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Racism and hate have gone on for far too long.
It’s in every facet of life and it just doesn’t belong.
Name calling and public roasting should not be allowed.
Standing on stage, they like the attention from their crowd.
Belittling others for personal gain.
Why do some feel important when they cause others pain.
Arrogance and ego will always lead their way.
Do they understand how they make others feel every day?
The poetry soup should be a safe haven for those who choose to write.
I have faith in the administration and I know they will do what’s right.
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Carmack Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 6:38 AM
I think if he could go back 5 months ago, he would have not have gone all in with TBP. It is nice of you to offer him the occasional olive branch, and I hope one day he takes it.
Koplin Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 7:34 AM
I’m sure he will eventually figure things out. All of his friends have left him out in the cold. I don’t like his actions but he is welcome at my table
Carmack Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 9:46 PM
Mark - that now-deleted-hate blog was a wake call for a lot of people. Peeps are emailing me wondering if he is really ok. Some are surprised, some are scared, but they all are concerned.
Koplin Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 1:46 AM
I don’t think people believed how he gets. Well they know now.
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 5:09 PM
what happened?? I feel so clueless!!!
Koplin Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 7:41 PM
Since you asked Keith here you go. Eileen her poem was called never silent. How about Reggae on the same poem with your racist rant on him. You’re a schmuck
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 8:19 PM
Just be honest and own it. Then you can start healing
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 7:38 PM
I don’t think you really want me to do that. I’ve got a lot of screenshots of your comments and a few of your friends
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 7:14 PM
Admin took his racist and hateful blog down and now he is really mad at me.
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 7:12 PM
Let’s put it this way Andrea, Keith is not my friend and he has hate in his heart. He usually does this trolling to women but now he is focused on me because I stood up to him.
Kitchin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 4:05 PM
Well done Mark, unfortunately it's not that way on PS but it would be nice if things changed!
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Thanks Tania! I’m trying a little at a time.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 1:12 PM
Hello Mark Kooplin, I feel that everyone should get along here on this site. There should not be any racism here either. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 6:04 PM
Hello Mark Kooplin, you are welcome my friend. enjoy your evening my friend.
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 1:21 PM
Thanks Darlene! Enjoy your day as well dear friend
Cunningham Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 10:52 AM
I thought soup was troll free, obviously not. Well said Mark. Tom
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 11:22 AM
That would be nice. There is a blog up right now that is insulting yours truly.
Logan Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 6:18 AM
Mark, I'm still fairly new to Poetry Soup, but I can't disagree with any of your lines. I don't know what goes on in blogs, and must confess I haven't read them, but negativity never helps heal a problem. It usually creates more. I think I'll stay away.
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 6:23 AM
Thanks Jenna! I appreciate you support very much! I hope that more start to speak up so we can end this problem soon. I would love to get back to writing normal poetry again without the backlash. Normal for me anyway.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 6:14 AM
Well said Mark. I know that I am opening myself up as a target commenting publicly, but I should be safe, falling in to the “IQ of a rocking horse” category that is beneath being bullied. I must be feeling brave before coffee, not yet awake. I often do not participate in blog conversations as I am afraid of drawing such fire.
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 6:19 AM
Thanks Mo! I've been under heavy fire for several days now. I'm sure admin will start seeing the problem. I appreciate your support my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 6:04 AM
Well said, Mark!
Koplin Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 6:12 AM
Thank you very much Kim! I appreciate your support. Have a wonderful day my friend.
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