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critique not asked as serpent rises from the jealous swamp.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/19/2025 2:25:00 PM

It’s best to avoid offering Criticism. Praise is far more effective.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 7/19/2025 3:24:00 PM

I agree. Criticism can be used by others to suppress success. Thanks for reading.

Valsa George

Date: 4/6/2025 9:31:00 PM

Yes, they rise at unexpected time from unexpected corners and attack us like serpents. Great monoku, dear Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 6/1/2025 7:12:00 AM

Thank you for your comment.

Karen Jones

Date: 3/28/2025 12:50:00 AM

Love this!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 4/2/2025 7:53:00 PM

Thank you. Just words of wisdom.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/14/2025 2:06:00 AM

Venomous in a positive way ...XXX

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 3/14/2025 6:34:00 PM

Not too positive. Most of us realize we made a mistake. Life doesn't have to be perfect. But I do like snakes, so this is no reflection on reptiles.

Alesia Leach

Date: 2/28/2025 10:01:00 AM

This monoku has a strong bite to it--there’s a sharpness in the imagery that makes it stand out. The phrase "serpent rises from the jealous swamp" gives the feeling of unwanted criticism slithering in, uninvited and venomous.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/28/2025 3:02:00 PM

There is some truth in what you say. I believe that Poetry Soup states that we are not to give derogatory comments to each other. To bite, or not to bite, that is the question.

Joe Dimino

Date: 2/26/2025 8:47:00 AM

Well, as a great man once said: to have detractors means, you are doing something right! I write for the joy, encouraged by the good comments...deeply analyzing the snide ones, which usually are only exposing the writer's own insecurities. A few words, but wisely put. Thank you, Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/26/2025 9:21:00 AM

Thank you. The philosophy rings true.

Maria Williams

Date: 2/25/2025 8:32:00 PM

I hear you dear Hilda. Part of the reason why I left in 2019 was because so called constructive critism was sounding more like destructive critism. I didnt need that in my life. All the best, and take care...Hugs

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/25/2025 9:05:00 PM

Well, I hope you come back and keep writing. Like most people, I have good poems and not so good ones. I usually realize after a few reread, but I'm not always at the top of the mark. Thank you for your encouragement. Keep writing.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/25/2025 8:43:00 AM

Dear Hilda, your words cut straight to the heart of things, so sharp, yet full of truth. I love the way you capture the danger of unwarranted critique, that sneaky serpent. Yes, we need to be mindful of where we speak from, and the motives behind our words. Excellent! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/25/2025 9:29:00 AM

Thank you. Your words always rejuvenate my enthusiasm.

Ink Empress

Date: 2/25/2025 2:35:00 AM

I get that alot dear hilda, sometimes we dont need criticism, or a response, but just a listening ear. Not sure if some criticize out of envy, seems more like their need to feel good about themselves. I love the way you’ve written this monoku and your word choices too in this, so powerful and poetic! Pleasure reading this. Sending you light always

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/25/2025 6:06:00 AM

Thank you for commenting. I guess there are two ways, constructive and destructive. I'm still learning.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/24/2025 4:47:00 PM

It just happens! Keep writing. No matter what, criticism comes our wat when least expected Smike, theank them Pangie xx

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/24/2025 5:41:00 PM

I'm enjoying freedom of speech. Thanks for visiting. Pax America.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/23/2025 8:01:00 PM

That 'swamp of jealousy' is another one that needs to be cleared out! But this one is p to each and every one of us... Commandment #10: Do not covet!

Hilda Greenhough
Date: 2/23/2025 9:25:00 PM

That sentence is also in the Bible. I'm glad to hear it again. Perhaps it means have gratitude for the life God gave. Opportunities abound.