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And the Bs Goes On

The daily BS saga continues as censorship’s still on the go Poems culled, with preset limits and creativity stymied with no no’s Bespoke arranged contests BS rules, same old status quo Puppet master, pulling the strings Billboard 100 personalised sideshow Judged on whim’s of prejudice by a self proclaimed, aficionado Oversees with insular intolerance Absolute authority, I don’t think so Perhaps I’m being a little harsh for what would a rhymester know To be or not to be, the BS question mind you don’t step in it down below By David Kavanagh

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Jan Allison

Date: 5/1/2023 9:05:00 AM

Bravo David, I am pretty choosy which contests I enter - should be restricted to hosting a couple of contests a month - am here to write (poop) poetry and not for a popularity contest or to go up the leaderboards - they truly mean nothing:-) hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/1/2023 10:45:00 AM

Ain’t that the truth Jan, a couple of contests a month is plenty for any sponsor, why should BS control the billboard with his own egotistical tailor made daily contests, it’s an absolute farce, just wish more poets would see through the BS, cheers David

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 3/8/2023 2:54:00 PM

NAILED IT Mic Drop Your's Sincerely Kind Regards B.S Slamtastic

David Kavanagh
Date: 3/9/2023 2:20:00 AM

Sometimes someone has to mention the elephant in the room, will it go away No! but at least people are aware it has been noticed, cheers David

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/22/2023 5:45:00 PM

Giggling. Haven’t been around enough lately to know I know for sure but I think I know so I know for sure and if that’s BS I’m still giggling BS so that makes me a winner, win win! ;), xomo

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/23/2023 10:31:00 AM

So many BS contests I’m losing count Super Mo, anyone can enter whatever they like so long as it passes the BS stress test! well no thanks, I write for everyone and anyone who wants to read me, just like yourself and so many others do, cheers David

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/19/2023 10:25:00 AM

I miss seeing Milton's contests...BS PS...lol. Seriously though, I'm not surprised by the politics, this is un-American or un-Irish! You're a fine poet who should be well-respected. ;D

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/19/2023 10:45:00 AM

You’re too kind Anaya, that is all any of us want, mutual respect, not to be force fed the same BS no no’s, for his contest billboard 100, and believe me it is him that controls it! I miss Milton too, he always put the Soup before his own ego, Cheers David

Jenna Logan

Date: 2/18/2023 6:28:00 AM

You've exposed BS with a bold beam from your flashlight in your excellently written lines, David. BS is a puppet master with an ego. Quality over quantity should always shine more brightly.

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/18/2023 8:19:00 AM

Thank you for the recognition you give me, David. I've never had respect for the BS in his arena because he lacks integrity. I honor virtuous men who are credible, who do not allow their ego to place them on a throne that they've created for themselves.

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/18/2023 7:25:00 AM

Thank you Jenna, some things need to be said, Tom says it’s getting hard to move about, and why? I reckon it’s the enormous BS elephant in the soup, I once commented you reached the top 2 in the Billboard charts the hard way, well I hope people realise what I meant, you done it without stepping into the BS, cheers David

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/18/2023 5:55:00 AM

Totally agree. I am entering less contests these days.

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/18/2023 6:29:00 AM

Bravely written, Victor. I salute you.

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/18/2023 6:11:00 AM

Me too Victor, many great poems by various poets are being overlooked in BS contests, because they don’t fit into an agenda, cheers David

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/18/2023 5:39:00 AM

Brilliant writing David, getting hard to move about in here with all the BS. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 2/18/2023 6:32:00 AM

ha ha Tom, you never fail to bring a smile to my lips with your tart remarks. BS is a sour tart.

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/18/2023 5:54:00 AM

You’re always on the ball Tom, enough is enough people need to wake up to what’s happening, 10 BS contests in 17 days, all with the same prerequisites, how can the Billboard 100 ever be a true reflection of a poets creativity, cheers David