Jenna Logan Poet Limerick

Respect Fellow Poets

Negative comments depict a lack of respect
PS Admin protects poets, and they object
By saying that's a no no
Don't be a cause of woe
Defiance shows a paucity of intellect

Others have offered this as a piece of advice
"If it's not your nature to write something nice,  
write nothing at all"
'Cause rude words appall
Don't make Poetry Soup a fool's paradise

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Charles Messina December 2, 2020 at 2:58 AM I say, let them scribble their fading inks, if they choose. This way, we can see who and what they really are. Then, we can delete all the classless bastards out one-by-one (lol) I love this, Jenna. Sorry so late but Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD. Hugs Charlie

Abad Ur Rehman Khan October 12, 2020 at 8:52 PM Nice

Anitha Jayasankar September 28, 2020 at 6:53 AM The title drew my attention to read this! Soo true and yes defiance shows paucity of respect. Best wishes to you. Ani Jenna Logan September 30, 2020 at 4:00 AM Thank you, Ani.

Alkas Poetry September 21, 2020 at 10:24 AM There is a maxim that the great Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa pointed out: the poet is a pretender ... he pretends the pain he does not feel ... and what he says and writes, does not really represent his situation ... Respect is good and everyone like ... respect the poet, respect poetry! Congrats Jenna, salute alkas poetry Jenna Logan September 22, 2020 at 8:05 AM and sometimes the poet pretends he does not feel pain. Thanks for reading and leaving your insightful comments, Alkas.

Jennifer Proxenos September 19, 2020 at 11:20 AM Back with congrats Jenna, this POTD was so deserved - you wrote it as it was , if you can't say something nice, rather don't say anything at all. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. Jenna Logan September 22, 2020 at 8:04 AM Thank you, Jennifer. You know why it was written, and why I felt inclined to write it.

John Watt September 16, 2020 at 9:51 AM Jenna, thank you for pointing out that this site (and the world, in general) ought to be a place of mutual respect and support. To tear someone down to make yourself feel big is just juvenile. Great to see this honored as POTD, I congratulate you and commend you for taking a stand ~ John Jenna Logan September 16, 2020 at 3:09 PM It's just a shame that a poet's creation cannot be valued without someone trying to shoot it down just because of a difference of opinion. I'm always glad to read your wonderful comments, John. Thank you.

Robert Lindley September 16, 2020 at 6:56 AM Blessed congrats on POTD my friend. A great poem on the issue that some few here seek to harm others. We should have here respect, kindness, mutual understanding of the Art we are involved in. And not have to deal with the wickedness of some few. No cleverly disguised cuts are needed from those that use that method to slash others....... Great poem.. A fav ..God bless.. Jenna Logan September 16, 2020 at 3:08 PM Hi Robert, and I'm so very pleased to read your kind remarks. I appreciate your support with this problem.

Susan Mills September 15, 2020 at 6:21 PM I agree with you. Respect everyone and nice comments only. Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 11:08 PM Thank you very much, Susan.

John Gondolf September 15, 2020 at 6:18 PM I agree, Jenna, the lack of respect is appalling. I hope your words will be taken to heart by all. Congrats on POTD my friend. Hugs, John Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 11:08 PM Thanks, John. I decided to write about it so others would be aware. It's ridiculous for things like that to take place.

Rob Carmack September 15, 2020 at 4:46 PM Jenna - good to see you stand up for yourself against The Beautiful People. Some peeps just want us to hurt, they need us to, but we can use there ways to come together just like your poem has done. Congrats on POTD. Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 6:09 PM Hi Rob. Now I know who they are. What a pity to have people like that on a poetry site where everyone should show encouragement to each other. Thank you for being supportive.

Vijay Pandit September 15, 2020 at 3:43 PM Congrats Jenna on poem of the day. Well expressed sentiments on respect for each other. Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 6:06 PM Thank you very much, Vijay. It's as it should be.

