Sir or Madam, let me introduce you to Sturgeon's Law: 90% of everything is crap. You have successfully determined the operation of that law with respect to poetry. read more
What is so amazing about poetry is that so much can be said with so few words. If you hate poetry you might try Billy Collins, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman for starts. No cliches within. read more
Writing amazing, poetry is an epic art. If there is a deep connection with anything you see, hear touch or smell and it ignites your body and mind in a sensual pleasure then it sets the hallmark for great writing. Poetry is a personal, otherworldly, exquisite, simple arrangement of words and every word and line is saturated with your soul. read more