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Dear Poetry Soup Member ( a Letter)

Allow me to get straight into the matter.  If I have offended anyone with my poetry that 
has been posted on this site, I deeply apologize.  I'm 32 yrs old, and I am very mature 
although some of my work can be way out there.  I'm also still learning.  You guys should 
know my dad Marty Owens posts all my work because I am incarcerated and don't have 
computer access.
       Now about my "adult content" pieces, it was brought to my attention, these poems 
are "turning people off."  My fellow poets, have you read these pieces?  Most are not totally 
sexual!  There may be a couple sentences that are erotic and if so, I place "adult content."  I 
feel some poets are just not open-minded and quite frankly "too old school."  After all this is 
2010 and we are poets of today!  This is not the days of "Shakespeare!"  
       I am asking my fellow PS members to respond to this letter...I want to know you guys 
opinion.
       I would like any advice concerning my work.  It's no secret, I am best at "slam" poetry!  
That is my genre, my area.  Did you guys know that 6 months ago  I couldn't tell you what a 
Haiku is?!  Senryu is?!   I seriously did not know poetry had different forms! lol  Go ahead 
and laugh.  Growing up, I just "wrote my own style"  Which I've found out is "slam"  lol  But I 
did know what a "spoken word poet" was.
       So with that said, I genuinely am sorry...I have a lot to learn.  I would love to hear any 
advice...Thank you PS.
                                      Love you guys....Jimmy M. Anderson

P.S.  Marty will send all comments and sm's to me

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Charmaine Chircop Date: 1/27/2010 9:45:00 AM Hello Jimmy, I always enjoy reading you,Whatever you write is poetry,imagination crafted on paper,dont worry about the fact you didnt know the meaning of Haiku and Senryu,Who Knew from the beginning?I wonder.keep posting what you feel,express yourself,you have talent ,its there and regarding Shakespeare,If you read his life,He wasnt a nerdy,He was a kind of naughty toyboy too..Keep the good writing,and Marty,He is an angel indeed..Charma Login to Reply

Lena Townsend Date: 1/26/2010 10:18:00 PM I think it took a lot of courage and respect for your fellow poets to step up and apologize this way. I do love your writing and hope that this does not discourage you from continuing to write. So sorry that my last SM was somewhat rude, I have been going through some really rough stuff as of late. I hope that all is well and that you will continue posting and writing. Smiles from Lolita Login to Reply

Audrey Haick Date: 1/26/2010 11:22:00 AM Jimmy, I'm glad you followed up with this personal apology. You have demonstrated genuine regret in this, and I sincerely hope fellow Soupers will accept your apology. Please continue to write your great poetry toning down the graphic language, as you continue to broaden your knowledge of the art. Peace and much love to you, Audrey Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 1/26/2010 9:24:00 AM Jimmy, be assured that your poetry has never offended me personally. There are a lot of poets here who post erotic writes. I think some folks are just concerned about their children reading such works. And as for form, I feel poetry is a "free" expression and seldom write in regulated verse forms. Keep writing, Jimmy. Love, carolyn Login to Reply