Afrikaans speaking learning the English language. I am new to this. Would love some help to improve my poems and learn the language.

I've been interested in Art since I was in Elementary school. I have continued to take Art classes until I graduated High School. I LOVE everything; painting, coloring, drawing, sculpting, writing in almost all forms-especially poetry, I sing for fun, I cook, dance, hula hoop, design, I went to Cosmetology School and graduated, and last but not least photography. I'd like to say I'm a pretty creative person with tons of inspiration. I hope you enjoy what I have to offer.

I'm an amateur poet, don't expect anything too great out of me. No, Ariel Joy is not my real name. I prefer to remain anonymous. Don't ask for my personal information-- you aren't going to get it. I don't think that poetry is really definable (see my first poem-- "Poetry Does Not Exist"), so I stick to the rhyming kind because it's the only way that I can see to define poetry. Not bashing on poets, just not knowing how to define poetry. I'm just looking for some constructive criticism. I hope you enjoy my poems, but I know they aren't great. Thanks in advance for the advice!

As a beginner I simply wish to share my experiences in life that have made me who I am; A strong individual, who possesses the ability to accept the worst of losses such as the trust of close friends, a sister's, a mother's, and a lover's. I write to forget, or perhaps, to live in the past where my heart seems to dwell.