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If you want to succeed at poetry, start off by showing your work. Be proud of what you’ve created, even when others will smirk. Focus on what is important, take a chance and write what you please. Always stay true to your form and remember the a. b. c. ’s Never be afraid to fail, get back up and follow your heart. What you think is masterfully written, others will rip apart. There are many types of poets, together we are never alone. Follow your own set of rules, nothing is set in stone. Don’t worry about comments, or how many hits you may get. There is a reason why you write, so please don’t ever forget. We all have to start somewhere, ignore the bullying jerk. If you want to succeed at poetry, start off by showing your work.

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Date: 12/29/2020 2:32:00 PM
Mark, showing my work was the most difficult of writing poetry in the beginning. I forgot this until this terrific reminder,
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/30/2020 2:45:00 AM
Same here, but like with everything good we learn to conquer our fears. Thanks Caren!
Date: 12/27/2020 3:53:00 AM
Sound advice Mark, if what you write you're pleased with, who gives a hoot what others think. Tom
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/27/2020 8:30:00 AM
Spot on sir! Thanks Tom!
Date: 12/26/2020 5:25:00 PM
wise advice mark, I've not been active the last couple of days and know other's haven't too. Hope you had a super time over the festive season:-) hugs Jan xx
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/27/2020 1:29:00 AM
Thanks Jan! I had a great time and I hope you did also my friend! Thanks for hitting my stoop.
Date: 12/26/2020 4:01:00 PM
Hello Mark Kooplin, this is good advice. Good advice for everyone to follow. y fav. I hope your Christmas was a good one. Happy New Year. enjoy ytour evening my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/27/2020 12:02:00 PM
Hello Mark Kooplin, I am glad that you had a good Christmas. Happy Holiday to you my friend. Enjoy your day .
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/27/2020 1:27:00 AM
Thanks Darlene! Christmas was great, happy holidays to you my friend!
Date: 12/26/2020 1:20:00 PM
Hi Mark, I totally agree with your message! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. Have a good day, my friend:-) Alexis
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/26/2020 1:52:00 PM
Thank you Alexis! My Christmas rocked, I hope yours did as well. Stay safe!

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