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Facing the Critics

So people have 
   told you 
to stop 
   People say you have no talent
Don't back down! 
   Critics are not creators 
You are! 
 Pick up your pens 
Poetry Soup poets!
  Write from the depths of your being! 
Write like your life depended on it!

Copyright © Matthew Anish | Year Posted 2015

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Cona Adams Date: 2/15/2015 3:02:00 PM Write on, Matthew! Sometimes we score, sometimes we flop, but as long as it keeps surging up inside us, we keep pouring out. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/20/2015 7:29:00 PM Nice one. Was this in that last chapbook of yours I got? It seems like I saw it before. Of course, any time, I am delighted to get a little chapbook from you, but I think I have no more copies of books of my own I can give you in return. I think you have copies of all the ones that I have left at my house! Login to Reply

M. L. Kiser Date: 1/20/2015 1:50:00 PM Good advice...too many are suppressed by negative reactions and how does one hone their skills if they do not press on? Thanks for the reminder. Login to Reply

Tim Smith Date: 1/19/2015 2:25:00 PM So true Matthew...practice makes perfect..it is good for the soul too Login to Reply

Dorian Petersen Potter Date: 1/19/2015 1:32:00 AM Very powerful pen Matthew! Yes let's a all poets write on with all we hold so dear. Great inspiration from your pen dear friend. have a very lovely day! :) love and hugs! xxxxx D. ^O^ Login to Reply