Notes About The Poem
Helpful criticism is one of the worst offenders in any relationship. It's okay once in a while if it's been asked for but be very careful about what you say and how you say it. You can really hurt some feelings so before you go "helping" someone to realize their short comings think about how you would feel if those same words were said to you. Things always look a whole lot different when the shoe is on the other foot.
Criticism
Criticism's only good,
When it is carefully given,
And if and when it's used toward,
Some sought after stipend;
For it can often cause great pain,
Considering what must follow,
For it involves admitting faults,
A bitter pill to swallow;
For often few admit the faults,
Even to themselves,
That by chance could be their own,
And hide them on the shelf,
Way in back and in the dark,
In a corner of their mind,
Where even they can't see them,
And hope no one will find,
This tiny flaw in their veneer,
Of sparkling perfection,
Of their personality,
Their personal conception,
Of their own demeanor,
Their sense of dignity.
It's delicate and easily bruised,
So tread most carefully,
Or you mayhap could lose a friend,
And create enemies,
Where once you found acceptance,
And close comradery.
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