Hello to all

[ElleW]

Hi,

I'm a brand new member and I've just posted two crits and a poem... well, a sort of prose poem... or maybe it's a modern American Haibun. Well, you'll just have to look and decide.

I've been writing poetry for about four years and loving it the entire time. I really enjoy writing (and reading) all sorts of poetry: forms are fun and challenging and free verse is, of course, the most effective for stirring a response in modern readers. I will try to share the range of my poetic interests here with all of you.

I posted in the beginners forum but hope to be asked to join the more advanced forum in the future.

I look forward to getting to know you all and the poetry you write.

Best,
ElleW (aka L)

[David]

HelleW.

That's my best Leslie Phillips impression.

I hope you like it here.

David

[camus]

Hi Ellew,

I've already said hi, but I'm on a recruitment drive, I expect it will end in around 10 minutes.

Some here (in-between poems) use foul language and talk shite, most don't though.

Hope you stick around, I enjoyed your first post.

cheers
Kris

[kozmikdave]

Gidday Ellew

Nice to have you on board.

I know you'll enjoy it here.

[ElleW]

Thanks David, Kris and Dave for your welcome. I look forward to getting to know each of you and your poetry in the coming weeks and months. Meanwhile, I'm figuring out the technical functions and preferred protocol of your site. Of course it takes a little while to really get to know others, but I'm excited to be here and to share a love of poetry with new friends.

Best,
Elle

[oddball]

Wanted to return the favor and extend a welcoming hand to you too, fellow newbie.
Looking forward to learning from you and with you.

[ElleW]

Thanks, oddball (may I call you O?)

Smiles,
L

[Milu]

Hey L

It's nice to meet you, I'm reading your stuff right now. You're very talented. I look forward to knowing you better and seeing more of your work.