Susan: You live in NJ, so I don't know any active workshops or poetry critique groups there. However, if you do an internet search that includes your town's
Thank you for responding, Mary. No, I'm not a part of a poetry workshop. I will look for one. Can you suggest any? I know this needs a lot of work! Susan
Susan: There is so much that could be said in praise of this thoughtful poem, although it has a few places that might benefit with clarification, but it is
Oscar: Powerful writing, as always. Several suggestions: Consider making this "in the moment" by removing some of the "ing" words. For instance, in the
Not Goodbye A young man solid with integrity stood with heart, Clenched jaw and fist, yet rhythm of foxtrots A covenant I made with him lets me say this: He