Robyn Campbell Poet Shadorma

Slapped Down

This is actually a Shadorma. I wrote it in response to a review of the anthology that was done for research of the brain disorder that my son has. The review was a personal attack on me. Writing this, helped me get past it. 

She slapped me
slumping sliding dumps
cascading
I'm held down
I feel like I cannot breathe
gone into hiding.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Eric Boddie January 20, 2016 at 9:21 PM they have tried, and they have failed....simply because I refuse their free ticket to hell....they tempt me for revenge, but I remain true to myself....because over the years, it has provided great wealth....not with money nor material things....but with the Love only the heart sings....stay strong my sister....;) Robyn Campbell January 23, 2016 at 7:00 PM Wow, thanks, Eric. So true. I will. And you too.

Wilfred Aniagyei January 20, 2016 at 5:05 AM People criticize what they can't understand.... Don't stop writing, Robyn! Robyn Campbell January 20, 2016 at 8:53 AM Wilfred, it brought me down. UGH. And I did think about quitting. But I can't. :-) Thank you, my friend.

Poet Destroyer A January 19, 2016 at 10:53 PM I have a new poem called Guess Who. ( Check it out) LOL, the first person, to comment my poem guessed right away. Anyways, ROBYN, I challenge you to write a poem, about a famous person or TV show. You can't give the answer in your poem. Title your poem Guess Who? :) LINDA Poet Destroyer A January 19, 2016 at 11:17 PM when you have it up, I will do my best. :) Robyn Campbell January 19, 2016 at 11:00 PM Okay. I take up your challenge. :-) Bet you can't guess.

Poet Destroyer A January 19, 2016 at 10:16 PM Hi Robyn, are we going to see a new one from you soon. I sure hope so. I'm hungry for awesome poetry.......Love LINDA Robyn Campbell January 19, 2016 at 10:30 PM Well, I was writing an epic for SKAT's contest and I lost it. GAH! I was so mad. Every word gone. :( Starting over tomorrow.

Poet Destroyer A January 16, 2016 at 10:03 PM Hi Robyn, All I can say is, bite back or slap her out of the way, and admire what others have to say. I do hope you are feeling better now. Love LINDA Robyn Campbell January 16, 2016 at 10:22 PM Haha, I hear you, Linda. I felt like it. I am happy to have better reviews. Reviews that speak to the writing and not my character. Grrr, she attacked my whole being. I do feel better. I'm writing again. Trying to come up with an entry for SKAT's contest. The sea. I was born and grew up in the Keys. So I can speak to oceans. :-) Love you, friend.

Sara Kendrick January 16, 2016 at 9:32 AM Very expressive and emotive work..It is good to clear the air through wriing in a positive manner..Thanks for the visit to my page ..Sara Robyn Campbell January 16, 2016 at 9:39 AM Yes, Sara. It helps to write the bad stuff out. Thank you for reading. I appreciate it so much.

Mark Anthony Cotterman January 13, 2016 at 4:08 PM nicely done!! actually have never heard of this style....shame on me Robyn Campbell January 15, 2016 at 10:43 PM You need to write in this style, Mark. It's a great one to use. Thanks for reading.

Harry Horsman January 10, 2016 at 5:28 AM A very sad reason for writing, and you say it so well, this is wonderful poetry.... Robyn Campbell January 15, 2016 at 10:41 PM Thanks, Harry. I appreciate that more than you could ever know.

Skat A January 8, 2016 at 10:22 PM Hi Robyn, I wish I could shake that woman into sense. It makes me sad, to read this. Her hands, eyes, her mind did not deserve to read the anthology done for research towards your son's brain disorder. I hope you will be okay, writing is good for the soul.... Sending HUGS... SKAT Skat A January 10, 2016 at 11:35 PM Hi Robyn. :( SKAT

Andrea Dietrich January 8, 2016 at 9:38 PM wow, your emotion is quite raw here! It sounds like a horrible thing you had to undergo with that review that attacked you.

Matthew Anish January 8, 2016 at 4:17 PM Shadorma - I will have to look that up. Don't stay hiding - not a good idea - at lease that is what I think. Peace & Love Matthew Anish