Dr Hitendra Mehta Poet Free verse

I Am Bored With Poetrysoup

I am bored with Poetrysoup

Premier Poetry website rekindled my poetic talent 
Veterans loved my work and inspired to showcase talent
But soon got entangled in Members Contest
Contests more of mutual admiration club than talent hunt
One Premium Member placing other high on winners list
Ordinary Members often accomodated below Glory list      

Poetrysoup Members Contest rules needs revision
Premium Membership based on fees not on merits and contribution   
Novice at times get chance to judge veteran 
And post three poems in Poetrysoup Contest tilting fair play condition
Rules need revision, Premium Membership should be criteria driven
Either based on 25 Top Ten wins or upon posting of 150 poems  
Top 50 of Poetrysoup Contest should conduct contests and groom 

Though bored yet good platform of poetic expression is Poetrysoup  

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By Hitendra Mehta
April 2011

Placed 7th in Members Contest - I am bored with______ by Linda Marie 

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P.S - Its not intended to offend the Premium Members. Few of them have 
really supported me and loved my visuals and flow. The idea is to make
this platform more stronger and meritorious to groom real talent.
Winning Top Ten and accumulating marks is okay but ultimate gratification
lies in showcasing the visuals with seamless flow of theme and packaging
same in adorable poetic forms.

Ventured this caustic one hoping that it will bring about positive changes.

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Black Eyed Susan June 7, 2011 at 6:42 AM Congratulations on your win! Some of it's a catch 22. How can you get to have 25 wins to become a premium member if only premium members are getting the wins? I have just learned to accept that every member is subjective and my idea of what's good and their ideas of what's good aren't always going to match. Unfortunately, it may take us dying for them to appreciate our work!

Don Johnson May 24, 2011 at 1:57 AM Congratulations is your due, may the words zig zag n come to you cheers mate Don

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2011 at 10:30 PM congratulations on your win, Hitendra.I see you inspired a lot of comments with this one. And I am sure you saw the big blog controversey! I think it is a thing that will never be resolved as long as we do not have blind judging.

Rhys Matthew May 21, 2011 at 11:05 AM Very good, clever stuff. Impressed at how you conveyed an honest message in an inoffensive way. Shouldn't poets be commentators, too?

Carol Sunshine Brown May 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM Congratulations Hitendra on your win in Linda-Marie's contest. Love,Carol

Cherie Durbin May 15, 2011 at 6:44 AM A bold piece, Hitendra. Congratulations on your win!

Joseph Osita May 14, 2011 at 5:49 AM I liked your constructive criticism that will trigger a postive change.Congrats on your success in Linda's contest! Joseph

Don Johnson May 13, 2011 at 3:07 AM Dear Hitendra better out then kept right in, opinion held it is no sin, im no expert on the block if my verse gets worse i'll wear a frock Don

John Freeman May 12, 2011 at 4:20 PM Great to see your success Hitendra, with this worthy poem's winner circle presentation. Agape, Moses

Jack Horne May 12, 2011 at 12:31 PM LOL Many congrats on your win, Hitendra : )

Carolyn Devonshire May 12, 2011 at 9:44 AM Congratulations, Hitendra. I guess the sponsor took no offense and I no none was intended. Still, Diane Locksley's "I am bored with egos" is apparently the only poem that didn't place in this contest. You know how much I enjoyed the message in your great poem. Congratulations on your win, Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta May 12, 2011 at 7:06 AM Congratulations on the win in the contest of Linda, Hitendra

Gautami Phookan May 12, 2011 at 12:43 AM Oh, Hitendra!You're hurt.being new here,don't know the rest.but what i realized after motherhood and all,one feels so good having girl friends here.to love them and receive their affection..and girls will always remain girls at heart,even when they're women.instant connect, thoughts tastes also match and the rest follows. Nonetheless yours is a wonderful, creative write. many Congrats on your win.if i sound motherly ,think of this as professional hazard :) cheers and regards,gautami

Tahera Mannan May 11, 2011 at 9:52 PM Hey Hitendra you have rightly described some of the problems of this site. many congrats.

Ralph Taylor May 11, 2011 at 8:08 PM Congrats on your win, Hitendra. Nice going. Ralph

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 11, 2011 at 6:58 PM Congrats Hitendra on your success in my contest luv with this exciting entry and read.. awesome.. thankxx for constant support..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 1, 2011 at 7:25 AM thankxx for supporting my current contest Hitendra.. good luck... will read fully at end of May when judging after returning from Italy luv.. am sure ..am certain.. will be utterly amazed .. have a great Sunday.. did read your footnote luv..

Diane Locksley April 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM Hurrah! You describe the contest problems perfectly Hitendra. Carolyn had suggested I read this poem after she read mine on being bored with egos. You and I are thinking alike. The jig is up PMs. We know a few of you only pick your friends as winners. Hope you'll check out my poem on this subject Hitendra. Together we are making a statement. I'm so glad I read this. You made my day! Best to you, Diane (a fave for me also)

Carolyn Devonshire April 27, 2011 at 12:03 PM Hitendra, just want you to know I've been asking folks to take a look at this and they all seem to agree with what you said. We are missing the intent of writing better poetry when we become so absorbed in contests. Blessings to you for having the courage to speak out. Love, Carolyn

Gwendolen Song April 26, 2011 at 6:46 PM I believe you have a valid point in this write and hopefully will receive strong attention by those who can make change. As with any art, the beauty and merit is in the eyes of the beholder and therefore I believe that is why on Poetry Soup a novice can judge what is beauty in his/his own eyes. Thankfully, there is a PS competition where the best of the best is judged by experienced poets.

James Fraser April 26, 2011 at 3:25 PM Carrie has hit the nail on the head, all judging should be blind. I would welcome an explanation as to why the poets names should be on the entries? I can't get my head around this scenario?????????

Jimmy Anderson April 26, 2011 at 8:13 AM Well everyone knows my views already Hitendra and I think I've offended some of the Premium Members because they have blocked me from commenting on their works...This poem is very enlightening!! Bravo!!! Jimmy

Carrie Richards April 26, 2011 at 6:45 AM Hitendra...I applaud you for airing what so many are feeling. I have been fortunate to place high in some of the contests....and although writing is often inspired for me, by the contests....I DO see the how far the scales are so unbalanced in favor of premium members...I like your suggestion..setting limits would be a good idea. There is very obvious favoritism also...not all...but some judge favorites over and over.I am a firm believer in blind judging...no names! Kuddos to you for this poem

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2011 at 5:46 PM YOU SAID A MOUTHFUL, Hitendra. Some people DO use contests to reward friends. One member even told me she's only friends with another because she places high in her contests. It's gotten out of hand and I'd like to see panels judging, not just ONE member. Your poem is ACES in my book! Goes to my faves and I hope others see what you are describing is really happening here. BRAVO!!! Love, Carolyn

Poet Destroyer A April 23, 2011 at 9:09 PM OO! yes positive change.. and good luck with the contest.... I had fun reading your poem, take care and have your self a happy and safe Easter! always p.d.

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