Hello Dot....lovely to 'meet you' & welcome.
Thank you for your post, and the opportunity to invite others into our typical 'family home'...warts & all.
Public speaking is one thing; but sharing your poems is a little like inviting strangers into your own personal thoughts & emotions, so it is naturally a tad nerve wracking...to start. The very first time I read a poem of mine..last century sometime...for the life of me I could NOT get my left leg to stop visibly vibrating. My palms were sweaty & I wished I was anywhere but where I was. You have taken the first courageous step, and I endorse Robyn's & Heather's kind suggestions.
From time to time (as in any typical 'family') we have some 'strained' communications, but they always work out fine in the end. You will find that pretty much everyone on this site is very supportive & encouraging....AND keen to see new work. So pleeese do give us a peek at one of your poems.
On the Homepage, under 'TIPS' you will find writing & performing tuition from some of our highly regarded & accomplished poets. My BASIC tutorial, 'Unstrained Melody' used to be there but has disappeared, (working on that). If you email me at glennypoet at bigpond dot com I am happy to send you a copy if you wish. It should be a great tool to share with your group & to learn from yourself.
Looking forward to reading your first ever poem posted here on our friendly site.
Cheeers
Glenny Palmer