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Showcase your poems and prose here. Romantic, Rhyme, Nature, Dark and other styles. For more specific forms, like Haiku, Minimalist, Micropoetry and Erotic poetry post in a board below. If your poem doesn't fit in one of the poetry forums below, post it here.

Do it with a Haiku, Senryu, Limerick or our own Zen, Mookuka and other artful and fun poetry. Individual, original, short or stacked. Syllables and specific line rhymes counted here

Challenge your creativity with minimalism for impact and brevity. Or try a Micropoetry Freestyle poem, 140 characters or less. Comments encouraged and welcomed.

Have a sexual fantasy? Feeling steamy and sexy? Share your erotica and sensuous poetry, stories and art. You need and confirm to be at least 18 years old to post and read in this erotic poetry board. Be sure to read guidelines. Note: Please remember sensuous and sexy does NOT mean to tell us how to do the act. Inappropriate writings are subject to being removed by staff.

Stylin' through the Alley - This section contains the formality that some people love and others, well not-so-much. Come on in and give it a try - or just read along. Comments, suggestions, questions all are welcome.

Experiments and innovations with: poetic form, lineation, the visual structure, stream of consciousness. A variety of form and structure. Give it a try and discuss.

Post your favorite poems from poets of the past and/or today's published writers

Mind Games -- Word Games -- Stimulate your Senses -- Creative juices flow when the mind stays active.

Challenge yourself, get your brain waves moving, participate in existing challenges or present us with new ones ... or join us for a friendly "Contest" -- may the best Alley Cat win!

InterBoard Poetry Community Competition - Poetry competition between Tin Roof Ally Poets and an elite group of poetry forums on the internet. NOTE: Please submit your entry in the sub-forum below.

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The Poetic AX is just that - the AX. If poetry is more than a passing fancy, if you lust after the lofty goal of publication, or merely want to produce the best work that you can, then come on in and meet the citizens of the AX. We are skilled with the woodsman's ax, don't pat backs often, but we are always courteous!

Soft Critiques Welcome in this Area - Post your poems here if you want some real feedback, but no shredding. Remember, to critique the poem, not the person! If you want a sharper critique, please post above in the Ax.