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Obsessive vs Expressive

writing should not become obsessive ~ but should always be expressive

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Jim Slaughter

Date: 6/30/2024 9:32:00 AM

Amen to that, Lin.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 6/29/2024 8:14:00 PM

This is a good thought. I guess writing can become addictive.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 6/29/2024 5:14:00 AM

True!!! People are writing 10 poems a day that has no appeal whatsoever to retain their position on the first page! PS should put the photo of POD and POW there instead or contest winners or organisers so there is some quality to what is written!

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2024 5:24:00 AM

I don't care about appearing on the first page or having potd or potw. I know it matters to lots of poets on the site, but I write and post because I choose to. Of course, I care that others read my poetry and comment, but if no one did, I'd still write. What some think is quality, I might not, but it's not my place to judge anyone's creations. Thanks for your thoughts, Krish.

David Kavanagh

Date: 6/29/2024 3:51:00 AM

I totally agree Lin, so many are obsessed with writing poems on a daily basis (sometimes hourly) regardless of whether they are expressive or not, well said (in my favourite form too), cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2024 4:12:00 AM

There's truth in quality over quantity, but if abundance contains timbre there's no default. Thanks for reading me, David. I know your chosen form is created with seventeen syllables... always written with thoughts of you. Thanks for the intro.

Daniel Caplin

Date: 6/29/2024 12:48:00 AM

Life is about balance, we should never become slaves to anyone or anything, it's about dividing our lives and time with Self, family, friends and work. A wonderful reminder.

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2024 1:56:00 AM

Not much in the world is balanced these days so it's important to keep everything in perspective priority. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Danny.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/28/2024 10:00:00 PM

sometimes we overextended our efforts to write deep poetry...your piece reminds us to keep ourselves balanced while writing. ..a remarkable monoku, lin...blessings

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2024 1:55:00 AM

Hi Nette and thanks for agreeing.

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 6/28/2024 9:26:00 PM

Exactly! A favorite write!

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2024 1:55:00 AM

Thank you, AA.

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/28/2024 5:03:00 PM

You certainly got that right! I agree 100%.

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2024 1:54:00 AM

Thanks for the support, Danny.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/28/2024 1:05:00 PM

So true Lin, wise words for sure. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 6/29/2024 1:54:00 AM

Thanks so much, Tom. My weekend is looking bright, although there's a storm moving into the Caribbean that may become a hurricane. And so, it begins.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/28/2024 10:26:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful Monoku write. You said so much in just one line. Yes, we need to be expressive when we write. Enjoy your day as you write it away.......................

Lin Lane
Date: 6/28/2024 12:10:00 PM

Thanks for the wonderful remarks you always manage to leave for me, Paula.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/28/2024 9:44:00 AM

well said Lin... me thinks I may be obsessive about poop poetry lol lol well i get enough stick for writing about poop not that i am posting any poop on soup these days lol :-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 6/28/2024 9:46:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. You post whatever you choose to share.