Lin Lane Poet Blitz

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Blitz of words contest sponsored by Silent One   ~  1/18/24

Changes are Encouraging

Woe to the hands of time
Woe, how quickly it changes
Changes with so much haste
Changes without stop
Stop wrong ideas
Stop feelings of hate
Hate is wasted emotion
Hate causes wounds
Wounds that remain
Wounds need to heal    
Heal with kindness
Heal with belief
Belief in my words
Belief that I pursue
Pursue without facade
Pursue to diffuse
Diffuse the animosity
Diffuse misconstrued thoughts
Thoughts wrongly assumed
Thoughts mistaken 
Mistaken by a few
Mistaken by clueless pens
Pens should not be swords
Pens should write words
Words of good faith
Words that put an end
End to all the suspicion
End to negativity
Negativity breeds gloom
Negativity does no good  
Good vibes bring positivity
Good intentions for a new start
Start by writing poems
Start seeing things as trivial
Trivial to our lives
Trivial, believe it or not
Not suggesting brotherhood
Not turning away from harmony
Harmony on some level
Harmony to act like adults  
Adults who don't slander
Adults who can coexist
Coexist as pacifists
Coexist as poets
Poets in a community
Poets should be encouraging
Encouraging with their comments  
Encouraging and supportive
Supportive…
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John Hamilton March 14, 2024 at 8:05 PM Nicely said Lin, congrats on a good win in a difficult form. Lin Lane March 15, 2024 at 4:28 AM Hi, JD and thank you. It's nice to see you're still posting.

RADHIKA AGARWAL March 8, 2024 at 9:16 AM So Beautiful.. Also new here please have a look at my poems:) Lin Lane March 15, 2024 at 4:28 AM I appreciate your comment.

Zyrool Gifford March 5, 2024 at 10:26 AM Your words are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Lin Lane March 15, 2024 at 4:27 AM Thank you, Zyrool.

Zyrool Gifford March 5, 2024 at 9:18 AM Thank you for being so generous. I’m new and don’t want to upset anyone. Lin Lane March 5, 2024 at 9:21 AM Zyrool, you will never upset me or anyone on this site with leaving honest comments like you did on mine. It's appreciated... if not by others, definitely by me. It's nice to meet you and welcome to the Soup.

Zyrool Gifford March 5, 2024 at 8:10 AM Sincere apologies about those question marks not sure how that happened. Lin Lane March 5, 2024 at 9:11 AM No apologies needed. Thank you for enjoying my poetry.

Zyrool Gifford March 5, 2024 at 6:46 AM Like your style and take on this. Beautifully done.????

Smita Kulkarni February 22, 2024 at 10:43 AM Great message through your Blitz, Lin! I enjoyed reading it! Lin Lane February 23, 2024 at 3:45 AM Thank you very much, Smita.

Sara Kendrick February 18, 2024 at 4:02 AM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Sara K Lin Lane February 20, 2024 at 6:10 PM Thank you very much, Sara.

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 17, 2024 at 3:34 PM Dear Lin, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere admiration for your poem and congrats!Your words capturing the fleeting nature of time and the importance of fostering positivity and harmony in our lives. You skillfully navigate through the complexities of human emotions, urging us to stop and reflect on our thoughts and actions. It beautifully emphasizes the power of kindness, belief, and good intentions in healing wounds and fostering a sense of community. I was particularly moved by your call for poets to be encouraging and supportive, understanding the impact our words can have on others. Very thought-provoking poem. - Blessings, Daniel Lin Lane February 17, 2024 at 8:19 PM Thank you ever so much for your insight into the rewards of having a positive effect, Daniel. Holding grudges and being unforgiving is never the correct attitude to take. It only leads to more negativity. We should all encourage and support one another, no exceptions. For those who cannot appreciate the value of doing that... I give them space to be unhappy. Again... merci, Daniel.

Silent One February 17, 2024 at 11:08 AM Interesting take on the contest.. We all should be encouraging and if we do not have anything nice to say then dont say it or hide it behind sarcastic comments... Well done for doing the form correctly.. Congratulations on your first place in the blitz contest.. Lin Lane February 17, 2024 at 8:13 PM Thank you for adding my Blitz to your winning list. Harmony, especially among a group of people with the same interest in poetry, should come easily on a site such as Poetry Soup. I appreciate your recognition.

Charles Messina January 20, 2024 at 3:44 AM Great take on the contest, Lin. "Pens should not be swords" great line! Best wishes, you did this well! Charlie Lin Lane January 20, 2024 at 3:51 AM Good morning, Charlie and thanks for your thoughts and well wishes.

Paul Willason January 19, 2024 at 4:41 AM What a thought provoking unwind of wisdom and truth bearing advice....comes across as almost a chant...one that serves the good in the human heart. Lin Lane January 19, 2024 at 5:29 AM Thank you, Paul. I think the premise of the form is that it flows, almost like a chant.

Andrea Dietrich January 18, 2024 at 11:56 PM Bravo with your message here. I think this is a hard form. I need to print out the model SO gave us because also we have to stick to certain syllable counts. Did I get that right? Lin Lane January 19, 2024 at 5:28 AM Thanks, Andrea. I didn't notice a syllable count reference, just that the lines are to be short phrases.

David Kavanagh January 18, 2024 at 2:16 PM Ain’t it amazing Lin, most of the world would agree with your message, yet here we are year after year watching wars erupt, if we look the other way it’s seen as appeasement, if we fight it’s seen as aggression, this can and does spill over onto the soup with the same results, however I do feel an olive branch in the air, and it’s compelling me to fave this one, cheers David Lin Lane January 18, 2024 at 2:25 PM Global animosity is horrendous. There's no reason for that kind of attitude among fellow poets. Too many disparaging slurs have been thrown. I'm done with it. I appreciate your insight as well as you for faving it. Thank you, David.

Tania Kitchin January 18, 2024 at 1:28 PM Lin, a great poem, love the messages in this one, a fav. Lin Lane January 18, 2024 at 1:31 PM It's a message that everyone should take to heart. Thank you, Tania. I know it's one you've been seeking.

Jan Allison January 18, 2024 at 1:02 PM Thought provoking piece, very well penned Lin, hugs Jan xx Jan Allison January 18, 2024 at 1:36 PM You send out a powerful message with your blitz poem Lin Lin Lane January 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM Thanks, Jan. I hope it only provokes the thoughts that are well-intended. Hugs to you, too.

Tom Cunningham January 18, 2024 at 12:54 PM A very thought provoking poem Lin, plenty to mull over on this well written verse. A fave for me. Tom Lin Lane January 18, 2024 at 12:59 PM Thank you, Tom. The animosity has never been a one-way street... always leading to a dead end.

Mark Koplin January 18, 2024 at 12:23 PM Words to live by! I can think of a few that should read your words of wisdom Lin. A fave for me Lin Lane January 18, 2024 at 12:33 PM There have been insinuations as to the meaning of some of my poetry. I'm setting the record straight that I don't write veiled words that cover what some perceive as hate poetry. That history needed to be put to rest. In the word of someone I respect... "Bygones." Long past time to put grudges and vengeance aside. Thank you, Mark.

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2024 at 11:27 AM Some interesting thoughts penned. Sara K Lin Lane January 18, 2024 at 12:27 PM Thank you, Sara.