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

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/7/2021 6:36:00 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

Date: 2/6/2021 9:00:00 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.
Date: 2/7/2021 7:53:00 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

Date: 2/6/2021 10:34:00 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.
Date: 2/7/2021 7:51:00 PM

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

Sand Blown
Date: 2/6/2021 11:03:00 PM

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

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/6/2021 9:40:00 AM

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

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/6/2021 9:39:00 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

Date: 2/6/2021 9:37:00 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

Date: 2/6/2021 9:25:00 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.
Date: 2/7/2021 7:55:00 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

Date: 2/6/2021 9:25:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/6/2021 9:01:00 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.
Date: 2/6/2021 9:11:00 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

Date: 2/6/2021 8:55:00 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
Date: 2/7/2021 9:45:00 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.
Date: 2/6/2021 9:14:00 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

Date: 2/6/2021 8:08:00 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.
Date: 2/6/2021 9:17:00 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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/6/2021 7:07:00 AM

Agree!

Alexis Y.
Date: 2/6/2021 9:18:00 AM

Hi Kim, Thanks, I appreciate that you stopped by. Enjoy your weekend:-) Alexis