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No One Speaks For Me

praise for brave women ~ who never allow anyone to speak for them

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/11/2023 4:45:00 AM

Here, here, to we brave women who speak for ourselves. Nice Monoku. I liked it, Lin. Have a special day, Sara

Lin Lane
Date: 10/11/2023 6:33:00 AM

G'morning, Sara and thank you for commenting on my Monoku. Let's find something special in each day.

Terry Flood

Date: 9/21/2023 4:31:00 PM

I agree entirely, Lin. In fact… if my Annie was here right now, she’d say, “Like what he said.” ;-) A good point, well made.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/21/2023 4:35:00 PM

Thanks, Terry. Soooooooooo much.

Aysha Nuwas

Date: 9/20/2023 1:24:00 PM

Us women have to stick together. This is a wonderful Monoku and your comments lovely as well, lets hope for the best.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/21/2023 2:27:00 AM

Thank you very much, Aysha.

Mark Koplin

Date: 9/20/2023 5:52:00 AM

I’m so sick of some of these men who think they are better than women. I’m here to watch your back, not because I think you need it, but in case you want it.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 6:19:00 AM

Mark, I’ve always known you and so many others have been willing to step up for me and with me, and have done so each time someone took a shot. I appreciate all of you and you know I never play the part of a damsel in distress. If I have a problem with someone, I’d rather deal with it myself instead of drawing others in. What I want from everyone is to stop throwing darts and put time to better use by writing poetry. Isn’t that why we’re here? It shouldn’t be to hang around waiting for some juicy chance to pounce on people in blogs.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/20/2023 4:07:00 AM

Lin, I agree with your comments. It's unfortunate that some members continue to be bullies at every opportunity they get and yet they pretend to be supportive of others on here. I think their true colors are more exposed now than ever. Your true friends and supporters are all that really matter.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 4:15:00 AM

Thank you, Tania. I take your words to heart and agree that my true friends know me, and that's what is important. Those who do not may think what they will, and I've no doubt their ears have been tickled by those who dislike me. Let them, for I couldn't care less.

John Lawless

Date: 9/20/2023 3:50:00 AM

Nor should they. And I second all that Arthur said.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 3:53:00 AM

Thank you so sincerely for your friendship, John. You and I have respected each other for years, too. You were the first to welcome me back to PS, and I'll never forget that. Hugs.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/20/2023 12:05:00 AM

You have always stood up not only for you but others, and you have also always listened to others, even more important and is a fine balancing act, you also respect multiple views with a goal of unity and kindness as a result. To be strong and also listen to others is a very desirable personality trait! Hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/20/2023 6:42:00 AM

I'm totally chocked up reading your comments thanks to you both for such support, unfortunately things will never change around here as we know this leopard never changes his spots not matter what account name he comes back under - always the same belittling and bullying and making himself look whiter than white.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 3:30:00 AM

Arthur, your kind comments mean so very much to me. Thank you seems but meager words to offer in return. You and I have been friends for years and we've been in many battles that we thought were worth the effort. PS was calm before the return of one who held an olive branch out to me in one hand and a dagger in the other. I believe Satan deceives in the same manner.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 3:29:00 AM

PS should be a gathering place for poets who wish nothing more than to write poetry without being falsely accused of slandering another. I've been gifted with a lifetime membership, and I'll not disregard the honor that person has bestowed on me by writing trivial nonsense. Call them bullies, trolls, or anything else, but I'll not give any of them the satisfaction of annoying me to the point that I use my pen as a sword against them.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 3:29:00 AM

Fooling others with talk of peace when all he offers is slurs and what he thinks is clever wit aimed at many people is not the way to make peace. He wrote that he thinks the past should stay buried and yet he digs it up. Another continues to try vexing me, but I don't care what rumors she spreads. There are no winners in a war, and I will not be dragged into another. You wrote that I have a goal of "unity and kindness," and I do. Respect is earned by having it for others. By admitting your faults and flaws and not repeating your bad habits.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 3:28:00 AM

I have many friends in PS who have shown me mutual respect and I choose to hold on to those who accept me for what I've done and who I am. I value my poetry far too much to defame it by wasting my words on the likes of them. Arthur, thank you again for your gracious and kind-hearted thoughts of me. I cherish them and offer you my respect and hugs in return.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/19/2023 9:37:00 PM

Bravo!

Lin Lane
Date: 9/19/2023 11:39:00 PM

Thanks so very much, Seeker.

Akkina Downing

Date: 9/19/2023 7:25:00 PM

Amen amen amen!!! I am totally with you, Lin. Thanks for reminding us.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/19/2023 7:37:00 PM

You are so very welcome, Akkina. Thanks for agreeing.

The Situation

Date: 9/19/2023 6:35:00 PM

Be your own hero. Speak up for the poor the defenceless, women and your faith.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/19/2023 6:56:00 PM

Thanks a lot for your comment, TS.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/19/2023 4:26:00 PM

Lin, Amen to that, we all need to stick together, hugs.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/19/2023 4:38:00 PM

We do, Tania and you’re right there with us. Thank you for being a strong woman who doesn’t let anyone walk over you.

David Kavanagh

Date: 9/19/2023 3:37:00 PM

I certainly don’t speak for you Lin, but do find myself nodding at this one, nice Monoku, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 9/19/2023 4:09:00 PM

I’ll take your nods as affirmation that you agree with my Monoku. David. You respect women and in turn, I respect you. Thanks, sweet friend.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/19/2023 3:09:00 PM

Thanks for posting Lin this, ii won't let any man especially one who bullies and belittles people be a mouthpiece for me, hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 9/21/2023 4:44:00 PM

Thanks for your return message, Aysha.

Aysha Nuwas
Date: 9/20/2023 1:26:00 PM

Bravo, Women have been mistreated since like forever, lets stand together united and strong.

Lin Lane
Date: 9/20/2023 4:22:00 AM

lol I read that. I took it as the underbelly of snakes. I don't slither in the grass.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 9/20/2023 12:10:00 AM

There is an underbelly of soup here, that fools many.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/19/2023 6:02:00 PM

aww bless now hes done a blog showing what a caring sort of bloke he is welcoming new poets with open arms, shame he doesnt do that to the ones he drove away

Lin Lane
Date: 9/19/2023 3:12:00 PM

I admire you for having made that comment, Jan. Too many indulge such people who speak with bad intentions.