Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered....

Bewitched by some poems, they are a dream to read
Who could not comment, on the ones that succeed
To thrill me with beauty...and inspire...indeed!
Winning my heart....and taking the lead?

But when bothered by some, that shout angry phrases
Not to my liking....not quite my tastes
Perhaps slamming is fine, for others to call
But bid it with comments?  I'll say nothing at all....
They can accuse me...of leaving blank spaces...

Bewildered by some poems....they seem a big puzzle
Perhaps it is me...who is having a struggle
Over and over....I'll read and I'll juggle
It is best not to comment....so I put on a muzzle
The wrong comment made, may hurt...or cause trouble

Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered....each poem has it's song....
If it touches my heart....I will comment, and hum right along...



Inspired by H.G.'s Contest....."Comments Verses Views"
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Mannan Avatar
November 11, 2010 at 4:57 AM
Many congratulations on this well deserved win.
Kendrick Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 1:29 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Fraser Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Terrific answers to the conundrum of the contest Carrie, well said and written if I may say so. Mega congratulations on your fine win in HG's wonderful contest >> James :)
Gorelick Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Im humming congrats to you for your success with this witty and insightful write. BG
Roberts Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 9:10 AM
lovely entry, congrats on your well deserved win Carrie
Brown Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Congratulations on your win in HG's Contest Carrie. Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:45 AM
Super congrats Carrie on your big win in HG's contest on comments and views... wonderfully written full of expression and well deserved win ... enjoy today with lots of luv...
Neels Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Carrie, I love you piece. It made me smile and nod my head in agreement. And so interestingly titled as well. Hope your weekend is going great ;) Wilma
Devonshire Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 9:36 AM
We really think alike on this subject, Carrie. When I start to read poetry that is filled with negative emotions or attacks on others, I just move on to another poem. Sometimes I will read a poem two or three times and still not grasp the writer's meaning. Again, no comment that comes from the heart. I love the song on which your title is based. Excellent entry! Thumbs up all the way on the message. Love, Carolyn
Culverhouse Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 6:08 PM
I like comments that inspire or correct...any comment is nice to know someone cares enough to type a simple phrase or two. A smile will make my day!
Mehta Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Very positive approach to comments. You are right each poem has it's song, Carrie
Kendrick Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 3:11 PM
Great work..Good luck in the contest..Sara
Falotico Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Nice one Carrie... lovely entry...always Michael
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