Call it anything: There's nothing wrong with calling a poem a poem. There's also nothing wrong with alluding to verse with other terminology. I'm a poet but I'm also a philosopher, a prankster, a writer and would be raconteur. Some things I write in poetic form is philosophical expression. Sometimes, I'm a prankster trying to pull the wool over people's eyes. Other things I write in poetic form are probably pieces of flash fiction. Of course, most of it is poetry but truthfully you can call it anything. I'll respect each individual's right to call their poem a poem, a piece, a write, a ditty or whatever floats their boat.
postpoems (and other such: postpoems (and other such sites) is a legitimate means to publish poems. The work is out there. People with no interest or means to purchase a book can still read a lot of fine poetry. I enjoy the whole process of putting a book together, laying it out, designing a cover etc. All the photography (good or bad) is also my own. I'm pleased when anyone enjoys what I do.
Thank you most kindly.: Thank you most kindly. Sometimes all we need to do with each life experience is to fill in the blanks and they appear seamless in comparison.
The poem is very observant of: The poem is very observant of human nature in this regard, and that sixth line is one of the profoundest that I have read in a long time. Sometimes I think I could qualify to be the doorkeeper at the door of regret because I have spent so much time going in and out of it.
You explain the process very: You explain the process very well. I cannot imagine why someone would feel a stigma or a discomfort with self-publishing. It is certainly a viable option. One of the most Poets who impacted my life in a big way, Thomas Jones Jr. (now largely forgotten), self-published his first book of poems. And, in a way, even PostPoems is a form of self-publishing, although (thankfully) Jason does not charge us to use his site. I applaud your publishing history, and I wish you well in future efforts.
I use Kindle Direct: I use Kindle Direct Publishing. I put together the manuscript. lay it out, design the cover and release whenever I want. I have 20 avvailable on amazon and 8 more that a re complete and could be released at any time. I have one more manuscript completed but I have to design the covder and put that together. If it's out, people can do what they want with it. They can purchase copies or ignore me. Most ignore me but that's okay.
If you are uncomfortable with or feel any stigma about self publishing, there are presses like Alien Buddha Press or Dumpster Fire Press that might be amenable to your work.
thank you for reading and commenting