Poem Critique Swap

I have seen several poem sharing swaps that involve making comments or responses, but I haven't found any poem critique swap, and I thought it might be fun for those who are serious into their poems to get a little more solid feedback.

So for this swap you will send one partner, TWO emails. The first will contain one poem that you are proud of. This means the poem should be: -Well written -At least run through spell check/grammar check -No txt speak unless it is part of the point of the poem (if it is, please say so) -The poem can be one previously written or made just for this swap -Any topic is okay -Language is also okay, as long as i fits with the poem, I don't want any poems full of nothing but explicits.

The second email you will talk about your poem, perhaps tell when you wrote it and why, what it is about, explain any symbolism or metaphors, ect.

Now the actual sending of the poems is what will get 'rated' in this swap, you will be on your honor system to actually critique and respond.

HOW TO DO A PROPER CRITIQUE: -You want to read the poem. Twice. -Next you want to examine the poem, pick out at least 2-3 things you like (symbolism, metaphor, choice of words, theme, flow, etc) -Pick out 1-2 things you think that the poem needs to work on and explain why you think they need work and suggestions on how to improve them. -Round it off by saying something nice.

Since responding with a critique is on the honor system, I will ban anyone who doesn't respond from future poem swaps of mine. If anyone is flaked on (either in receiving a poem or a critique) I will gladly angel.

I put the rating higher then I would for most email swaps because I don't want people to flake on giving critiques. Newbies with well filled profiles are allowed.