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Poetry
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A community to celebrate published and OC works of poetry.
Welcome to !poetry
Guidelines & Community Rules
In addition to the general rules of lemmy.world:
Published Poetry
1a: Poetry posts should include the title and the author, when the author is known.
O.C. Poetry
2a: Sharing original poetry is encouraged, but it must be preceded by the tag "[OC]."
2b: If an [OC] post is requesting feedback, it should also follow with the "[FB]" tag. It would look like the following example:
[OC] [FB] Nothing Gold Can Stay
Feedback
All feedback should be given in good faith.
3a: All [FB] requests should be met with comments constructive in nature. It is okay to dislike parts of a poem, but make sure to explain why you feel that way.
3b: Feedback does not need to be extraordinary in nature. Simply expressing how a work makes you feel is often enough.
3c: Use the honor system. When you receive good feedback, return it in kind to another author. Everyone appreciates knowing their work is being read and appreciated.
As this community develops, these guidelines may be adjusted.
Formatting Help
Work in progress
To create a line break, use two spaces at the end of a line.
To create empty space, type .
Use four of these at the beginning of a line to create a standard indent.
UPDATE:
Some methods of access do not format markdown correctly. I am currently testing various apps and web interfaces to see what does and does not retain formatting.
In the interim, it is encouraged to post text poetry as you normally would, but to include a link at the beginning or end of the post with access to a website or image that retains the formatting as intended.
Other Poetry Communities
Poetry lovers unite! In the style of the fediverse, multiple poetry communities have arisen, and will continue to rise. I will try to keep a list here of communities across instances that are worth checking out!
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Moderator Action: Remove Post
Reason: Not Valid Poetry – Violates Rule 2a (Original Content Standards)
Explanation for Removal
Your post has been removed because it does not meet the criteria for original poetry, as outlined in our community guidelines:
Rule 2a: Sharing original poetry is encouraged, but it must be preceded by the tag “[OC].”
While your post includes the [OC] tag, its content is not a poem, but rather a stream-of-consciousness prose or meta-commentary about poetry. The piece lacks the form, intent, or presentation typically associated with poetic expression; even in its modern, experimental forms.
This post reads more like a provocative thinkpiece or rant, questioning what poetry is or should be. While these are interesting and worthwhile conversations, they do not belong in this community, which is specifically for sharing, reading, and giving feedback on poetry itself; not for debating the nature of poetry in non-poetic form.
Additionally, the title contains crude language (“make Poe jizz in his pants”) that violates Lemmy’s general standards of good-faith, respectful posting. It undermines the tone and purpose of a literary discussion space.
Why This Is Not Valid Poetry:
The piece does not use poetic structure (such as rhythm, line breaks, metaphor, compression of language, or any form of intentional stylization).
What You Can Do:
If you’re genuinely exploring the nature of poetry or seeking to experiment with poetic form, you are welcome to resubmit a version that adheres more closely to the expectations of poetic content—free verse, experimental, narrative, or otherwise.
Alternatively, consider sharing your thoughts in a more appropriate community (such as /c/literature, /c/philosophy, or /c/shitposting) depending on the tone you’re aiming for.
Reminder:
This is a space for poetry, not meta-discussion about poetry. Please respect the community's focus.