Lin Lane Poet Elegy

Deleted Poems and Farewell

I have deleted the 2 poems I posted earlier today, and instead I offer what will be my final write.  I have read the comments on T.J's blog, written in defense of all poets who have been mistreated by what T.J. called bullies and trolls.    For far too long many on site poets have ignored and/or blocked the culprits. I did, too, but it didn't work for me.  One such person has taken the opportunity to reach me through my comments on the poetry of others. The time has come to bid a final farewell to those of you I admire and hold dear. In so doing, I'm posting what I really feel about those who think their sarcasm is clever.  They seek attention, but will not get another moment of my time or thoughts.  Perhaps I'll be banned, and that would be fine with me because there is not much left to this site that I would recommend to anyone.  To be clear, please don't tell me to stay and ignore the bullies and trolls. I'm not leaving BECAUSE of them, but for many other reasons. I would never allow such people to be the reason I no longer write for PS.


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I've been hearing rumors that are easy to believe
about some of you who give poets a reason to grieve
With poisoned pens, your ink flows in fetid flux
feigning righteousness.  In reality, you're schmucks

What arrogance is revealed in your masquerade
You're not accredited to critique, slam, or degrade
The absolute truth is that no one gives a ripe fig
You're nothing more than a cocky, egotistical prig

How dare you disparage the works of any poet
You're considered 'rude' in case you didn't know it
Disgusting are your slurs and each bitter assault
If the truth hurts your feelings, it's your own fault

You assail with sharp words, then usually delete
How cowardly the deed, from which you retreat
Many think your attitude should be taken to task
You seem to crave attention and in it you bask

If a survey of poets, someone would undertake
the results would find you guilty of being a fake
Stop pointing your finger and retract your claws
If you want to leave, there'd be rousing applause

There'd be no plaintive tears from eyes of many
of those you've insulted, and there's been plenty
Don't make the mistake of thinking poets are weak
It's an end to your barbed sarcasm that we seek

Your actions cannot be brushed off or be ignored
Poets should be in harmony and of a single accord
Animosity is rampant. It's abhorrent and offensive
You give innocent poets a reason to be defensive

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Pivotal Poetry October 5, 2023 at 12:36 AM My sentiments exactly. Well written. So glad you are still on here. :) Lin Lane December 4, 2023 at 12:36 PM Thank you for agreeing with my assessment of the narcissistic few.

Bill Baker December 4, 2021 at 10:06 AM I'm new here Lin, PM since first post Oct 27, 2021. You commented on a poem of mine so I went to your page to read a few of your poems. All were impressive so I decided to follow your poems. I then looked down and saw this farwell, so sorry you had to experience such childish behavior. Anyway, glad you are back and look forward to your poems. Bill Lin Lane December 4, 2023 at 12:40 PM Dear Bill, I just read a comment you left for me in 2021. You were new and didn't know which poet(s) I was referring to. Perhaps now you do, but your thoughts about PS poets are your own to make. Not everyone who preaches peace among us has a history of being peaceful. I enjoy your poetry as well as Sara's. What fun it would be to be married to someone who appreciates poetry. I envy your relationship and your happy marriage.

Robert Lindley November 18, 2021 at 2:59 AM Returning to say- welcome back! Lets hope that attitude and action here sails a bit smoother and civility rises to set a much higher standard. Where poetic fellowship and decency are the norm and rudeness is seen and noted for what it truly is.. God bless.. Lin Lane November 18, 2021 at 5:33 AM I hope so, too, Robert. I've been told that there is much less animosity and trolling since I left. There should never be such childish behavior on a site where people claim to love poetry. Condescension is never an art form to be accepted. Thank you for welcoming me back.

Andrea Dietrich November 16, 2021 at 3:30 PM I returned to this one to remind myself what happened. Sure do hope no nasty trolls come bothering you again. It's awful when that happens. Lin Lane November 16, 2021 at 3:41 PM It wasn't just me they were annoying. When TJ had enough of their trolling, I decided I'd also take a stand when PS administration did nothing to stop them. A few friends here have told me those people are gone. I hope they stay away from the site where poets wish to display their poetry and not act like children. Thanks for the return visit to this one.