Indiana Shaw September 15, 2020 at 3:32 PM Brilliant couple of Limericks, Jenna, nicely tapping the hammer on the head there, and a quick poke on the eye icon bans them from commenting again, then a nice cup of tea, and remember to breath . . . ; ) Jenna Logan September 16, 2020 at 3:42 AM You're correct, Jan, and it's been done to both of us. Little worms wiggle their way in where they're not wanted. Jan Allison September 16, 2020 at 2:33 AM Blocking them only stops them from commenting on your poetry page - they can still comment to you if you comment on the work of another poet or on a blog - I sincerely wish admin would close this loophole:-) hugs jan xx Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 6:06 PM Thank you, Indiana. The eye is in use, but the shame is in having to use it. A cup of tea sounds wonderful.

Connie Marcum Wong September 15, 2020 at 2:23 PM It is all about being respectful. Congratulations on your deserving POTD with its wonderful wise message Jenna. Blessings xxoo Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 3:04 PM Thanks for your generous comments, Connie. There's no good reason not to be respectful of others.

Warren Doll September 15, 2020 at 12:40 PM Jenna, congratulations on POTD. Best wishes~ Warren Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 3:03 PM Thank you very much, Warren.

Sharon Keely September 15, 2020 at 10:33 AM Congratulations Jenna. I'm fairly new to the Soup and have been delighted to find it's mainly populated by the well-intentioned. Why the few antagonists don't stick with Craigslist Rants and Raves or some other online gripeville I don't know. A case of not wanting to belong to a club that would have them? Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 3:02 PM Thank you, Sharon. I've only been here since June, so I'm still fairly new. Most poets here are kind and encouraging, and actually post their poems...unlike the troublemakers. I hope your time here will be enjoyable for you.

John Castellenas September 15, 2020 at 10:04 AM I agree dear Jenna. If I need to send a edit mistake. I send a e-mail. We must be kind to each other. Us, who love to write. Are trying to create and improve. Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 3:01 PM Hi John, and thank you very much for your thoughts. The problem was far deeper in scope. It was insulting and aggressive. All taken care of.

Charlie Smith September 15, 2020 at 9:32 AM So Sorry for your ordeal Jenna, there are still enough wonderful people at this site to keep the good light burning, Congratulations for POTD honors... Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 2:59 PM It wasn't just me that those two tried to intimidate, Charlie, but we weren't putting up with it. We had back up. Thanks for your concern and kind comments.

Sam Kauffman September 15, 2020 at 9:06 AM Congratulations on your POTD Jenna. Well said. Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 2:58 PM Thanks so much for your thoughts, Sam.

Paula Goldsmith September 15, 2020 at 8:40 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I was always told to say nice things or say nothing at all. Everyone needs nice words even writers. Enjoy your win and day....... Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 8:45 AM Thank you, Paula, for supporting these limericks with your kind thoughts.

Constance La France September 15, 2020 at 8:24 AM Jenna, I totally agree and congratulations on your deserving POTD _Constance Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 8:43 AM Thank you very much, Constance. Sometimes things that are blatantly wrong just need to be addressed.

Gershon Wolf September 15, 2020 at 8:17 AM Thanks again for posting this, Jenna, and congrats on POTD! ~ Sunshine and Positivity, Gershon Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 8:42 AM Thank you for a return visit, and your congrats, Gershon.

Victor Buhagiar September 15, 2020 at 7:09 AM You highly deserve a POTD for this poem. There are many who ought to stop insulting others. Well done Jenna. ~~ Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 7:42 AM Thank you very much for your supportive comments, Victor.

James Horn September 15, 2020 at 6:38 AM Much thought in this poem.How do you like my Horn Hiaky\u? Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 7:41 AM My hope was that it would reach the eyes of those who show no respect for other poets. I agree with your thoughts on the Trump haiku. Thanks for commenting, James.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 15, 2020 at 6:22 AM - Congratulations, Jenna :) - <3 // Anne-Lise :) Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 7:40 AM Thanks so much, Anne-Lise ;)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 15, 2020 at 5:42 AM I am warmed by this selection for POTD, sage advice to live by. Congratulations Jenna! Write on Lovely. xomo Jenna Logan September 15, 2020 at 6:14 AM Awww. thanks a lot, mo. Your kind comments warm me, too.

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