In Case You Missed It - Revisit

My eyes have not grown too weak or dim to ignore what they've long been seeing pretenders who wear a mask of disguise like a skier who's not proficient at skiing Everyone who labels him/herself a 'poet' thinks he's composed brilliant words, versed but lacks ability, and some of us know it, and receives high praise; payback reimbursed Is it because some seek insincere empty words to gain a like response as a misbegotten debt? Could it be they want undeserved admiration for posting things a serious poet would regret? And what of time consuming contest entries that tower in skilled verse above most of the rest, only to see everyone received a first place finish when theirs is ignored but clearly one of the best. IT'S A SLAP IN THE FACE!!! Let's not overlook when the final results are in those who give nods to each other as number one It's obvious they don't always deserve the win. Doesn't that spoil both the challenge and the fun? Go ahead and point out that I shouldn't complain because I stopped entering contests months ago and seldom post on a site where some would reign. but I discover things that make me say, "WHOA!" Not so many fake names appear by a cheating judge and I thank all of those who plowed that farrow There are times when we all need a bit of a nudge to make sure the path we walk is straight and narrow Now I've learned that the advertisement displays are prohibiting Connie Wong from enjoying her part in reading and commenting in her loveliest of ways. Connie is a talented poet, with a pure, loving heart. My premium membership is up at the end of May by now you've gathered that I'll not be renewing but I'll still occasionally post on any given day. Thank you for reading what has long been brewing Comments are welcome if you would like to share your thoughts, agreeable and even if they're not We all have opinions; a community should care about problems...unless you just don't give a squat and if that's the case, I totally understand that, too