-RESPECT, KINDNESS AND CHOICE-POTD

Before you read my poem below please know:
This poem is generalised and not aimed at any individual
It is solely my observation and voice!

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Why must it be analysed and dissected
To whether  a poet comments or not
We all do what we choose to do
We are a mixed bunch in this poetry pot

Some poets just like to write and read poetry
They are not interested in anything more
That is entirely their right and prerogative
That is what they are here for

Others like the social interaction
Making connections and poet friends
What you give, what you get here
On you it solely depends

Who we are …our wants and needs
Is our own personal choice
There are no set of commenting rules 
No do’s or don’ts….no dictating voice

What another poet chooses to do
Is nobody else’s concern
As long every poet is respectful
Respect will be returned

Comment or not, turn comments off, or even block
Just do what ‘YOU’ want to do
Never feel pressured to do anything less
“To thyself you must be true”

There are an abundance of poets here
Who thrive on interaction and chat
They comment, encourage, support ,connect
Poets aplenty rich in socialising are here in fact

No judgement, criticism, negativity ,nor pressure should any poet face
Just a kind, caring and respectful environment on the whole
We are all unique and special individuals
Writing and enjoying poetry…..our united goal!
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Watts Avatar
June 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Hi Deb What an excellent poem, and I really like your sentiments here, so true and as poets we all have our reasons to write etc and a fitting poem for POTD Well done Cheers Christine
Bilverstone Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
My thoughts exactly. Well put.
Baker Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Excellent poem, Deb. Everyone needs to chill a bit and just enjoy using the site in their own way. Congratulations on your POTD! Big bear hugs, Tex p.s. I seem to be a year late, lol :-)
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Hello Deb M. i am back to speak. I comment on the new poets that come. I never put anyone down. i resect everyone. I like to be fiends. If possible. Yes some poets like to write and read. Nothing wrong with that. comment or not it is up to them. We are not pressure3d to do things we do not want to do. Darlene/X
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Brilliant write and the truth as it is and unaltered! You speak for many of us! I write and post but read some and comment. Busy doctor at work I do many things and it is hard for me to dedicate full time. One day I will when I am fully retired! Congrats on POTD!
M  Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Thanks Krish….l really appreciate your comment! You do what you can and as you want….without judgement it should be! Debx
Scott Avatar
July 7, 2024 at 1:27 AM
A preach. A call to arms. I love it! S :) x
M  Avatar
July 7, 2024 at 3:26 AM
Oh thanks Sam thats a very nice comment and very much appreciated! Debx
Romios Avatar
July 5, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Hi Deb~ here I am uears later it seems, Following your advice , as to do as you like to do, I used the getup each morn and comment on POTD first. After five years and for other readons, I do not do that anymore. So I miss POTD Church , so to speak..I strongly agree, do as you choose, but realize Deb, it comes with a price. Like missing your friends writes or being ignored. Pangie 7/5/2024
M  Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Hi Pangie....l really appreciate and value your thoughts.....Thankyou! We all have to do right by ourselves as long as we are respectful in doing so. I am so sorry you have had to pay a price and have felt ignored Pangie...its not nice to feel that way! Sending you a big Cuddle....Debx
George Avatar
July 3, 2024 at 10:56 PM
Beautiful thoughts dear Deb. I perfectly agree with your feelings and notions. Here we are to read and write poetry. That's our main goal. Commenting is secondary. Those who have more time and the desire to socialize, they comment. Even if others don't comment, it needn't be considered as an offense. Enjoyed reading. Belated Congratulations on your POTD.
M  Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Hi Valsa....your comment is spot on so nicely stated! I aporeciate your thoughts and Congratulations! Debx
Buhagiar Avatar
July 3, 2024 at 9:29 PM
My belated congratulations on your POTD. Should have seen this before.
M  Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Thankyou Victor...we often miss things here ....so easily done! Cuddles....Debx
Delaney Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Big Congratulations, Deb for POTD with this wonderful poem on a subject that puzzles us all at times. I have found over the year's that commenting is like carrying on a conversation, the topics that interest you invite a comment. Believe me I have commented on poems many times that I received a polite thankyou for but never a reciprocal read...I have never let that upset me because there are many wonderful poets here. We can never comment on everyone's poems in a million years. Luv, SuZ
M  Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 9:05 AM
How lovely to hear from you Suz. I think we honestly don’t know what lies beyond the screen and what poets lives are like. I like writing and receiving comments but others are not interested…each to their own! Thankyou so much for the comment and Congrats!! Debx
Poet Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Belated congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, with this wonderful poem
