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Don'T Criticise

don't criticise others they might be putting in more effort than you Written 27th December 2019. One Liner Poetry Contest Sponsored By Silent One.

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Valsa George

Date: 2/1/2022 6:51:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/1/2022 7:10:00 AM

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

Jessica Renee Dawson

Date: 1/26/2020 11:41:00 PM

So true, an interesting thought!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/27/2020 2:23:00 AM

Thank you very much J. R. Tom

Funom Makama

Date: 1/10/2020 10:54:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/10/2020 1:14:00 PM

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

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/9/2020 3:29:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/9/2020 7:41:00 PM

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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/30/2019 10:08:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2019 10:22:00 AM

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

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 12/29/2019 3:58:00 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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/29/2019 4:16:00 PM

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

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/29/2019 3:32:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/29/2019 3:55:00 PM

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

Barry Stebbings

Date: 12/29/2019 2:08:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/29/2019 3:20:00 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/29/2019 11:12:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/29/2019 2:12:00 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

Date: 12/28/2019 12:42:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/28/2019 1:58:00 PM

Thanks Kai, so true. Tom

Sandra Adams

Date: 12/27/2019 9:16:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/28/2019 3:48:00 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/27/2019 8:26:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 8:37:00 PM

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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/27/2019 8:04:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 8:10:00 PM

So very true Kim, Tom

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/27/2019 3:21:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 3:43:00 PM

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

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/27/2019 2:55:00 PM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 3:04:00 PM

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

Eve Roper

Date: 12/27/2019 10:36:00 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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 11:42:00 AM

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

Silent One

Date: 12/27/2019 10:27:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 11:37:00 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

John Lawless

Date: 12/27/2019 10:26:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 11:28:00 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

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/27/2019 8:39:00 AM

Good point Tom. Well done :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 10:57:00 AM

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

Bobby May

Date: 12/27/2019 8:17:00 AM

Perfect!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 10:48:00 AM

Thanks very much Bobby. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/27/2019 7:09:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 10:48:00 AM

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

Charles Messina

Date: 12/27/2019 6:33:00 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

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 6:41:00 AM

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

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/27/2019 3:20:00 AM

Absolutely my friend, Tom. Good luck!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/27/2019 5:13:00 AM

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