I Am

I am disappointed in some of you, to say the very least, your actions and behaviors are like that of a rabid beast. You criticize and pass judgement on what you cannot comprehend, then you pick up those stones and continue to cast them at my friend. I am shocked and appalled at what you have chosen to write, a true friend would understand and not show their teeth and bite. I have seen many on this site change their names to and fro, then you stand in a glass house, and continue to pick up and throw. I am still hopeful that you will switch gears by the end of day, this is just not becoming of you and I hope you find another way. Now, if you continue to create and follow such a path, you will see the bulldog emerge and you will, feel his wrath!

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Sally Eslinger

Date: 6/10/2023 7:17:00 PM

Mark, i am saddened much to read this. I have read of instaces of meaness here a few other times. Unjustified and ignorant IMHO. Thank you for speaking out. Please stay and keep posting your fine poetry, to keep mutual respect & inspired poetry on-going here. sally

Mark Koplin
Date: 6/22/2023 1:30:00 PM

I'm still posting Sally, just not so often. Thank you.

Lin Lane

Date: 4/30/2023 12:09:00 PM

~ Thank you ~

Mark Koplin
Date: 4/30/2023 12:27:00 PM

You are very welcome my friend! I’ve got your back along with a lot of others here!!

Jan Allison

Date: 4/30/2023 11:33:00 AM

Hi Mark long time no see! Having read through your poem several time I am saddened to see issues on the site yet again, seems nothing has changed since i was last active in June last year!! I am hoping my muse will behave a little more and i can spend time n the site once again:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/30/2023 4:32:00 PM

I will do my best to amuse Mark:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 4/30/2023 11:54:00 AM

Hi Jan, It's good to see you back!! Things were ok for a while, just recently we've got some growls and bites going on. I look forward to your posts!

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/30/2023 10:39:00 AM

Hi Mark, I appreciate that you wrote such a poem. You are a true friend. A friend such as yourself, there is no judgement, only support. I agree with my fellow below said as well:-)Alexis

Mark Koplin
Date: 4/30/2023 11:51:00 AM

Thank you Alexis! I appreciate your kind words!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/30/2023 8:35:00 AM

Reminds me of the Bible, let him who is without sin cast the first stone, nobody is perfect. Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 4/30/2023 11:49:00 AM

That is exactly what I was getting at! Thanks Tom!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/30/2023 7:58:00 AM

Mark, well said and so true, some are hypocrites who find fault in others when they only need to look in the mirror.

Mark Koplin
Date: 4/30/2023 11:46:00 AM

Exactly right Tania!