Critiquing 'N' Kindness

I know what you are thinking
This poem really stinks
Why did he bother writing it
Why'd he waste the ink

What kind of form, did he use
It's not on any list
It doesn't follow any rules
Oh Boy, this gets me P*ssed

Where'd he learn to spell
And make those stupid rhymes
He must have been, held back in school
At least a hundred times

My kid could do a better job
I'm telling you it's true
In several colored crayons
And She is only two

But, I have to show some mercy
Critique it with kindness
although he slaughters poetry
I'll just say,  something timeless

So, in the comment box below
I'll be a little trite
And type a saying we all know
Hey So-and-so "Great Write" 

by JT Curtis May 13, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Thomas Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 2:57 PM
Lol well dang! I've always liked it so not sure what that says about my poetry ;p
A  Avatar
July 13, 2015 at 12:38 AM
JERRY, Congratulations on having your poem featured this coming week. **SKAT**
Nehls Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Hey, Jerry. That was a Grate Write. Opps, was that a slip on the spelling. Well, seriously, I truly did enjoy reading this one. Very clever and I think it rolled out pretty good..... Robert.
Harrell Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 8:29 AM
We'll be truthful. Yes, you slaughter poetry and we love it. Take it to the grinder and make hamburger meat out of it. Maybe we will have a stew :)
Curtis Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 5:27 PM
At last, an honest opinion----thank you Toquyen----but I think it would make a better Pâté.
Frankel Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 7:56 AM
brilliant!
Curtis Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 5:23 PM
Did you even read my poem,-----Just kidding Alex---Lol Thank you for your kind words
Dietrich Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 8:11 PM
hahaha. I see these kinds of comments all the time. Probably people think I am doing these kinds of comments sometimes, but I for one DO try to be as honest as I possibly can here at Soup. That said, I will tell you "this is GREAT" (and that is no bologna!!)
Curtis Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 6:30 AM
Thanks Andrea, I truly believe everyone is sincere with their comments. It's when my poem gets a view and no-comment that makes me wonder----At least with Bologna I could make a sandwich, Ha !
Nance Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 8:17 AM
Haha oh my goodness you are awesome. I really did think this a pleasure to read. I applaud you and your wittiness. :) :)
Curtis Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 9:29 AM
Thanks Casarah, but was it a "Great Write"
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