Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Not All Poets Are Kindred Souls

Not all poets are kindred souls
That theory is full of holes
For a few, poetry extols
Different goals    Different goals

Words guided by what's in our hearts
Wanderlusts or humorous thoughts
I value artful counterparts
I don't hurl darts    I don't hurl darts

Don't point fingers of shame at me
I treat no one with treachery
and I don't act like a queen bee
Hypocrisy         Hypocrisy

Don't harm poets with pen or knife
If you're unhappy with your life 
Why are you filled with angst and strife
Like Barney Fife    Like Barney Fife

Sadness is a depressing trait
A mood that might simply abate
If you stop whining... mitigate
No need for hate     No need for hate

I'm not part of a gang or pack
My friends and I do not attack
We have not stabbed you in the back
Disgruntled flack     Disgruntled flack

Take screenshots like a bombardier
We've no need to tremble in fear
You've no reason to shed a tear
Now is that clear?     Now is that clear?

With poisoned seeds of malice sown
Repeated complaints you bemoan
A cawing crow you now are known
Contentious prone     Contentious prone

Broken fences will never mend
With a mindset that will not bend
Into those depths I'll not descend
I will transcend     I will transcend

I'll write no more and waste my time
On one who thinks her views sublime
I will choose a healthier clime
To write in rhyme    To write in rhyme

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Joanna Daniel September 2, 2021 at 2:24 AM I love the form you chose to bring out your point, Jenna, I guess some are just not mature enough, as you say, we must transcend:)

Indiana Shaw August 23, 2021 at 5:49 PM Jenna, I just love the echo that emphasise's each verse, nicely put, I write on politics, so do I belong to this gulity list : / Jenna Logan August 23, 2021 at 6:27 PM The problem I have with poets and politics is that some(one in particular lately) seems to think her views are the only ones that are correct. I confess that I haven't read you enough to know if you're guilty or not, but I will read you. I believe everyone has the right to be heard or to write about their opinion, but no one should be called names for it. Thanks for reading me tonight, Indiana.

Harry Horsman August 22, 2021 at 8:41 PM Oh yes, love this, talk about weeding the trolls out! They'll never win while we have poets like yourself Jenna. love this is amazing poetry. In regards to your reply to Jan, its is not unknown, for a troll to leave and then return under another name, we once had a guy here, that died and then he wrote a blog and address it from is wife, sometimes i believe he still here, some of the patterns fit his profile. Anyhow Jenna you are a gem, a tough one at that. Jenna Logan August 23, 2021 at 2:11 AM Hi Harry. It's despicable what the person you describe did. Some people hide behind masks and we wonder what's out of tune in their minds. Thank you for such sweet support. I appreciate your visit to my poetry.

Jan Allison August 19, 2021 at 3:17 PM powerful ink Jenna, love the impact of the repeated phrase. Not sure what has been going on recently but In the past I've seen nasty poems and comments made and then removed but all too often the damage is done. one thing for sure you will be here to write on! hugs jan xx Jenna Logan August 20, 2021 at 3:44 AM Thanks, Jan. The form is Monotetra. What's been happening is dogmatism. One person intolerable of those who have different views in soup has been replaced by another who resorts to name calling when someone disagrees with her. Chicken Little didn't fly into such tantrums. I didn't want to let the name calling slide. Thanks for the supportive comments.