Indiana Shaw June 28, 2021 at 5:57 PM Lin, such a beautiful poetess, this is just so saddening to hear, whatever your reasons you will sorely missed, it brought Teppo to mind straight away, but, he deleted his page and we were never blessed on here to see his poems again, please keep your works up Lin, we will feel robbed otherwise, love and blessings . . . Lin Lane November 16, 2021 at 3:42 PM Thank you, Indiana.

Beata Agustin December 26, 2020 at 2:50 AM Thanks for this. Likewise, cheering you with blest Christmas spirit, while sharing "... the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you. Lin Lane November 16, 2021 at 3:42 PM Thank you, Beata.

Richard Lamoureux December 10, 2020 at 6:17 AM I haven’t been here much of late. The vibe has indeed changed. So sorry you had to deal with this. You leaving is a loss for the community. Blessings and hugs. Lin Lane December 22, 2020 at 5:05 AM Hi Richard, it wasn't so much the way I was treated, but the bullies were running rampant and I chose not to deal with it since the admin totally ignored most of it. Thanks for your comment, and take care of yourself.

Quoth Theraven December 8, 2020 at 9:16 PM Lin, I hope the season is kind to you and yours. I still hope you return and share your gifts. It's not too late, never will be. -Richard Lin Lane December 22, 2020 at 5:03 AM Hello, Richard. I'm doing fine and though I'll never return full time, I'm not opposed to popping in once in a while to read and leave a comment or two. Thank you for your concern.

FJ Thomas December 1, 2020 at 12:18 PM Umm... Lin... apparently I've missed something big. Came by to say hi and saw this. Sorry I was not here for you. I generally avoid critical or goading blogs so I'm not aware of new foolishness; though it is very possible it is the same ole narcissists. I see some have returned. May your granddaughter bring you joy and Jehovah bring you peace ~Flo Lin Lane December 22, 2020 at 5:02 AM Hi Flo, It was just more of the same trolls, acting like good ol' boys who loved frenzy feeding on the flesh of others. Teppo Glen and I decided that a site that allowed such sharks was not where we wished to swim. I'm fine, loving spending so much time with my little Eloise, and serving Jehovah as best I can under the circumstances of life under the threat of Covid. Thank you for your kind message, and all my best to you to stay well and healthy.

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 28, 2020 at 12:41 AM Bye, Lady Lin ... tho' I have a twinge of sadness, the joy I have inside my heart for being honored to have known such a gifted poetess, outweighs the light pain of sadness. So bid be gone to the haters. You are a rare quill bird, and carrying your God-gifted poetic voice to those elsewhere in need of spiritual sustenance is a double blessing: Others, like me, who've gotten to know you ... and others who will get to know you. Take care, be safe. And always give love and more love. Lin Lane December 22, 2020 at 4:57 AM Thank you for your kind thoughts of me and my poetry, Freddie.

John Hamilton July 16, 2020 at 1:37 PM So sad you felt you had to write this Lin. I'm saddened by the whole situation. I won't ask you to stay as that's what you've requested. Thank you for all the wonderful poetry you've posted, I have quite a few saved of yours so thanks for not deleting them. Hope you've found peace on the other site. I'm not posting much myself these days. Take care Sis stay safe, Jah bless! Lin Lane July 16, 2020 at 4:15 PM Hi, JD. Nice to hear from you. I've written several like this, allowing me to vent some long held issues. Reactions were appreciated, as is yours. Thank you for caring enough about my poetry to have saved a few. I've a new granddaughter and taking care of her is time consuming, and a labor of love, so I've not been writing very much. Take care of yourself, and Jah's blessing on you, too.

Joanna Daniel July 10, 2020 at 9:20 AM Hi Lin, just visited you after a long time and I see this farewell poem, so sad to see you go, Lin, will miss your poetry... Lin Lane July 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM Hi, Jo. It HAS been a long time. I posted this final poem in February, nearly 5 months ago. I've always appreciated you and truly enjoyed writing a collaboration with you. Thanks for such kind parting comments.

Michael Tor May 23, 2020 at 2:13 AM Lin I am sorry you had to go through this. No one is above anyone here. This is about sharing and being creative. Nothing more other then friendships we make along the way. It saddens me not to see and hear from you. I did not know you had left. Where ever you go Know that your friends here care. God bless you. Lin Lane May 25, 2020 at 8:21 AM Hello Michael. I'd left a couple of times before this final one, but this time it's for good. There are too many problems with the site, cheating, fake names used in contests, bullying, egotists...I'll spare you details. I've always appreciated your support and loved your poems. Take care and thank you for visiting this final poem.

