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Poetic Victory

Many have told you to stop But you were persistent! You sent out your poems for the public to read You were unsure as to their recption But now you take in accolades along with criticism You certainly can't please everyone If you don't have a thick hide You will trouble making it in this world Keep sending your work out! Who knows - maybe you will become part of the literary Pantheon!! Or, at the very least, make some new poetic friends!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 5/31/2014 7:33:00 AM
Hi Matthew, loved this. Start to finish especially last stanza~ You certainly have:~) Thanks for sharing this with us Thanks for your visits and the kind words my friend. Love and Peace, Deborah
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Date: 10/13/2013 4:44:00 AM
I agree. You most certainly can't please everyone
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Date: 9/29/2013 6:28:00 AM
true words Matthew....thanks for stopping by ....best wishes
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Date: 9/24/2013 10:22:00 PM
You are so right. We can't please everyone, but if we can touch someone's heart - it's a gain. Thanks for sharing this with us.... Lucilla
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Date: 9/23/2013 9:56:00 AM
WOW!!! WOW WOW WOW WOW!!! THis is amazing! I love it. I'm so glad I got the chance to read this...It has touched home for me.....
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Date: 9/22/2013 5:31:00 AM
your words speak truth...many people do not understand poetic words or our need and love to write...other poets do though... most have the same or similar stories to tell...good poem :)
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Date: 9/22/2013 5:09:00 AM
Matthew this is very good and great advice TFS it great pen Shadow x smile
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Date: 9/21/2013 11:49:00 PM
Yes, I too have many lovely poetic friends here in this P.S. Nice poem. Loved always, bl
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Date: 9/21/2013 6:15:00 PM
I can relate to every single line of this poem! I have been writing poetry for about ten years, but I have only recently shared them with anyone. And, I am glad that I did! I know that I cannot please everyone, yet that is never going to stop me from doing what I love to do! Excellent poem, Matthew, I am adding it to my favorites! :)
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Date: 9/21/2013 5:00:00 PM
Dear Matthew, I think what it matters most is to write for ourselves first and then think of the others! It is certain though that if one persists, works hard and doesn't give up the recognition will not take time to come! A very bold and honest poem that no-one should overlook! Thank you for visiting!
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Date: 9/20/2013 9:52:00 PM
Hey Matthew, A great write with great advice... Ken
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Date: 9/18/2013 5:12:00 PM
Cool!!! It's good advice for every single poet!
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Date: 9/18/2013 10:15:00 AM
Hello Matt, i like having poetic friends... it's a nice victory, having friends read my work... cause i don't think my hide is that thick... enjoyed... always..Linda
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