Criticism of Others

Don't let the lack of positive judgement on anything you write prevent you from having your pen ready, Brian. It's only one person's opinion against yours, and to my comprehension, the poem's author is the one that counts.

The public is anyone who reads our poetry. Thanks, Kai.

ahh, Gary. First, I'll thank you for reading me. A tapestry is woven with threads of different colors (people). My point is: never allow negative criticism to undermine the worth of your poetry. If we wrote so that one with a closed mind could decipher every line, would we be untrue to ourselves? I love the way metaphors challenge the mind and go below the surface for clarity. Yes, we can see quite clearly, the mark of a man/woman by their comments. Sharp or obtuse. I'm sure you get my point.

Thanks a bunch, Jan.

I like your thoughts. Thank you, Peter.

Thanks for supporting the thought behind this one.

As long as we're content with what we write, nothing else matters. Those readers who comprehend our lines will leave a sincere comment. That's gratifying and is encouraging. Thanks for leaving your remarks. They're appreciated, Tania.

How very kind are your words, Richard. Thank you. Your use of 'temper' is what people should do before they hurt someone's feelings, but it's the other definition that takes hold, and in the world today, most cannot control it. More's the pity. Good to see you this morning.

I used to allow lots of things bother me, but now it all seems so trivial when there are more important things to consider. I know what you mean..."the pot calling the kettle black." Thanks so much for your many visits today, John.

If ya got sompin to say, say it! Thanks for the visit, Christopher. Good to see you here.

that would be a pin light, or is it a pin head? bald head? Ok ok, I quit.

I like words at all. As for shining, the light excites the light even if the light source is in a such hermetically impenetrable room as a someone else's head)

Well, in this case I had to like it first. Otherwise, how would you have read it and witnessed it shining? You are the first person, other than me, that I've seen use, 'ergo.' I rather like the word.

I'm a reader, I like the way it shines, ergo, you liked it first)

It seems some people like to break simple rules. Yep, can you see the light bulb hanging over my head? You're humor amuses me, Kurt. ;-)

Hi, Alexis. By reading and leaving a comment you've added a lot. Thanks so much.

You are a champion of right versus wrong, Tom. Thank you for leaving your thoughts.