I have read a few online poetry critiques where the critiquer says right off:
"I don't usually read poems this long, but..."
Should poets be concerned about the length of their poems even if they feel the quality is sustained throughout the duration?
I have read some great poems that were at least four pages long (Mark Doty comes to mind here).
I hate to think that people would be dismissive of work without reading it simply because it looks too long.
Should one avoid writing lengthy poems out of concern that the length will deter the reader from delving into it?
Christin
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