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The Selfish Poet

The Selfish Poet Posts their work, eat comments as if at a feast. But close their pen, when it comes to a reply? Inimitable,arrogance divine! Do they in mirrors all day look? Admiring only their face and poetry? Am joyful to know that most here surely are givers not selfish takers. More than happy, they, to be givers, warm friends and not just partakers. December 1, 2019

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/2/2019 12:14:00 AM

Hello Panagiota ... you should only expect back what you give. If you don't give you should not expect to be supported either. A great message Panagiota - Lindsay

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2019 6:49:00 AM

Great formula, Lindsay! So glad to have your comments, always. Panagiota xxx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2019 3:45:00 PM

yes, I think many who post a lot also reply to others a lot, and that is how it should be, but some do not. Those who do not read other poets' work, shame on them!!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/1/2019 4:14:00 PM

Tell it like it is, woman! Thank you. Another zinger that I don't like is non replies. Off my list. There are too many wonderful poets here. The arrogant ones who never reply...adieu. Nobody has to read anyone. Let freedom and kindness sing. Panagiota. Xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/1/2019 11:59:00 AM

It is true, we are all here to support each other and would be nice to respond in a balanced way, as best we can :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/1/2019 12:24:00 PM

I realize we all are busy and have challenges. We can't read everyone....just do the best you can. Have a good day. For me a reply is an encouragement and a warm hug, Have a great day..Heidi! Thank you. Panagiota xx

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/1/2019 11:38:00 AM

Panagiota, Very well written. Let your pen be golden sunshine or dreary rain. They both touch the hearts that read. I like to look in the mirror, though don't always like what I see. I, like the selfish poet, find words often abandon me. -Richard

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/1/2019 11:55:00 AM

You be who you are. You are not in this class. I, too am at a loss for words at times. As one of the kindest poets here said. One can at least say thank you. I do agree with him. Poems with 60 reads and 4 comments are a blight. Poets have hearts and feelings. How about one another? Some have a ridiculously high number and the poems are weak at best. Some of the most talented here are ignored.i was just encouraging us to have warm hearts.PRxx