When I first joined the DA I learned from other peoples art, and I felt that I reached people on a level with my writing also.  I used to recieve comments that inspired me to be a better writer.  Now, I pretty much recieve nothing.  All of my former watchers have moved on in one way or another.  I have one faithful watcher, ProfPhenom,(who I will always be grateful to) who has kept me going here on the DA perhaps longer than I should have.
On the one hand, the lack of comments hurts.  I feel my style has changed somewhat as a writer, which is what art is aboutushing yourself and expanding your talents to their furthest potential.  But I think many of my watchers have not appreciated my growth.  And for the ones that I knew of before they were vastly popular here on the DA, while I am proud to say I've supported their work for a long time, I'm dissapointed in no longer feeling supported by them.
On the other hand, all of the praise I have recieved will never be forgotten.  I am printing off my poetry along with my comments, because the encouragement will forever mean everything to me.  
But, the bottom line is, for atleast a year now, I besically recieve no comments.I put my heart into my work, then post it for total strangers to see and critique.  Its a pretty vulnerable position.  And to not recieve feedback is a slap in the face.  Probably not personal at all I know, but when you write on such a personal level it is hard to take the lack of comments personally.
So, if I cannot grow from putting my work out there, then there is no point in this site for me, and I will find another avenue that will provide me with what I am looking for.
Thank you DA for the oppurtunity.
Thank you for the five years of recieving my poetry.
Thank you for my watchers, old and new for the many times when my confidence was raised.
This week I will be in to finish closing down my writings here.
Perhaps I will have an oppurtunity to say goodbye to some of you on a more personal level.
Perhaps not.
Either way, I sincerely wish you all the best on your journey in life, on your journey with you choice of expressive art.
God Bless,
Corrine