Simon King March 11, 2020 at 4:45 AM Untitled: A heartfelt and sad poem , I was unaware that bullying would be rampant here , I can assure you that true poets by nature are not like that ! and am also surprised that you haven’t felt that you have had the support you obviously and so desperately needed .Keep writing and posting your work or we will all be much poorer if you don’t . Kind regards the pagan poet FB. Lin Lane March 11, 2020 at 4:57 AM Hi Simon, I had the support of true poets, and after 5 years of an administration doing next to nothing to right the wrongs, I now write for a different site. I'm not at all desperate, and much happier where I am now. I'll never stop writing, but it won't be shown on Poetry Soup. Thank you for stopping by. Keep posting, no matter how few views you get...hopefully one day someone other than me will read you.

Brenda Chiri March 2, 2020 at 9:51 AM Bravo Lin! I feel what your saying and love how you chose to express it! And bravo my friend see you on the other app! Brenda/femalewarrior Lin Lane March 2, 2020 at 10:37 AM Thank you very much, Brenda. I think we're both enjoying a poetic haven in another realm. There's no need to seek peace there because no one causes such drama to ruffle anyone's feathers.

John Watt February 27, 2020 at 12:14 PM Dear Lin, like many others I am sad to see you go. Your excellent poetry and supportive comments have been a pillar and beacon to many. I'm glad you are keeping your poems posted. Please keep writing and encouraging others to do the same. Blessings ~ John Lin Lane February 28, 2020 at 9:48 AM The kindness of your words are very much appreciated, John. I'll never stop writing. Thank you for your encouragement.

Charlie Smith February 26, 2020 at 11:09 AM I just got back and now I'm losing one of my mentors, woe is me. I love you Lin Lane... Lin Lane February 26, 2020 at 5:39 PM I'm sorry, dear Charlie. I promise to occasionally visit your poetry. Hugs and love ya too.

Charles Messina February 26, 2020 at 7:22 AM Lin, I am so sorry that I have just read this now. Like many, I am saddened by your departure. I do however respect and stand by you in your decisions. You are a wonderful poetess who always has nothing but lovely comments to spread. It is ridiculous that such lovely people like yourself be offended or bad-mouthed by such ruthless others. I will always treasure your friendship, you are a wonderful person. Stay well dear friend...may your life be filled with happiness. Luv & hugs always, Charlie Lin Lane February 26, 2020 at 7:37 AM What sweet sentiments, Charlie. I've been offended for years, so it's not because of repeated offensiveness that I'm leaving...trying to leave (lol). I've found a happier realm in which to share my poetry. I leave knowing that poets are now aware of instigators that sour the soup. Those who've stood up and pointed their fingers in the direction of the arrogant ones will not tolerate condescension. Thanks, Charlie. Hugs to you, too.

Chris Green February 24, 2020 at 10:18 AM Lin, congrats on FPOTD! This is the first Farewell Poem of the Day I can remember reading and though sad to hear of your leaving, the poem is something that has been needed for a long time. Some just can't mingle nicely, they have to force their opinions on others and create a situation that leans more towards a daycare encounter. The fact that some are so juvenile as to attack people on a poetry site is beyond me. Don't they have pacifiers for these people? Loved the poem! Have fun my friend Lin Lane February 24, 2020 at 11:21 AM Thinking of them as having an infant mentality is a great analogy. I hope by the show of support for this poem, no one will put up with them shaking their rattles and crying, "Waa Waa." Thanks for the many comments you've given my writes and for the hand you've always extended to me. We'll keep in touch.

Alexis Y. February 24, 2020 at 8:53 AM Hi Lin, I’m just coming back to congratulations on getting the poem the day. And that I will miss you very much-Alexis Lin Lane February 24, 2020 at 9:02 AM You are such a sweetheart, Alexis. I will stop in to say hi to you once in a while...on one of your poems. I promise.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 24, 2020 at 4:43 AM Nett trolls are: "Machiavellianism (manipulative and willing to deceive others) Narcissism (selfishness and self-esteem) Psychopathy (lack of remorse and empathy) Sadism (pleasure in causing others to suffer)" Lin Lane February 24, 2020 at 6:04 AM Appropriate descriptive words. Thank you, Anne-Lise.

