An interesting reaction.

[world_rim_walke]

So I just read a bit of a poem to a group, and they then offered verbal critique on it. I felt very odd whilst they did this

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[quincidence]

Well, you could always roll around, naked, singing the smurf song.. that could be a different experience.

were you not clothed by some of the accolades?

[world_rim_walke]

Yeah, but I think that'd be disruptive to the writing group. I think that most of them would prefer not to see that.

Perhaps to a slight extent, but I still felt rather exposed.

[splott]

Maybe because you worked so hard and so long on this particular poem..?
You spent so much time on it you want it to be the very best.
If it's not, do you feel like all that time was wasted/pointless?

(of course it's not, you undoubtedly learned from the experience either way, but I am talking emotions, not logic.)

[world_rim_walke]

I'm okay with there being room for improvement, because there always will be.

Even if everyone looking at your naked body is saying good things, it can still make you rather self-conscious.

[sariel_t]

This is one of the reasons I don't want to publish. I want my work to be seen by those who I choose, not for the rest of the world to judge. I understand how you feel.

[world_rim_walke]

Pity, I think that many would enjoy your works, though I certainly wouldn't push you to publish.

I was considering making a joke about having already sent some of the stuff you've showed me to a publisher, but I've decided against it.

[sariel_t]

Good idea, and thanks for the concern. *hug*

[world_rim_walke]

*hug*

Which was the good idea?

[jewelledfairy]

You worked long and hard on it, and put some of yourself into it. Then you laid it out on the table for everyone to see. It's not a part of your body, but your soul.

[world_rim_walke]

Thanks for your thoughts.

[goferblitz]

I find that I feel more self conscious about poetry when I haven't put my heart into it, which seems odd. If I've worked very hard I take the criticism better. And I don't think I feel naked, just shirtless...did you feel fully naked? I don't believe I've read a lot of your poetry, you should post more...maybe pre-criticism and post-criticism.

P.S.
I'm having a party this weekend where video games will be played, give me a call, I may even be able to arrange a ride if you need one.

[world_rim_walke]

I mean "naked" as in "exposed", not so much unclothed. I think I wouldn't feel so exposed if I didn't work hard on it. If I hadn't, I'm more willing to admit that it's not of the best quality. It's more disasterous if you've worked a long time on something and then find out that it's crap.

Unfortunately I've not received much in the way of criticism, aside from minor notes about how I've not quite fit the form.

I shall have to call you then.