My thinking is much like Michael. I have poems that start strong and wither. Or just seem lose their way somehow. However, I really wouldn't want to ask someone to come up with a long explanation of where a poem could go. I think the poet should try to focus on the malfunction, what she's hoping to do - in response I wouldn't expect anything more than a some quick hit ideas, ideas to break the logjam, help the writer think in a different direction. Brainstorming.
If you all think it's a worthwhile idea, I think it should be as easy and quick to use as possible. Real criticism should be reserved for the usual forums.
Terry
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