Are We

good morning it saddens and hurts me to express this however once again I am forced to defend myself as some of you may know I do not have time energy or concentration for non poetry poetry is heart and soul for both author and reader it is not about status or how many views an entry receives because we know the number of views does not mean reviews can we all grow up for the love of poetry and poetrysoup too I thought poetry was stress free and free from demands I do not mean to offend anyone this is not my intent I am honored to be a member with all of you I hope my words and entry too are coherent this thought came after I received a message with words this morning thank you "are we" are we children do we have small minds poetry is for beautiful finds can we be adults write and post for the soul and not with a hidden goal are we children with blind understanding without being demanding are we adults with love of words when we read we hear birds SkyWatcher 10-14-23

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Paul Bell

Date: 10/20/2023 9:01:00 AM

Hi, Lisa. Great title for a poem. ''Stress Free.'' Mind you, the wrong word these days can start wars. Then we need more words to stop them. Poetry writing is a feeling at that time you want on paper. If someone else relates to it, fantastic, if not, well maybe the next one will rock them.

Lisa Ricci
Date: 10/20/2023 10:53:00 AM

Hello Paul. Thank you for your words and insight. Please know this is not an isolated issue or incident. The same issue or complaining to me has been stated over and over and up until now I have had patience and understanding. I no longer have the time energy patience concentration etc for nonsense and for issues that don't have the meaning of poetry. I didn't start this but I will end it. Thank you Paul. Have a wonderful afternoon and weekend. I hope you can understand. My life like others is over the top full. Blessings always (smile)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/14/2023 2:41:00 PM

your poem was sincere and heartfelt. Writing poetry (in my opinion) is done for poetry's sake...not to create stress, etc. Poetry writing and reading is for beautiful minds. Well said, Lisa. Have a great day, Sara

Lisa Ricci
Date: 10/15/2023 2:46:00 AM

Good Morning Sara. Thank you Thank you. I truly apologize for expressing myself or causing any negativity but please know it was and is necessary to hopefully end this because this is not poetry. I have respect for poetry poets and poetrysoup and I make no excuses of life outside of poetrysoup which halts me from being active to not only write but to review as well. Thank you again Sara. I will see you sonn on your page. Blessings to you and Bill (smile)

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/14/2023 5:50:00 AM

To the person who wrote the note and message, best of luck to you. I have always been genuine sincere and honest with words and reviews. There is nothing left to say.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 10/14/2023 5:17:00 AM

This is how upset I am. I just want and need to add that it was stated that I went by and did not turn to the latest or top latest entries. Because I am always behind I turn to what I have missed thus this means an older entry and I work my way up to the latest. Furthermore, this means that an older entry means nothing and is meaningless. Where in the world of poetry is an older entry meaningless and useless. This is very sad. Very sad. Thank you all. Peace and Blessings...