Rama Balasubramanian Poet Sonnet

Negative People Criticize

"Criticizing others is akin to criticizing God" 
"Moment we are critical of our critic we become a critic"
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Words pierce the soft heart, stay there forever
Mind recollects them oftentimes in life
Spoken words for lifelong give joy or tear
Still criticizing others is in rife

Feeling worthless, many tears often shed
depression often ends in suicide
Painful thoughts, existing as living dead
If they did the same, wouldn't it hurt your pride

You speak out of hatred, bloated ego
He who can't praise is never respected
Only if your habits you will forego,
you will receive love, help, praise and respect

For critical talks you're hated by all
All condemn, in everyone's eyes you fall
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Bhagvad Gita 18.61 - The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart, O Arjuna, and is directing the wanderings of all living entities, who are seated as on a machine, made of the material energy.

Matthew 7: 1-3
Judge not, that ye be not judged.

2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

25.06.2021

For	Charlotte Puddifoot, Contemporary Sonnet contest
Syllable count checked at HMS

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Sotto Poet July 31, 2021 at 8:45 AM Back with congratulations, Rama, and thanks for your email and visit to my page. Blessings and best wishes.

Christuraj Alex July 30, 2021 at 8:39 PM In fact, I had gone through this work, though I did not comment at that moment. 'For critical talks you're hated by all All condemn, in everyone's eyes you fall" This, indeed, is very psychological. Congratulations!

Jan Allison June 30, 2021 at 6:09 PM wise words indeed Rama there are a few here who should read this poem! hugs jan xx

Judy Ball June 28, 2021 at 9:03 PM Oh well said Rama. I know someone just like that. He never has a good word for anyone. Great job here and love the Scripture verses. God Bless, JB

Beryl Edmonds June 27, 2021 at 10:03 AM Well said Rama, I’ve been subjected to insults and criticism throughout life and it hurts more than the negative critic could ever know… Best wishes, Belle

Evelyn Judy Buehler June 26, 2021 at 12:48 PM Kindness and helpfulness should be the rule of speech. Your poem is so well done, and encourages positivity. Blessings, Evelyn

Demetrios Trifiatis June 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM Daring and powerful writing that provokes the mind, my dearest friend, Rama! Good luck with the contest.

Supraja Kannan June 26, 2021 at 9:17 AM Though constructive critics help us improve, many do it intentionally to hurt others... Powerful poetry... Rama Balasubramanian June 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM Thanks Supraja. I agree.

Sara Kendrick June 26, 2021 at 8:20 AM Good one. If a child lives with criticism they grow up to criticize. Your lines read like a winner to me. Way go go. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara..The Bible says in Jesus words, "judge not, for by that you will be judged". Sara Kendrick June 26, 2021 at 5:07 PM Yes, Jesus had it right. It is hard to hold our tongue sometimes but we do some judging sometimes which is not a good thing. Sara Rama Balasubramanian June 26, 2021 at 11:06 AM Thanks Sara for wonderful comments and bible qoute. I added them to my poem. Have a wonderful weekend friend

Joanna Daniel June 26, 2021 at 8:18 AM Great poem, Rama, criticism can also help in growth, if you take it positively:) but, critical words do hurt.. Rama Balasubramanian June 26, 2021 at 11:07 AM I agree completely. Have a wonderful weekend friend

Gordon Mcconnell June 25, 2021 at 1:25 PM A very insightful piece penned so excellently Rama, we really need to be as positive as we can whenever we can. Take care, Gordon Rama Balasubramanian June 26, 2021 at 11:08 AM Thanks for the wonderful compliment. I agree. Have a wonderful weekend friend

Daniel Turner June 25, 2021 at 10:36 AM Well done, Rama. In a society of tolerance, unfortunately we must accept the good with the bad. The reality is we all have faults. Negativity is no worse than dishonesty, pride, greed or any other human flaw of which there are many. Rama Balasubramanian June 25, 2021 at 11:23 AM Thanks. I agree all have faults but some are so egoistic that they feel they are perfect and criticize others. Have a wonderful weekend

Mystic Rose Rose June 25, 2021 at 9:53 AM The word is a blade a sword used for good or evil, wish we would realize how the impact would affect another long before it is spoken, Nicely penned dear poet. :) Rama Balasubramanian June 25, 2021 at 11:21 AM We should think before talking and always say positive things. Better to remain silent than to criticize. Thanks for the compliment. Have a wonderful weekend.

Marilene Evans June 25, 2021 at 8:56 AM Great poem. So true, negative people always, criticize, complain and compare. I stay away from negative people... Rama Balasubramanian June 25, 2021 at 11:19 AM Best solution, you cannot change them that's the way they are.. Thanks for the compliment.

Tom Cunningham June 25, 2021 at 8:51 AM Unless.we are masters in every field we shouldnt criticise anyone. Well written Rama, have a. Lovely weekend. Tom Rama Balasubramanian June 25, 2021 at 11:18 AM I agree and that's not possible. Enjoy your weekend Tom

Sotto Poet June 25, 2021 at 7:54 AM Fantastically written poem; some people have unpleasant words and expressions that impede progress; it's always preferable to maintain our boundaries from bitterness and criticism. Good luck with the contest, my friend. Rama Balasubramanian June 25, 2021 at 8:03 AM Thanks for the wonderful comments. Have a wonderful weekend.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 25, 2021 at 7:39 AM - True ... some have only negative thoughts and words ... I keep my distance ... great written ... luck in the contest, Rama :) - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Rama Balasubramanian June 25, 2021 at 8:02 AM Thanks.A wonderful weekend and hugs right back to you!