Tom Cunningham August 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM It used to be a lot worse some time back on here Jenna and many talented poets left because of it. Agree to disagree, everyone has different opinions on most subjects and people should respect that. I remember when I was at work I worked along many from different cultures and faiths and yes we didn't see eye to eye on many things but we respected each others opinions and beliefs. Tom William Darnell Sr August 23, 2021 at 12:29 AM One more thing, Ms. Jenna, it'll be a fav for sure. William Darnell Sr August 23, 2021 at 12:17 AM Hi, Jenna, Tom, and Jan! I'm glad I decided to come home. Anyways; Changes begin within ourselves first before we can illuminate outwards. The only reason I am commenting here is that I like all three of you, folks. Again, excellent penning, Ms. Jenna. Don't give up hope for all things being because miracles' do happen; I'm living proof. I genuinely hope you find your way through this wholeheartedly cause this is madness. I follow all of you, and I am sorry I have never commented on people's poetry, such as yourselves, because I had to get me straight first and foremost. Well, I'm Home now, and things will change as far as me commenting on other's poetry. Again, Ms. Jenna, excellent penning here; keep up the good work, and I love everything about your rhyme. To you beautiful people, you, I bid you good night. Best of Wishes, William Jenna Logan August 20, 2021 at 3:38 AM You're right, Tom. It's all a matter of disrespect. Some people are so gung ho about their beliefs that they rage when someone has different ones. That's ridiculously closed-minded and obtuse. Thanks for your thoughts. Jan Allison August 19, 2021 at 3:14 PM Sadly nothing changes I've lost too many friends on the site because they couldnt cope with the bitching and backbiting, I thought it had got better but sadly its not the case as Jenna's poem shows

Gordon Mcconnell August 19, 2021 at 1:46 PM Great pen Jenna telling it as it is but with great imagery and insightful word too. Especially love your final line as it's music to my ears like myself to write in rhyme! Take care always, Gordon Jenna Logan August 20, 2021 at 3:36 AM Thank you very much, Gordon.

Rico Leffanta August 19, 2021 at 11:06 AM Penultimate verse a certain winner! Aloha! Rico Jenna Logan August 19, 2021 at 12:47 PM I stopped entering contests months ago, but thanks for the encouraging comment, Rico.

Mark Koplin August 19, 2021 at 10:52 AM Brilliantly written Jenna! Anytime someone post a political poem they should expect different points of view without knocking over their bucket of cr$&y Jenna Logan August 19, 2021 at 10:56 AM Yep, they can dish it out but can't take it in return. Strange how closed-minded some people can be. It's hypocrisy to the max. Thanks for leaving your thoughts, Mark. I'm in full agreement with you.

Susan Woodrow August 19, 2021 at 9:12 AM excellent rhyme and esp. the refrains!! as you say, we must transcend :) Jenna Logan August 19, 2021 at 9:46 AM Thanks for commenting, Susan. It's good judgement to rise above the bitterness of revenge. There's no need for name calling, so I'm over the petty niggling.

Unseeking Seeker August 19, 2021 at 6:40 AM Wow! Superb write Jenna! Outstanding, in fact Jenna Logan August 19, 2021 at 7:18 AM Thank you for your kind thoughts, Seeker.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 19, 2021 at 6:40 AM This place sure felt more kindred before politics took over. Poets are a funny bunch, I’d say a little more sensitive than most. Keep flexing your poetic chops. xomo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 19, 2021 at 7:56 AM Yup. x Jenna Logan August 19, 2021 at 7:18 AM You're absolutely right, Mo. Everyone has an opinion, but problems arise when disrespect is shown for what another believes. It's exasperating.

Victor Buhagiar August 19, 2021 at 5:27 AM Even carpets have a pattern and maybe one of them was unjustified in its pattern. Forget is my motto. Hugs. Jenna Logan August 19, 2021 at 5:31 AM A loose thread that was cut. Forgive and forget…part right.

Caren Krutsinger August 19, 2021 at 4:35 AM Jenna, This is beautifully done. "Take screenshots like a bombardier We've no need to tremble in fear You've no reason to shed a tear Now is that clear? Now is that clear?" Love this! And it is clear to me! Jenna Logan August 19, 2021 at 5:31 AM Thanks for highlighting what you liked, Caren.

David Kavanagh August 19, 2021 at 4:26 AM Excellent writing Jenna, sometimes when dealing with intransigence, it’s better to circumvent, not with a pincer movement, more in a bypass manner, that way your path continues to forge ahead; cheers David Jenna Logan August 19, 2021 at 12:47 PM ;) David Kavanagh August 19, 2021 at 11:21 AM Clinically done indeed Jenna Logan August 19, 2021 at 5:33 AM I’ve done a surgical bypass with this one. Thanks for your thoughts, David.