M  Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Hi Lasaad….l appreciate you dropping by with your comment and Congratulations! Thankyou….Debx
Sands Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Very good points Deb! Great to see today ! Congratulations for POTD. Well deserved. :)
M  Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Thankyou so much Heidi! Appreciated….Debx
Situation Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 2:49 PM
I have my own rules two. Don't bore and don't get bored.
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Each to their own T.S! Debx
Bartley Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Thanks for sharing. Glad to be amongst the greatest poets in the world! Including yourself.
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Oh how sweet your comment is Benjamin….thankyou and very nice to meet you! Debx
Proxenos Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 4:19 AM
You get the odd poet who gets pleasure from commenting in a derogatory fashion, I have had it happen to me once several years ago, but i just blocked him. I love reading the poems of others and sometimes I have to read and re-read it carefully, even research the contents to understand, but love commenting as much as I do writing my poetry. Congratulations for being awarded POTD, an honor truly deserved and a topic that needed to be brought to the fore. Hugs , Blessings, Jen.
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Hi Jennifer….that is so true most are great here and its only a few it seems but as you said a topic that needed to brought to the fore considering the amount of agrees this poem has received.Thankyou my friend. Debx
Wolf Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Great and much-needed poem on this site, Deb. Congrats on POTD! ~ Gershon
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 5:13 AM
Thankyou BB….yes it appears it is much needed! Debx
Elliott Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Fabulous POTD, Deb. You speak of kindness and politeness among the poet community and your message is well received. Enjoy your special poetry day/evening. Hugs xx
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Hi Regina….it has been well received…it appears many feel the same and some have had negativity directed at them! The majority of poets here are lovely and like me just want only to enjoy poetry without issue…..Thankyou so much…Debx
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Hello Deb, oh Deb, i do agree with you. It is great it got POTD. Hugs. /Darlene/x
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Hello Deb, What i experienced was I had a new follower. When i looked it up , i found there was no one new. So odd. Oh i guess that you did experience something terrible. or unkind. That is horrible. Hugs. /Darlene/x
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Hi Darlene….l hope you haven’t experienced anything unkind on P.S that would be terrible. Thankyou my friend for Congratulations and comment! Debx
Willason Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Your poem greeted my morning with wisdom and a big helping of thoughtful advice....a splendid poem my friend and one that should resonate through the corridors of Soup. Well deserved POTD Deb...so pleased that this poem got such recognition.
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Paul my dear friend…Even your comment to me is just lovely and made me feel really nice….thankyou….your friend ‘oh wise one’….Thats me !! Haha….Debx
Bowring Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Dear sweet Deb, many congratulations for POTD. So happy to see your name here :) I can only reiterate what others have said. This is a wonderful, inspiring poem from your thoughtful, generous heart. Should be posted on Soups homepage! Each to their own with respect for all. I love the last stanza especially. Thank you for writing and sharing this to all. Big hugs to you xx
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Always such a pleasure reading your sweet kind words Christina….l value and appreciate your comments….so glad you liked it my friend! Debx
Toney Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Music to my ears, Deb. Congratulations on Poem of the Day!
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Hey Mark….its obvious from all these comments that there is a problem in this area! Glad it was music to your ears Haha!! Thankyou….Debx
Allison Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 11:46 AM
You've inspired me to write about posting ten poems a day Deb!:-) hugs jan xx
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Happy to be an inspiration my friend! My first time l think!! Haha…..Debx
Narain Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Great poem. Well deserved POTD. Congratulations.
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 5:14 AM
Thankyou Jay….l appreciate your thoughts always! Debx
Brotherton Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 10:28 AM
I agree, Deb. A fantastic poem, my dear friend. Congratulations on the POTD.
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Awww thankyou Brother Jerry! I am happy you agree and like it! Sister Debx
Slaughter Avatar
June 29, 2024 at 10:05 AM
I totally agree, Deb, but for me as "my own individual self", the better written pieces are the more enjoyable to read. Congrats on POTD, as well.
M  Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Hey Jim “your own individual self” that made me smile! Thankyou for your kind Congrats and comment! Debx
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