Maria Williams February 23, 2020 at 10:56 PM Perhaps Lin, you present yourself in another light to some too. Poetic words can do that, and you are a wonderful poet, in fact one of the best on this site. That being said there was one who called himself "Raw Thinker', remember him or them? I seem to think it was a group. There was a lot of disparaging comments from that poet, several of which I had to delete on my poems. They seemed to have written several poems about a few of us poets. You were in full support of this poet, obviously from your comments . Maria Williams February 24, 2020 at 3:11 AM No need, I was told by a reliable source ( who has since left) that it was written about me, especially as a few people around accused me of plagiarism. What a laugh! That's why the poem was called Stolen Melodies. Lin Lane February 23, 2020 at 11:16 PM Perhaps you were incorrect in assuming it was about you. You might consider writing Raw Thinker and asking. Lin Lane February 23, 2020 at 11:14 PM My complete comment was, "oh oh, raw. Good for you to tell this married one to be off with himself. You sound more like the broken sparrow with a delicate heart, but don't be sad. One day you will meet a handsome one who won't make your tears fall or have you needing Claritin. PS Sounds like you need a new location...come up from down under." From that I assumed the poem was about a man, since I said, "...be off with himself." Lin Lane February 23, 2020 at 11:05 PM If I supported a poet called Raw Thinker it was because I agreed with what he/she had written. I have always presented myself by using my real name. There have been a lot of disparaging comments on the site, written by poets who seem to be on two sides of the fence. It's best if that gate remains closed, as I'm closing the gate to PS. Maria Williams February 23, 2020 at 11:05 PM You probably don't remember Raw Thinker , its been a while since they wrote. I do know Stolen Melodies was written about me though, and this was part of your comment......'One day you will meet a handsome one who won't make your tears fall or have you needing Claritin. PS Sounds like you need a new location...come up from down under.'

Andrea Dietrich February 23, 2020 at 8:12 PM Lin, I am sorry to hear you are leaving. We have not corresponded very much, but I know what a good person you are. your poem is deserving of POTD. Congratulations on it. Thanks for all the concern I have seen you show for those who have been disparaged. Lin Lane February 23, 2020 at 8:18 PM Thank you for your kind thoughts, Andrea. We're both at fault for not keeping in closer touch. I wish I could say it was a pleasure to have written this last poem, but I felt it had to be documented. Judging by the reception its received I'll say it was well worth writing. I hope no one ignores being intimidated by anyone. I appreciate you taking time to comment.

Connie Marcum Wong February 23, 2020 at 8:04 PM This is excellent Lin. I have always admired your poetry and will be sad to see you leave. I am happy you are leaving your poetry up for us to enjoy. Congratulations on having this poem honored with POTD! My daughter just gave birth to a baby girl a few minutes ago so I am too happy to let anything bring me down. I ignore any rude comments and consider the source. New moon madness perhaps? Take care my friend. You will be missed. Hugs, Connie xxoo Quoth Theraven February 23, 2020 at 8:19 PM Connie, Oh my, my. Let this birth be a sign of new beginnings, and hope for us all. Wow, I wish happiness for you and your daughter's new joy. And to the poet's baby grand-daughter a happy birthday! -Richard Lin Lane February 23, 2020 at 8:09 PM Connie, congratulations on the birth of a new granddaughter! Thank you for the years we've shared as friends and commenting to each other. I see you remember the full moon madness, and I will always remember your phrase that inspired that poem. I have sincere affection for you and your poetic talents. Hugs to you, Connie. Mahalo

Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2020 at 7:45 PM I hope you stay. Bad apples are around but we love you, Lin. I have learned so much on this site. So sorry for your trouble :( Mark Koplin February 23, 2020 at 8:02 PM On a positive note, he is the only one who has trolled me. But I have only been on here for a couple of months. Mark Koplin February 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM This guy is nothing but a coward. Sticks and stones Lin Lane February 23, 2020 at 7:49 PM Thank you, Kim. Bad apples no longer bother me, but they do cause a rotten stench on the site. I left the site for another one years ago and have returned to PS several times, but I'm glad to say I'll not post here again. Perhaps only comments on poems of those I care about. It's been no trouble to expose what many of us have known and put up with for some time.

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