Bellyacher

It’s getting pretty deep, too much drivel and twaddle. It’s time for our poetry boots to help with this obscene waddle. I have two distinct sides one is known for shock and awe. I grow weary of the hypocrites and their blah, blah, blah. This pandemic has been hell, I’ve tried to connect each dot. But I’ve seen another poet on a soapbox, bitter and being a snot. Opinions are like stinky butts; everybody has got one. Nobody is out to get you, so close your trap and just be done. Yesterday I felt respectful, but today not so much. You sound like a big baby in need of a tender touch. Life is hard, deal with it and stop adding powder to the keg. We have all been through a lot and would welcome a broken leg. At what point in your life did you think your insults would be ok? Maybe you should pull your head out and be mindful of what you say. Most find me overly abrasive, but I really don’t care. If nasty is what you want, then just keep poking at the bear.

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Jan Allison

Date: 12/14/2021 2:50:00 PM

shame your award of poem of the week is no longer there, admin really should deal with these issues as its gone on for far too long. hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 1/2/2022 2:58:00 PM

Oh well, it was at least seen!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/13/2021 12:19:00 PM

Insults are never okay, so I enjoyed this line "At what point in your life did you think your insults would be ok?"

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/13/2021 1:11:00 PM

Thank you, that was my favorite line too.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/12/2021 3:04:00 PM

Hello Mark ... it appears to be the trait of the Me-me tribe. It's their way and if not, throw pile the vitriol onto anyone with a different view. Hopefully like all trash they end up compost - thanks Mark - Lindsay

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/12/2021 5:37:00 PM

Thanks mate, trash belongs in the compost heap just like you say!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/12/2021 8:18:00 AM

If you're joining this site then do thing right Because if you don't you're in for a fight So you've had your warning And you won't be laughing When the bulldog barks and takes a big bite... . Congrats Mark on POTW. Tom"

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/12/2021 5:38:00 PM

Indeed my friend! It looks like they demoted me from potw.

Constance La France

Date: 12/12/2021 7:53:00 AM

Mark, I do not know who the "she" you are talking about is but any insulting and bullying should not be allowed on PS, which is such a wonderful poetic site with members from all over the world sharing their poetry. The admin should really do something about the kind of behaviour you describe in your poem, have you sent the insulting messages to admin? Congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/12/2021 8:05:00 AM

Many have been sent by multiple poets over the past year but nothing is done unfortunately. Thank you

Jenna Logan

Date: 12/12/2021 2:50:00 AM

Mark, I hope what you've written will expose the months of debasing several of us have been dealing with because this 'poetess' is hell bent on some kind rant. Her accusations are all false. She will never apologize for her rudeness. She doesn't think she owes anyone anything, including respect for having an opinion that differs from hers. I don't care if she stays, but her slander has to stop.

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/12/2021 4:57:00 AM

I don’t think she would ever apologize either but the attempt just had to be made. When she stands in front of her maker, that’s when her ego will quickly fade.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/12/2021 2:07:00 AM

Many congrats on poem of the weak, hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/12/2021 2:41:00 AM

No Freudian slip, just a typo. There's nothing weak about this poet's backbone in bringing to light why he wrote these verses. read the comments, and see that many here agree with him. I won't mind you, but I can't speak for anyone else who supports Mark. I realize that you're new on the site, but please don't make judgement calls if you are not aware of the issues. I hope you find the site to your liking.

Voodoo Child
Date: 12/12/2021 2:32:00 AM

A Freudian slip above perhaps? After reading this POTW and others I think not. I think you hit the nail on the head. Don’t mind me, I’m just checking out this site and couldn’t resist your priceless comment.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/11/2021 1:25:00 PM

I once was given good advice that if you've nothing good to say about anyone then keep it shut. About time admin sorted this out, I know other sites have to approve your poems before they're published. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/11/2021 4:20:00 PM

Tom, all of us agree that is excellent advice. Believe me, I've tried saying nothing for months, but after a while I get tired of being pounded with insults and bullying. Tom, she can't even write poetry. What the *ell is she doing on Poetry Soup upsetting good people? Look at her comments. She can't even spell, for goodness sakes! She's nothing more than a *hit-stirrer. Several of us have had it!!! Of course, I suppose you've figured that out, eh?

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/11/2021 2:29:00 PM

Some people get a small following and then they go way overboard. Admin won’t do anything.

Jenna Logan

Date: 12/11/2021 1:05:00 PM

Mark, this write, along with the one Milt posted a week or so ago should indicate to everyone that if anyone is guilty of bullying, it's not flowed from our pens. You're not a bully, Mark, and I know it takes a lot of punches for you to defend yourself and your friends, so I'm grateful that you took a stand.

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/12/2021 2:53:00 AM

That'll never happen with an ego like hers.

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/11/2021 3:46:00 PM

All she has to do is apologize to everyone involved. I don’t think I know of anyone who wouldn’t forgive her. She has to see herself first.

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/11/2021 2:49:00 PM

The disrespect she shows many of us will only have her write more nonsensical gibberish. Wish I could pity someone like that, but her aggressive behavior is acrid.

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/11/2021 2:32:00 PM

She has lost any respect that I could ever muster up. She needs to be the Christian she claims to be and stop the garbage. She also needs to apologize and then we can go back to business as usual. The ball is now in her court.

Jenna Logan

Date: 12/11/2021 1:03:00 PM

Here's a list of what she's called us JUST in the last week: backstabbers, dull sofa covers, pompous, mindless macaws, faux poetry duds, says we think our poems are "hot stuff that glistens...and the one that she should hang her head over was to label us "charlatan christians." These are all words that she wrote in her poems and/or comments. I agree with everything all three of you wrote. It's long past time she stop bellyaching about America and demeaning poets.

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/11/2021 6:31:00 PM

My Mom always told me that we don’t hate the person just what they do

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/11/2021 2:27:00 PM

She has decided to open a big old can of worms. She has gotten a couple of nut jobs to praise her and has let her head swell. I am very disappointed with her behavior. My house is made of glass but you know what, I’ll pick up her rocks and throw them right back.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/11/2021 12:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Mark. I read all of her crap, and I get so fed up. She can't spell, she can't write, but she can throw s**t with the best of them. I wish her fall had knocked some sense into her head! Now, she's equating me with Hitler. GEEZ!

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/11/2021 3:45:00 PM

That has got to be the most hateful thing anyone could tell someone. Did she tell you that before or after one of her poems praising God and talking about how she can save souls?

Jenna Logan
Date: 12/11/2021 1:07:00 PM

Just don't grow one of those ridiculous little mustaches, Milt.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/11/2021 10:32:00 AM

Perhaps they may get the message Mark, I too am fed up of the vitriol, jibes and sarcastic comments , hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/11/2021 12:28:00 PM

Jan, I've given up on their ever getting the message. It seems that instead of Admin reprimanding her, they give her POTD! But, now that I'm a Hitler-follower and am giving my country over to the Communists...well, what can I do? This red-blooded American is boiling, though!!!

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/11/2021 10:41:00 AM

Oh trust me I’m going to be called the bully. I’m so sick of the constant finger pointing coming from her. I just can’t take anymore. Now she is insulting every poet on the soup

Mark Koplin
Date: 12/11/2021 10:41:00 AM

Enough is enough!