Read
I know it’s wrong to want and such
I really do not ask of much
There’s but one thing I ask of you
If I read yours, please read mine too
It seems that just so many here
Choose not to read me, maybe fear
I don’t know and really don’t care
Why they don’t, it’s just not fair
I make it very easy for them too
I read them first, give them a review
But yet, they choose to not respond
So of those poets, I’m not fond
Yet, I’ll continue to read each day
I’ll write a review, with much to say
For all my friends, without whom, I’d be amiss
They stay there on my favorites list
Those of you new ones I choose to review
If you don’t respond, I’ll stop reviewing you
It’s courtesy, respect, we’re here to assist
That is why I ask of this
If you see I’ve critiqued your work
Don’t just read and pass over like a jerk
Say thank you or thanks or even TY
Then review one of mine, give it a try
It’s really not difficult to read just one
You may in fact find that you like some
As I write so many, but just want to hear
Whether it’s good, or suffering clear
Thank you.
(Inspired by events from an old site)
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