Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Critique

When finishing a project
That’s all yours and thus unique,
The last thing that you want to hear’s
A negative critique.

Yet when you’re going public
Anyone can have his say
Despite the fact the way he feels
May spoil your lovely day.

In giving an opinion
Sometimes holding something back
Is better than the words which seem
Too much like an attack.

For honesty, at times, can cause
A person to be hurt,
The outcome I would do my best
To very much avert.

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Caren Krutsinger May 4, 2021 at 8:19 AM "Sometimes holding something back Is better than the words which seem Too much like an attack." - all the time if you ask me not just sometimes.

Gershon Wolf May 3, 2021 at 4:02 PM A mensch at least says something nice first, at minimum. Still, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it. My father was big on this one. :) gw

Regina Mcintosh May 3, 2021 at 12:43 PM Love this. So adorable. God bless you always, Love, Gina

Rico Leffanta May 3, 2021 at 12:35 PM No one has ever credited me with having tact; I suppose it was never IN me! Aloha! Rico

Tom Cunningham May 3, 2021 at 10:55 AM We should always use a bit of tact, but its better to be honest than give false hope. Tom

Leo Larry Amadore May 2, 2021 at 3:33 PM An astute observation and a nudge to those of us who may be prone to be overly heavy-handed when commenting about another's output. We would do well to consider the possible/probable outcome of indelicate/insensitive critiques. And your poem, with its important message, is indeed an example of masterful technique and superior ability. Thank you.

Daniel Turner May 2, 2021 at 1:47 PM I think sometimes we feel we are on good enough terms with someone that we overstep our boundaries. I really find it hard to believe that anyone actually sets out to hurt another's feelings. I guess i want to think the best about folks. Another masterful rhyme Ilene. Hopefully i haven't said anything to hurt your feelings. If so, I am truly sorry.

Connie Marcum Wong May 2, 2021 at 1:34 PM I so agree Ilene. Words can come back to bite you or haunt you. Unless a critique is helpful I don’t feel it is necessary. But when I do get a hurtful comment I just consider the source and may choose to ignore it. Wise words from you so elegantly written in this wonderful poem my friend. Have a wonderful week! Blessings xxoo