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Simply silent witnesses too cowardly to confront clear wrondoings, supporting... negativity. They give bullies oxygen, cheering from the sidelines. Why fuel their self-destruction with pat on the back? They force-feed addicts poison offering encouragement when the medicine should be life-changing tough love Date written: 03/26/2021

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Kim Merryman

Date: 3/28/2021 3:16:00 PM

A well needed message these days. Congrats on your win, Edward! Blessings, Kim M

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/28/2021 3:57:00 PM

Thank you so much, Kim:-)

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/27/2021 5:59:00 AM

Very good points Edward. Thoughtful and well written :)

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/27/2021 6:31:00 AM

Thank you very much, Heidi:-) Have a blessed weekend!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/26/2021 8:38:00 PM

Yes...lots to ponder in these verses. Excellent form and imagery, and so aptly titled. Enjoyable read, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/27/2021 4:28:00 AM

Thank you, L.Milton:-)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/26/2021 6:28:00 PM

Yes, to love is to want the best for someone which sometimes includes tough love. Great, Edward!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/26/2021 7:34:00 PM

Thank you very much, Kim:-)

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/26/2021 4:55:00 PM

when the medicine should be life-changing tough love I agree with you it should be presented in an austere, hard-loving way..., in the meanwhile how many lives should be broken..., great Idea and great poem Dear Edward, best wishes

Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/26/2021 5:05:00 PM

Thank you for the wonderful feedback and best wishes, Lasaab:-) Blessings to you!