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Poetic Predators

She wolf of the poetic world who run and struggle to maintain her dignity Our words, our dreams are falling to pieces By, the predators of this time period We are the prey for the fearful ones Who scrolls and display rude comments? Deep within as you lament over our poems we rise up stronger than ever Composing rhyme, lyric and prose Unlike your hatred about likes and dislikes Narrative poems portrays the truth We shine, we meddled, and somehow, we win We are stronger; death with dignity is a poet emblems Pieces of our past anthology anguish you Your Savage behavior bites you each time; We compose; you pursue We are the death of your souls Mr. Sleepless White Nights Your predators, you editors Are you addicted to your inner critic We have our rights You confounded wretch night stalkers.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 11/9/2012 12:26:00 PM
In some circles this would be labeled courageous.... I stand in agreement with everything you say. Those who see fault in others' efforts should first look in the mirror. Some people must attempt to destroy others' creative spirit. My advice to those attacked is "Never let 'em see ya sweat"....... Great write...... Jake
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Date: 10/19/2012 12:28:00 PM
Yes, Annie....I like the styles....and the question, end of stanza-2! read aloud...cool effect as it melts into line -7.....love, jimbo
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Annie Lander
Date: 10/20/2012 9:12:00 AM
It's so good to see you again. thank you so much Jame M
Date: 10/9/2012 6:15:00 AM
Wonderful use of alliteration, repetition, and metaphor. Light & Love
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Annie Lander
Date: 10/20/2012 9:12:00 AM
Thank you so much Debbie G
Date: 10/8/2012 8:13:00 AM
A bold and amazing write on the acts and deeds of the poetic predators. They ruthlessly massacre creativity that is for sure. Their dominance is short lived. Thanks for your enlightened comment on my Quatrain The Cry of Heart. You may be interested to know that my collection of poems including some translations of elegant Urdu Poetry titled The Rainbow of Dreams was published in USA by Createspace of Amazon. The book can be viewed on amazon.com. Look for the title by Mohammad Yamin Iraqi. -Mohd
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Annie Lander
Date: 10/8/2012 3:21:00 PM
small wonders works here at Poetry Soup we can sip our soup with ease without any harrassment.. I am happy to be amongst happy poets, like you who see beyond the grammar,and little errors here and there, and who see the essence in our work. One Love Annie
Date: 10/8/2012 6:21:00 AM
Feel the emotions emitting from this write, excellent piece.
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Annie Lander
Date: 10/8/2012 3:22:00 PM
keep on writing Anthony, and write from your heart.. thank for the visit
Date: 10/8/2012 2:06:00 AM
Nice verse! Love your passion that is clearly displayed in this descriptive and metaphorical poem of awesomeness. :) Always, Laura
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Annie Lander
Date: 10/8/2012 3:23:00 PM
Thank you Laura.. respect! One love..
Date: 10/7/2012 6:52:00 PM
Here, it's not a real problem. I dealt with predators and pejorative harassment on a much larger scale when I was a member of a now-defunct poetry site. A few drifters came here, but were eventually ostracized. Good write Annie.
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Annie Lander
Date: 10/7/2012 6:56:00 PM
That is why i love the site. we can write, without the constant harrassment, thank you for reading..Robert P
Date: 10/7/2012 6:46:00 PM
The emptiness in our lifes make you do crazy things.. so often people love to be on line bully, however, in the real world cowards for friends..
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