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narcissists with huge egos slither and slink ~ hmmm, what would Rumi think a sly smile on their lips, thinking it's a disguise ~ not from many eyes having an overly aggressive attitude ~ it's just plain a-rse rude they are like lemons with sour zest ~ for goodness sake, please give it a rest

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/28/2024 11:28:00 AM

There's a lot of narcissism around these days and it's not easy to deal with. I love what and how you write. A little salty language helps brighten things up and clarifies our thoughts and reflections. It's not alien to the atmosphere here. Even Shakespeare would approve!

Lin Lane
Date: 2/28/2024 12:21:00 PM

Just keepin' it real, Duke. You're absolutely correct about the atmosphere sometimes in PS, depending on who's giving attitude. lol at Shakespeare approving. Thanks!

Paul Willason

Date: 2/27/2024 4:26:00 AM

Plenty of wisdom to chew on here....just delicious. You have a unique skill in threading mind watering treats around a sharp hook. Good one dear Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 2/27/2024 7:45:00 AM

It’s like fishing, Paul. Ya just gotta use the right bait. Thank you for your compliments. That fish was caught on his own hook yesterday.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/26/2024 9:44:00 PM

Expressive gems of wisdom, Lin! Janice

Lin Lane
Date: 2/27/2024 7:42:00 AM

Thank you very much, Janice.

Kelli White

Date: 2/26/2024 4:57:00 PM

This is so humorous and serious at the same time , well done LL, kelli

Lin Lane
Date: 2/27/2024 7:40:00 AM

You’re right about that, Kelli. I kept myself in check to write this. Thanks!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/26/2024 4:46:00 PM

Dear Lin, Your poem is a witty and direct take on self-importance and bad behavior! The opening line effectively sets the tone, contrasting the arrogance of narcissists with the wisdom of Rumi. The imagery of the "sly smile" and "lemons with sour zest" perfectly captures the insincerity and negativity often associated with such individuals. The straightforward declaration of "it's just plain a-rse rude" leaves no room for misinterpretation and humorously conveys the frustration we often feel towards such behavior. Lin, this is lighthearted and relatable poem. - Blessings, Daniel

Lin Lane
Date: 2/27/2024 7:37:00 AM

Hi Daniel, I tried to not make it as harsh as I felt while writing. Some people are bitter, and it doesn’t matter why, but they should never arrogantly bait others. I was defending a friend who really didn’t need my help. But isn’t that what friends do for each other? It’s been an ongoing problem with this individual for years. Thank you for reading me. I’m grateful that you do.

David Kavanagh

Date: 2/26/2024 10:37:00 AM

Well said Lin, no place on the soup for these extremists, trying to be overpowering is plain arse rude, to put it mildly, which you did, he’s having a pretty bad day, and making mine all at once, your intelligent monokus, speak volumes of his egotistical personality, which is getting a major hammering on my page as we speak, cheers David

David Kavanagh
Date: 2/26/2024 11:26:00 AM

You took the words right out of my mouth Lin, you cannot dig yourself out of a hole, it just keeps getting deeper, he knows that, but his ego won’t allow him to stop, I’d already granted him a pardon lol!

Lin Lane
Date: 2/26/2024 11:05:00 AM

David, there was so much more I wanted to say on behalf of you and Dilly, but with everything he's written and continues to write on your poem, he indicts himself. The hole he's digging, deepens with each comment he makes trying to prove himself not guilty. The more he shovels his BS, the more culpable he becomes.

Jay Narain

Date: 2/26/2024 10:10:00 AM

Good points to ponder on Rumi's thoughts.

Lin Lane
Date: 2/26/2024 10:55:00 AM

Yes, Jay. Thank you.

Aqua Marine

Date: 2/26/2024 6:40:00 AM

Hi Lin, I have always seen you as a genteel person, kind, and someone whose poetry I have looked up to, as thoughtful and mindful. It's so easy to become offended by other's actions, isn't it? I'm trying to not overreact so please excuse my gentle request.... Could we maybe take the "rough edge" of language like a*** etc, from our poems. We have all got the right to express our "shadow Selves" we are bound to have issues with fellow poets. I dont know you you are angry with, PS needs to feel Ok

Lin Lane
Date: 2/26/2024 7:21:00 AM

Your response is the way we should treat each other, and I commend you for it. I apologize if I sounded a bit rude. It was not my intention to seem bitter towards you, and I'm certainly not. Thank you, Aqua marine. ;-)

Aqua Marine
Date: 2/26/2024 7:00:00 AM

Thank you for your reply, Lin, I understand and accept your thoughts and comments. I am not going to be extreme, of course I will continue to read your poems. Poets learn so much from each other. I hope you have a Peaceful day-you deserve it... Warm Regards and Hugs Aqua M.

Lin Lane
Date: 2/26/2024 6:51:00 AM

I appreciate your comments, but the "rough edge" word I used is a nicer word than I'd have preferred to use with regard to this person who many poets here have an issue with. Thank you for having enjoyed my poetry in the past, and I assure you that I'm usually very mellow, but not this time because this egotist has overstepped his boundary once again. Sorry, or not if you no longer choose to read my poetry. My expression is not a shadow of myself. It's factual. Request denied.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/26/2024 5:37:00 AM

I have no time for those that think of no-one else but themselves, they believe the sun shines out of their ***. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 2/26/2024 5:49:00 AM

Yep, Tom and that kind of attitude is entirely uncalled for. Thanks. Instead of being a king or queen, they end up looking like the court jester.