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This Disgruntled Troll

I am not inventing this disgruntled troll Who writes nasty messages gloomy and droll Seems unhappy with everything I prize Glad I do not see things through her eyes Nor do I believe everything is going to hell If only things were her way, all would be well Unfortunately her view of America is morose Which she disses with poems much too verbose Why should I sit back and allow her to scorn Without response to her pitiful political p**n? But I do, yes…I do restrain myself most often I am sure she would like me laid in my coffin Lately she is disgruntled with a current event And takes the opportunity to open her vent I won't say her name, but, you'll get the hint Too bad, tsk, tsk, tsk, she isn’t our president! written September 7, 2021

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Nancy Kaufman

Date: 9/8/2021 12:20:00 PM

OM gosh Milton. I can't imagine the need to go after fellow poets?? just ignore and move on. They are possibly jealous of your ability to write so well. Seriously..

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/8/2021 12:34:00 PM

Thanks, Nancy, but that's not really the issue. This woman has harassed several poets who have really done nothing that should have upset or insulted a reasonable person. I'm afraid we've lost some good ones because of her. She has been reported to administration by at least two people, so I'm hopeful that she will get a clue that her bullying is totally unacceptable. Yes, indeed, those of us who are experiencing it would really love to move on! I appreciate your thoughtful comments. As to being jealous of my "ability," you must be kidding!!!!

David Kavanagh

Date: 9/8/2021 9:57:00 AM

Some people get off on trolling Milton, but in real life they're merely sheep, safe in their corral, I like people to be valiant in poetry, but in a creative sense with some evidence or circumstance to back it up, especially when an innocent or inquisitive comment is made, cheers David

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/8/2021 12:17:00 PM

Thanks so much, David, for your kind and thoughtful comment. I certainly agree with you. OTOH, when people (and in this case I am not the only one!) are being bullied and harassed it needs to be taken care of. I am afraid the person I am referring to might have run off some very good people whom I am missing.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 9/7/2021 10:30:00 PM

Milton, there are so many confrontations going on in the world we need a peaceful place to communicate with each other. Stay safe and well...Delice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/8/2021 12:36:00 PM

Absolutely, Delice. I wholeheartedly agree with you. This is a real haven for me, so the bullying has to stop. Please read my comments to others to get a good picture. I love and appreciate all of the soupers. Peace. Milt

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/7/2021 5:32:00 PM

Oh Dear, I am truly sorry to read this sort of thing is happening on PS. If we all had the same opinions and thoughts we wouldn't learn anything new. I welcome other peoples opinions on soup it makes me think more. Soup is a place to make friends....

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/7/2021 5:45:00 PM

Oh, I wholeheartedly agree with you. In response to one of this person's poems I wrote, "You seem to be very sad." I did not mean it in an unkind way at all, but since, she has continually hounded me with her "poems." I've finally had it. This has been going on for, perhaps, a year now. I have reported it to admin, but nothing has been done, as far as I know. I want it to stop. She's also doing this to a fine young lady on here, too.

Terry Flood

Date: 9/7/2021 4:22:00 PM

Blimey, Milt, l turn my back for five minutes and you’ve started WW3. Seriously, it’s a shame that some people can’t accept differing opinions and see an opposing view as a slap round the face. Don’t hold your breath waiting for that to change any time soon. Terry

Rico Leffanta
Date: 9/8/2021 12:01:00 PM

Perhaps she isn't a she? Who knows? Its only words, and you can block or delete words (though on the internet words last longer than the wind) . . .come on, Terry! Give us something to laugh about!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/7/2021 5:24:00 PM

Thank you so much, Terry. I'm sure you are right, Terry. I just got tired of this person throwing crap at one or two of us on a recurring basis, over something she considered an insult (which really wasn't insulting at all) and because someone expressed a differing opinion. More than one of us is tired of putting up with this!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/7/2021 1:06:00 PM

Trolling shouldn't be allowed on any platform and people should respect that we don't all share the same views. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/7/2021 1:08:00 PM

Absolutely agree, Tom. See my response to Jan below. Some people get a hair up their...behind and just won't let go. They keep needling and needling. It's a shame! I haven't heard for a week or so from another person to whom she is giving a rough time. I hope she didn't leave us. I reported this whole business to administration, but they don't seem to have acted on it.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/7/2021 12:55:00 PM

sorry you've had cause to write this poem Milton, but strong political views and the virus seem to be areas of confrontation on soup . hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/7/2021 1:05:00 PM

Oh, it's all right, Jan. This woman, whom I apparently insulted with a comment (imagine that if you can, from me) has blocked me but continues to needle me with her "poetry." I certainly can handle it. No problem. But, I just decided it was time to vent and hopefully she will get the message. Jan, we have absolutely too much of this on Poetry Soup. I love it here and no one is going to run me off. I am a good person and always try to give uplifting and thoughtful comments. Thanks for your encouragement.