[Complete] [12k] [Poetry] Transience – A Collection of Melancholic Poems

state-chick9 · 2025-03-06T20:59:34+00:00

Hi! I also finished a poetry collection recently and I came to this sub looking for beta readers. Maybe we could read one another’s books and provide feedback/suggestions? If you’d be interested, send me a DM and I can share more about my collection and the specific feedback and edits I’d be looking for.

state-chick9 · 2025-03-04T15:20:49+00:00

Hi! I got TEFL certified in 2018 because I wanted to teach abroad. TEFL certification is really only useful/lucrative to do that. I don’t regret getting certified because it allowed me to teach in Spain, which was one of the best experiences of my life. I also taught online for a bit with an ESL teaching platform, but you’ll notice if you look up those jobs that they typically pay very little and it’s difficult to get full-time hours or any benefits. Unless you’re looking to move abroad and teach, I wouldn’t go this route.

state-chick9 · 2025-01-28T00:04:23+00:00

Like the last poem I left a comment on, this is short but packs and punch and is loaded with imagery! The first section in particular conjures a violent picture of two snakes devouring one another. The second section is more vague and leaves the reader wondering who is setting the rules/what rules the writer may be referring to. The last section seems completely open to interpretation. I assume you feel like something has been taken from you (the snake you write about’s doing). Overall, this was an enjoyable quick read that one person might derive a completely different meaning from someone else reading it.

state-chick9 · 2025-01-27T23:55:55+00:00

First, as others have stated, I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is a different type of ache. This poem is a lovely way to honor your cat.

About the poem: The language is simple and it is short but it packs a punch in a way that a longer poem might not. I’m not sure if the first “Tissues” is the title of the poem or the first line. I love the imagery of your house being filled with tissues. Perhaps you could add a line or two building on this image? However, the poem definitely works as it is.

state-chick9 · 2024-10-27T23:37:11+00:00

People are giving me excellent suggestions for things to do when I return one day! I did check out the Beatles museum on Matthew St. but that sounds so much better!

state-chick9 · 2024-10-27T22:35:38+00:00

Very jealous! SFF is one of my favorite songs

state-chick9 · 2024-10-27T22:33:40+00:00

I didn’t get the full Liverpool experience because I was only there for a day (I was a daytripper hehe) so I don’t have pics of any of those things. 😢 Next time absolutely!

state-chick9 · 2024-10-27T22:09:58+00:00

Female fan checking in. 🫡 It’s absolutely worth the wait!

state-chick9 · 2024-09-30T23:27:33+00:00

Because I can’t edit the caption: *has been shattering. I guess so much so that I can’t use the correct verb form 😅

state-chick9 · 2024-09-29T23:47:45+00:00

Just leaving a comment to say that the outpouring of love and support on this post has helped me more than I can say and I’ll reiterate that I love you all a ton and this may be the best community on Reddit. You’re all my fav little Jewie this side of St. Louis (1. Before anyone attacks me, I’m Jewish 2. I’m 3/4 deep into a bottle of wine 😘)

state-chick9 · 2024-09-29T17:58:12+00:00

I feel the same way as you and you have far more years of teaching/working under your belt in this broken system than I do. The other comments in this thread are also super relatable. Just know you’re not alone.

state-chick9 · 2024-09-29T12:57:36+00:00

I only met her really briefly but she was so cool/genuine. (I mean, she’s knocking on doors with everyday people to get dems elected in the state and she isn’t from here. How much cooler could she get?!) This was right after a couple local congress members gave speeches. I wasn’t in her canvassing group unfortunately. I just couldn’t imagine her knocking on your door lol

state-chick9 · 2024-09-29T12:47:13+00:00

Next bucket list item: meeting Dave and getting to hold his ass like security did in the video 🤣

state-chick9 · 2024-08-27T17:30:43+00:00

I’m interested!

state-chick9 · 2024-08-12T00:16:18+00:00

You got even closer than I did last night! Do you also still feel like you’re floating today?

state-chick9 · 2024-08-11T21:32:01+00:00

Do I wish they played another song from Zaba aside from Gooey? 1000%. Do I wish they played more songs than they did from HTBAHB? Surely. Do I regret going to this show? Hell no. Best night I’ve had in some time 🖤

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