So What

This place has become a safe haven and refuge
in these trying times.
I come here, and I'm able to laugh in spite
all of the chaos happening worldwide.
I find strength when I feel weak.
I find encouragement when I'm feeling down.
I find inspiration in something much bigger 
than me.
So when I come here and see people getting 
bullied and harassed, I have a problem with 
that. 
It ticks me off; we have too much crap going 
on outside.
Listen up; we all have opinions that differ from 
others. SO WHAT.
It doesn't give you the right to bully or insult 
anyone.
Can you please do me a favor and keep your
mouth closed.
This is not the place for unnecessary drama.
At the end of the day, it's all about poetry;
Anything else that happens from a shared 
love and appreciation for poetry is a bonus.












Alexis Y.
02/6/2021

how i feelfree verse

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Gershon Wolf

February 7, 2021 at 6:36 PM

100%. This is a site for 'encouragement and growth,' as the words read under 'Post Comments.' It should forever stay that way. Thanks, gw

Evelyn Judy Buehler

February 6, 2021 at 9:00 PM

It is all about poetry, and a friendly and peaceful environment makes it nicer for everyone. A wonderful poem, dear Alexis. :=) Evelyn

Alexis Y.

February 7, 2021 at 7:53 PM

Hi Evelyn, I agree 100%. I appreciate that you took the time to stop by and comment. Have a great evening:-) Alexis

Sand Blown

February 6, 2021 at 10:34 AM

...aieeee!?....sew? what?....don't worry a ...a'pout...me hearing.....nice people hear .....here too...for wording...concepts..... writes...writ right andt so free to sew an opinion about...what... : ? stans sand

Alexis Y.

February 7, 2021 at 7:51 PM

Hi Stan, I appreciate that you stopped to leave a comment. Have a great evening:-)Alexis

Sand Blown

February 6, 2021 at 11:03 PM

...humour....go figure.......stan

Victor Buhagiar

February 6, 2021 at 9:40 AM

So well described, Alexis. Let us have joy all the time. ~~

Demetrios Trifiatis

February 6, 2021 at 9:39 AM

Amen, my dearest Alexis! Very well said. Have written hundreds of poems on the subject. God bless you and your pen! Hugs xxx

Michelle Faulkner

February 6, 2021 at 9:37 AM

You are right, this is a safe place to share and appreciate each other's art - I go by what my mother taught me, if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all~

Jenna Logan

February 6, 2021 at 9:25 AM

I hope you'll succeed in making the point that I've tried and failed at accomplishing. Some relish the chance to create chaos, and that spoils things for many.

Alexis Y.

February 7, 2021 at 7:55 PM

Hi Jenna, I may not succeed, but this bullying and harassing needs to stop. It just ticks me off. The site should be about poetry. I appreciate that you stopped by:-)Alexis

Vijay Pandit

February 6, 2021 at 9:25 AM

You are right my friend and you said it so well, Alexis. Much depth to your message.

Tom Cunningham

February 6, 2021 at 9:01 AM

Have never been the target of trolls and I'd give as good as I get should it ever happen But I've seen it on here, yes we all have different opinions on things and are entitled to our opinions, it gives no one the right to ridicule or bad mouth others. You're right Alexis, its a poetry site not a battleground. Tom

Alexis Y.

February 6, 2021 at 9:11 AM

Hi Tom, I've never been a target of trolls either. But it burns me up when I see it happening. This is a poetry site. I appreciate that you stopped:-) Alexis

Jan Allison

February 6, 2021 at 8:55 AM

So well said Alexis, It is so horrid to see and having been the target of such behaviour on soup it is sad to see it still continuing by those who are not here to write poetry merely to stir up the soup bowl and upset other poets:-( hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison

February 7, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Its sad Alexis but i will never give in to the pathetic behavior of these idiots, shame to see others being targeted i hope no one leaves as i have seen in the past I wish these vile trolls would get a life:-( hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

February 6, 2021 at 9:14 AM

Hi Jan, Why you continue to get harassed is crazy. I don't understand it. Continue to be you. You add so much to this site. I am happy you’re here- Alexis

John Lawless

February 6, 2021 at 8:08 AM

AH, to disagree without being disagreeable ...to exchange, or share, ideas as seeds...to be introduced into another garden...to thrive or fail in the conditions thereof. ...for poetry is often the morass of meandering minds seeking a solace seldom achieved

Alexis Y.

February 6, 2021 at 9:17 AM

Hi John, I appreciate that you stopped by to leave such a comment. Especially the last portion of it. Have great day and weekend:-) Alexis