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Bad Mouth Brigade

A vindictive old crone called Skyla
Her comments could not be more vile’a
She will give folk such flack
Stabbing them in the back
Well 'madam' I don’t like your style’a*


If you cannot say anything nice
I’ll offer a snippet of advice
Please keep your big mouth shut
Stop your cruel words and smut
Because soup’s not a fool’s paradise!


* a little poetic licence with end rhyme

Fictional name but sadly over the last few weeks I’ve seen some really vindictive comments made by both male and female poets ... there really is NO need for it .

6/5/19

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Charles Messina Date: 6/6/2019 10:59:00 PM LOL, love this Jan. Sadly, there is truth to it. Really no need for any of that stuff. Hugs // Charlie xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/8/2019 6:09:00 PM sad to see it on soup:-( hugs jan xx

Jack Horne Date: 6/6/2019 2:56:00 PM yes, such truth here, my friend - life's too short for all that sort of shit Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/6/2019 7:03:00 PM thanks Jack:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/6/2019 12:50:00 PM I love you poem Jan and there is no need for snide comments ever, I become very emotional when I see the comments and poems of a vindictive nature. Fortunately, they are sparse and none ever directed at me, thank goodness, not comments at least! As for our dear Donald, he thinks he can get away with what he does and what he says, whatever happened to political diplomacy and decency, especiality to Royalty - head home Humpty Trumpy! Hugs Jennifer. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/6/2019 1:01:00 PM I am disgusted with Ron Dump's behaviour- our Queen is the most important person in the Uk the head of the commonwealth, yet he thinks he is more important and shows contempt by not following etiquette - ugh I bet they are glad to see the back of him and his entourage:-( hugs Jan xx

Susan Ashley Date: 6/5/2019 9:18:00 PM Your message is on point and I relish your poetic license with the end rhymes, Jan. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/6/2019 2:45:00 AM Hope my license never gets revoked lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin Date: 6/5/2019 7:54:00 PM So very true Jan, I think I missed the comments you are referring to but I have seen some hurtful, too opinionated comments from others as well. I agree others should leave positive comments, not rude, obnoxious or ignorant ones! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/6/2019 2:44:00 AM Such a shame it seems to go in cycles Tania but if folk can't say anything nice about a poem then they should keep it zipped:-( hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/5/2019 7:13:00 PM You are right! No need for groundless negativity/darkness on Poetry Soup!!! And I'd recommend ignoring the comment below, i.e., to blame Trump for it. C'mon we're adults (or we're supposed to be). Trump is not a mover of, but rather a reflection of an increasingly vulgar electorate. Thanks for your important message. Best wishes, Gershon Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 7:32:00 PM Thanks GW and as for the comment below I know the poet feels strongly about FT and we all have our opinions:-) I know one thong for sure I am glad I live here (and bevel the UK has enough issues with Brexit and its politicians back biting) and not in the US! :-( hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie Date: 6/5/2019 7:11:00 PM G'day Jan … nobody's perfect, but some think they are. Encouragement is something that helps everyone. Thank you Jan - Lindsay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 7:13:00 PM ah yes some are more perfect than others - me i'm just a poop poet and I sure know it lol:-) hugs Jan

Rico Leffanta Date: 6/5/2019 2:58:00 PM Blame Trump, who has made disparaging others a national anthem just to prove The Ugly American still exists! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 3:08:00 PM lol Rico, I expect in private the royal family will be glad to see the back of him and his 'entourage" :-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Jennings Date: 6/5/2019 11:00:00 AM I love that song, so fitting. Side note, I get teary eyed when I hear, 'Bridge Over Troubled Water.' Oh my, what a song. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 11:13:00 AM oh gosh Cay Cay I tear up at that song too have loved it from the moment I heard it - has very strong memories for me. I've already told hubby I want it played at my funeral she says cheerfully lol:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Jennings Date: 6/5/2019 10:59:00 AM I give you free license to wax poetic any time. Was so glad to see a Jan-limerick and I'm sure this one hit whatever it was targeted towards! I still haven't made friends with writing limericks but I'm not limerick poor, not with Jan on Soup. You got it and I enjoy it. Hugs ... CayCay Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 5:30:00 PM there is always soup mail caycay!! CayCay Jennings Date: 6/5/2019 11:29:00 AM You are the sweetest, Jan! I must decline though because I need help with them whenever I'm breathing and that would lead to one heck of a phone bill. Hey, there's a limerick in that thought somewhere, I'm just sure of it! BIG hug sweet lady. Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 11:12:00 AM Thanks for dropping by and if you ever need help writing limericks give me a shout Cay cay:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane Date: 6/5/2019 10:46:00 AM Oh bother. ;-( Am I going to have to make another billboard word painting in a return visit to PS in admonishment of yet another twisted twerp? Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 10:59:00 AM lol @ twisted twerp I am sure that could be inspiration for a poem lin:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/5/2019 10:30:00 AM Well said Jan, those sort are not welcome here or anywhere else.. Tom Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 10:43:00 AM I don't like to see it Tom and folk are clever enough to mask their vitriol so many don't see it but nasty comments can be seen on an all too regular basis, makes me so glad I don't do 2faced book too Tom:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/5/2019 9:52:00 AM Love this and your poetic license as well! PSers be kind! Stir the pot with honey words. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 9:55:00 AM A little more sugar and less spice sounds about right Kim, LOVE your haibun!:-) hugs Jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 6/5/2019 9:36:00 AM Five stars. A seven. A trophy. And a fave. ;) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 5:31:00 PM I see you are speechless Tom lol:-) hugs jan x Tom Cunningham Date: 6/5/2019 10:41:00 AM Jan Allison Date: 6/5/2019 9:38:00 AM ha ha ha ha :-) cheers Mo! Think I may touch a few nerves lol - you must do a premiere contest and pretend you've not read it that's the only way I'll get a trophy on my cabinet !:-) hugs jan xx