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Don'T Criticise

don't criticise others they might be putting in more effort than you


Written 27th December 2019.

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Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2019

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April 17, 2023 at 10:27 AM

I love this Tom, and it is so true to you, you help others instead of criticizing them. It seems we are supposed to be encouraging but are accused of false flattery instead. I find this a warm environment and am sticking to it! ;)

April 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM

Thank you very much Anaya, im happy you liked it. Greetings from Rhodes, Greece. Tom

February 1, 2022 at 6:51 AM

How true.... ! You are a gentleman who think in gentlemanly ways ! If everyone had paid heed to it !

February 1, 2022 at 7:10 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I'm pleased that you liked it. Tom

Jessica Renee Dawson

January 26, 2020 at 11:41 PM

So true, an interesting thought!

January 27, 2020 at 2:23 AM

Thank you very much J. R. Tom

January 10, 2020 at 10:54 AM

This is beautiful. I love this masterpiece. Happy new year friend. Keep the lines blessing.

January 10, 2020 at 1:14 PM

Thank you very much Funom, happy you liked it. A very happy new year to you too. Tom

Panagiota Romios

January 9, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Well done. Very true and Congralations, belated, though the be. Panagiota

January 9, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Thank you Panagiota, I always find it better to help others than criticise them. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

December 30, 2019 at 10:08 AM

Few words, much said. Wish all could remember this. Happy New Year 2020.....

December 30, 2019 at 10:22 AM

Thank you Paula, glad you liked it. Happy New year to you too. Tom

Gordon Mcconnell

December 29, 2019 at 3:58 PM

A fine set of words Tom, such great advice too which we all should take to heed. Have a great new year, Blessings,Gordon

December 29, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Thank you very much Gordon, I hope you too have a wonderful new year. Tom.

December 29, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Hi Tom, I agree with your wise words. Happy New year my friend. Enjoy the rest of your day:-) Alexis

December 29, 2019 at 3:55 PM

Thank you very much Alexis, hope youre well. Best wishes for 2020. Tom

Barry Stebbings

December 29, 2019 at 2:08 PM

Quite right, Tom. Good luck in the contest. // Barry

December 29, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Thanks very much Barry. Happy New year to you. Tom

December 29, 2019 at 11:12 AM

'E' (Excellence) for Effort, I always say! Good Luck, Tom! Happy 2020, Gershon

December 29, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Well said Gershon, folk can only do their best and I applaud them for giving it their best shot. Happy New year to you too. Tom

Kai Michael Neumann

December 28, 2019 at 12:42 PM

And do not judge, it only leads to sadness ...

December 28, 2019 at 1:58 PM

Thanks Kai, so true. Tom

December 27, 2019 at 9:16 PM

some people struggle at what is easier for others...good advice... congrats on your win :) hugs

December 28, 2019 at 3:48 AM

Thank you Sandra, you're right. Hope you have a happy new year. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

December 27, 2019 at 8:26 PM

GREAT message here, Tom. Congrats on the winner list.

December 27, 2019 at 8:37 PM

Thank you Andrea, hope the coming new year brings you good health and happiness. Tom

December 27, 2019 at 8:04 PM

Yes, Tom, could be true. The finger usually points back at yourself.

December 27, 2019 at 8:10 PM

So very true Kim, Tom

December 27, 2019 at 3:21 PM

Words of wisdom indeed, Tom. Congrats on your fine win.

December 27, 2019 at 3:43 PM

Thank you line, hope you have a happy new year. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

December 27, 2019 at 2:55 PM

Hello Tom Comnningham thes are true words. I agree with you. Have a nice day my fiend.

December 27, 2019 at 3:04 PM

Thank you Darlene, hope you had a lovely Christmas. Tom

December 27, 2019 at 10:36 AM

I agree, It is hard for me to criticize if I am going to be criticized by God. congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

December 27, 2019 at 11:42 AM

Thank you Eve, everyone has talents some can perform better than others so we shouldnt be too quick to judge. Tom

December 27, 2019 at 10:27 AM

I agree... sadly some love to do it.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

December 27, 2019 at 11:37 AM

Thank you S. O, people can only do their best, it's only as you get older and wiser that you learn to step back. Thanks too for hosting. Tom

December 27, 2019 at 10:26 AM

I often told apprentices that I trained to do their job to the best of their ability as it was their only resume.....

December 27, 2019 at 11:28 AM

Thanks John, that's all you can expect of folk, you can always tell those who don't pull their weight though. As long as they're giving it their best shot. Tom

December 27, 2019 at 8:39 AM

Good point Tom. Well done :)

December 27, 2019 at 10:57 AM

Thanks very much Heidi, hope you're still enjoying the festivities. Tom

December 27, 2019 at 8:17 AM

Perfect!

December 27, 2019 at 10:48 AM

Thanks very much Bobby. Tom

December 27, 2019 at 7:09 AM

Another poem of truth and wisdom--well said, Tom. All the best.

December 27, 2019 at 10:48 AM

Thank you very much Vijay, Hope you're well. Tom

Charles Messina

December 27, 2019 at 6:33 AM

One often doesn't know what a poet is thinking when writing, their perspective is also often way off. You are right my friend, one should never criticize another's work. Best wishes for a win, Tom. Charlie

December 27, 2019 at 6:41 AM

Thank you Charlie, you're so right. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis

December 27, 2019 at 3:20 AM

Absolutely my friend, Tom. Good luck!

December 27, 2019 at 5:13 AM

Thank you Demetrios, no one knows how much effort folk put in so we should respect that. Tom

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