This is the definition of poetry that we found. Not restricting, open to interpretation.
Simple - unless you are a cyber lesbian.
And what self respecting cyberlesbian isnt also an aspiring cyberpoet? Surely our gay internet experience would not be complete without homepages devoted entirely to fluffy graphics, and verses so sugary they make our teeth ache? Or dark, Gothic images and a collection of words selected to be so cryptic that not understanding it becomes the purpose. Never before has an "Ode to a Lavendar Rose" been so onerous.
After having read pages of dreadful sapphic poetry and witnessing several impromptu recitals online, we have come to the conclusion that to the cyberlesbian writing poetry must be the something akin to therapy. And certainly there are times, when we ourselves have felt the need for therapy after being subjected to it. Exactly how many references to rainbow love, dripping labrys's, soulmates,and burning desire should a poem contain? (Survey says: zero)
Often when a writer is unable to convey an idea and is failing miserably in the the attempt, they will give up and save it for another day. Not so the cyberlesbian..This is when she will outdo herself.
She will immediately set about to build a webpage, where she can combine her angst ridden prose with moving images. This cyber cat's breakfast ( you know about lesbians and their cats don't you? )will spring across the internet in a dizzying array of scattered words, disjointed thoughts, and barely coherent ramblings... usually interspersed with insipid clipart specimens. This is to make up for the lack of content and the authors misbegotten sense of cohesion.
These literary masterpieces will be proudly advertised in the chatroom, upon which the other cyberlesbians will fall over themselves, declaring how moving and profound the poetry is and "you really are very good, you need to be published".
(Talk to any aspiring cyberlesbian poet and they will always tell you that, they are Audre Lord , Adrienne Rich or Judy Grahn in cyber disguise and they have several book deals pending.)
At this point and giddy with the prospect of even further acclaim, the cyberlesbian will commence regaling the room with an impromptu cyber recital. *groan*.. the likes of which, we include now for your enjoyment:
Silently the silvery moon
creeps across the bedroom
and you dream
of me
I think of how
my wanton need
reaches out
to touch your gossamer soul
and I
am amazed at your rainbow innocence.
Oh the angst, Gentle Reader... the angst!
We are NOT saying that every poem must be understood by every one that reads it. But if it seems randomly constructed and disconnected ... has no point ... there is no flow .. no main idea .. and when you finish it .. you have no clue what the heck it was about any way ... well we rest our case. But just before we do... let us remind all of the aspiring cyberlesbian poets out there to stop and consider the following:
All writing is not poetry
and not all poetry should be posted on the internet.
Once these considerations have been taken into account and you still wish to pursue your writing career we suggest you peruse the following links for inspiration and guidance BEFORE you post it to a homepage.
Inspiration and Guidance
the Quintessential Lesbian Poetry Site
For the Dykescriminating Reader
Lesbian Writers Resources
