UselessSturgeon887

i dont get why some poetry contests have such rigid theme guidelines lol like cant they just let ppl express themselves freely? i mean i get it, sometimes its nice to have a prompt but when its too specific it feels like theyre trying to stifle creativity or smthn maybe im just salty bc i didnt win anything recently 😐 tbh i think some of the best poems come from just writing whatever comes to mind

idk everyone keeps doing macro buzz but when the quarter ends those reports drive price changes its kinda subtle lol no one talks about it rn tbh

i'm curious about whether free verse lets emotions pour out more honestly or if strict meter actually sharpens the impact tbh i'm torn between the two but prefer more structure imo what about the readers? does strict meter help them remember words or does free verse feel like a breathing space for feelings? want to hear your thoughts or experiences maybe plz upvote if you disagree so i can understand better 😅