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Blocking is something you can do on All Poetry 

I Have One Poet Blocked Now

I used to block people for being rude, but this hurt me, so I unblocked them all.
I unblocked them at the same time, and I felt lighter, happier and lovelier.
Since that time I have only blocked one poet. 
I blocked this person because what they said to me was borderline insane.
It was a threat, and it was ugly.
It was nonsensical, for I had not done what they said I had done.
I think they accused me of being unkind.
I reread my words to them, and knew they were not unkind.
It was not even a criticism. It was a compliment.
I blocked them because they claimed they wanted to “argue with me”.
I do not argue, even in person.
That is why you are blocked if you are the one poet I have blocked.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 11:12 AM
What a moron! You know, I have a couple of people blocked simply because I don't want to deal with them. I am too old to put up with their s--t! I am a nice, good, thoughtful, kind person, so when someone is nasty to me, it is totally unwarranted. I am quick to apologize when I have done wrong, but I don't deserve and will not abide rudeness and nastiness...especially here when there are so many wonderful people to relate to.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 4:11 AM
I feel the same way, but giving 11 people a second "chance" made me feel great.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 9:29 AM
A blockhead that was.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 4:11 AM
"a block head" - I like that!
Cunningham Avatar
August 2, 2021 at 7:55 AM
Sad that you've had to do this Caren, I thought the trolling on here had stopped. If you get any more nasty comments screen shot them and forward to admin. Hope you're well. Tom
Krutsinger Avatar
August 3, 2021 at 4:12 AM
It was on on this site, Tom. It was on AP.
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