here. You are not alone. Sincerely, The Things That Go Bump In The Night
4/26/2021 8:00:57 PM
I dont know how to begin	A lot of people here are saying to wait and keep flirting, but in my experience it's been best to try and initiate some kind of move. Obviously I don't know the guy and can't give surefire advice, but I can say that guys get just as nervous as girls do when they like someone, even if they won't admit it. You don't have to come right out and say "I like you" but maybe just slip some clues into conversation. For example, compliment him, but be specific. I usually use "Wow, I never noticed your eyes before. They're so pretty." or tell them how great they are at a hobby. That usually does the trick. Plus, if they deny having nice eyes or being good at something or whatever, you can go "Oh, so you think I have bad taste?" and joke about it so that they know you're interested. Another thing, confidence is KEY!! Even if you're not really confident, pretending to be is a really good way to make guys like you more than they already do. You don't have to be mean to be confident, just try to walk with your head up and shoulders back and you'll seem much more sure of yourself. And if you do this and he doesn't say anything, he might just be super nervous and scared to ask you out. You can always ask him too! That'll be another thing that makes you seem more confident. And if he doesn't like you, he probably wasn't right for you anyway. Keep us updated on what happens!! Good luck!!
4/26/2021 8:10:11 PM
AM I THE ONLY TEEN ON POETRY SOUP?	Wow, I didn't realize there were so many people my age on here. I'm 14, about to go into my freshman year of high school
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