Slandering a Poet's Poem
Who slander's a poem? Can count just to 'One'
With no rhyme or no reason, at best is not kind,
And if not this, a rapist, who'd fain waste my time,
Am I fool who's seduced by dark thoughts from a mime?
A 'One' with no comment should simply be banned,
For no trace back to maker invites refuse in
To the halls, others cherish, who won't drink Kool-Aid,
For we live for more light, not to die in the shade!
To say "I'm not fond of your content! " is fine,
But a poem speaks 'Truth' that its author thinks fit,
Is not Valentine meant for all comers and yet,
Still might welcome adversity, but I won't bet.
You tell me I'm ignorant, you've got a fight,
I've earned more in one year than most will in their life!
Sure, I know some earn more, and I wish you the best
For hell's home when you slander if life is God's test!
Brian Johnston
6th of April, 2019
Poet's Comments:
On 'Poemhunter.com,' one of the poetry sites where I post my poetry, a registered poet on the site (not just a visitor) is allowed to rate any poem from 1-10 without comment and does not have to identify himself/herself! This practice has given rise to folks we call Trolls on the site who will on occasion trash a poem that others like by giving it a low score. My poem calls these Trolls all ignorant cowards and, I think, justly so, since they offer no defense of their low rating.
Copyright © Brian Johnston | Year Posted 2019
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