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Response To Rude Darts

Keep me blocked, you cowardly wench, Provoking but allowing no fair retort Considering the Soup like killer sport, Where the star is relegated to the bench. While you continue to hurl your rude darts Whenever you want to cause a stir, Many Soupers see you as merely a blur As faintly noxious as occasional f**ts But I refuse to allow you reins unfettered, Writing whatever you wish without rebuttal Much of your garbage belongs in a scuttle, You are obviously ignorant and unlettered. written September 14, 2021 #43 on Best Poems of Previous Month List September 20, 2021 #41 on Best Poems of Previous Month List September 22, 2021 BEST NEW POEMS Poetry Soup October 1, 2021

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Ann Peck

Date: 9/20/2021 11:37:00 AM

OK, it was a her not him. Sorry. You know, Milton, there is so much hate and anger now that I can't understand, it seems best to ignore it, because maybe the angry person delights in making us become as angry as they are. Take good care, my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/20/2021 1:24:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ann. You certainly do make a good point. I'm trying my best to put it all behind me and enjoy my time on PS.

Ann Peck

Date: 9/20/2021 11:27:00 AM

Well, you told him! I'm totally in the dark on this one, but I thought we were supposed to be supportive on soup. People with ugly words should confine them to Twitter. By the way, I find your poetry moving and beautiful.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/20/2021 1:23:00 PM

Ah, Ann, thank you for your sweet and supportive comments. I enjoy your poems, too. We might be a mutual admiration society.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/20/2021 11:16:00 AM

Oh my goodness! Oh oh oh oh oh I have no words. I really cannot think of anything to add. POTD - really? That is creepy too.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/20/2021 1:23:00 PM

Well, I really think it's time that I just let all of it go. Remember your motto! It's really a shame, and I think I am most saddened by the fact that several people are being harassed by her. Also, it saddens me that some people whom I respect seem to be supportive of her.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/15/2021 12:20:00 PM

Well said, Milton! I will never understand why someone has to attack another person whose beliefs are different. One of the first things I remember learning was, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, keep your thoughts to yourself.” I was younger than school-age and I understood it. Some people never do…

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/15/2021 3:08:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene. Some of us have just simply had it with this woman who continues her harassment, but blocks us so we cannot respond to her. She also uses her comments on other's poetry to say nasty things. She has been reported to Admin, but they reward her with P.O.T.D. How's that???? I don't understand it, because Admin informed me that her behavior was unacceptable on P.S. I thought they would do something about it. Apparently not!

Mark Koplin

Date: 9/15/2021 11:20:00 AM

I’m glad to see you using poetry to speak your mind. Awesome!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/15/2021 3:09:00 PM

Thank you, Mark. See my response to Ilene. Some of us have just had it with this woman!

Jenna Logan

Date: 9/15/2021 3:49:00 AM

I applaud your rebuttal and your right to state your opinion without being chastised and called names. Let her through darts at us and America…we’re all still standing and stand for something far greater than her misguided delusions. Well done, Milt!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/15/2021 8:43:00 AM

Thank you, Jenna. I appreciate it.

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/15/2021 8:03:00 AM

I saw that she referred to some of us as “lunkheads.” That’s uncalled for and shows her true nature. I know you well enough to know that your temperament is not one that is easily riled, but she’s been trying to torment both of us for some time. I don't find fault in your setting things aright.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/15/2021 7:27:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jenna. I wasn't sure about putting this poem on Soup, but I do think I have a right to strike back, particularly when she has me blocked. I also resent her taking jabs at me when she comments on other people's poems. I didn't post this until I read what she said yesterday.