Click, Clap, Ego Inflation

Click, Clap, Ego Inflation

They sit behind the veil of screen
thinking cheating is a site unseen
each clap a cheer that was never earned
everyone laughs, for the spotlight is on
shining light on the fraudsters pen
vain deceit
ghostly stats floating in silent scorn
their own applause, no one cares
what is a Baker
if your bread is  stale and unsold
your store is empty
a hollow soul
cheaters cheat, they never glow

Feeling catish this morning, surrounded by Zio lies and cheating is easier for me to see when happens elsewhere too, peace be upon you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Alhemaidy Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Belated congratulations on your well deserved win p.o.t.d. Best regards lovely Aysha! Have a nice day ~ AA
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Sorry so late to congratulate, keep your razor sharp wit and pen honed, you are much appreciated. xomo
Beaufort Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Thanks Aysha, it is strange since there is no mandatory requirement to submit here. It's supposed to be fun. This kind of fraud is a form of mental/personality issue. They never got the love they needed from their parents! Smiles!!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Just another way for these idiots to infiltrate an otherwise wonderful site! Congrats on POTD!
Kitchin Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Aysha, Congratulations on POTD.
Rodgers Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Dear Aysha, There’s so much wisdom and courage in your words, Aysha. Real worth isn’t measured by clicks or claps or fake praise. It’s measured by what we create, how we live, and whether we’re true to ourselves. Cheaters might get the spotlight for a moment, but, as you say, “they never glow.” . The world needs more of that more of you. Congrats on POTD. Summer Blessings, My Dear Aysha, Daniel
Edmonds  Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Well said Aysha. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A writer writes with their heart. A robot has No heart to write with. By Human Poet.... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..........
Andresen Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 6:32 AM
- Congratulations on your great p.o.t.d., Aysha ... enjoy :) - hugs
Gifford Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Hello Avsha, congratulations on your poem winning POTD. Beautifully done. Wishing you a great day as you celebrate.
Jones Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Congratulations on your potd honor!
Winter Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Congratulations on POTD! Enjoy your special day! You've written a brilliant poem :)
M  Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Congratulations Aysha on POTD! Debx
Allison Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Dropping back with many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Back with congratulations to you Aysha on today's POTD honour. Tom
Seeker Avatar
July 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
True that and yet we may just observe that each soul is on their own journey, slowly evolving with time and look at their antics with compassion. For contests, yes, AI poems should be disqualified, certainly. As it is, it seems that as AI gets more and more humanised, it will be impossible to detect in the next few years or even sooner.
Cunningham Avatar
July 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Shame the site isn't policed Aysha, seems anything goes these days, AI and plagiarism abound. Certainly not the site I joined in 2017. Tom
Allison Avatar
July 7, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Excellent ink Aysha, the cheaters need to be dealt with, I detest the dishonesty in a vain attempt to seek the glory for another ones work:-( hugs jan xx
Rose  Avatar
July 7, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I detest lies my dear poet, honesty is best, thanks for this today
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