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Unexpected Criticism

my apologies
shared my honest opinions
since you asked for them
wanting my affirmation
and not expecting the truth


written May 28, 2021

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Alexis Y.

Date: 5/28/2021 1:35:00 PM

Hi L, Milton, I welcome constructive criticism. One doesn't know everything. As long it's down in a respectful way. Tearing down a person and their art isn't constructive criticism; it's mean and disrespectful. If one is going to say something mean and spiteful, they shouldn't say it. I really enjoyed your poem. I like your poetry, by the way. Have a great day and weekend:-)Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2021 4:11:00 PM

What you have said is sooooo true, Alexis. PS is certainly no place for mean and disrespectful discourse, period. We have a few bullies on here, but there just isn't much we can do about that. They love being bullies, so they won't go away quietly.

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/28/2021 1:31:00 PM

I read the rationale behind this truthful tanka below to Jan, I don’t bother with affirmations, unless I mean it, it’s nice to encourage a poet, but some are pretty touchy and angry, myself I think there’s nothing better than a bit of constructive critique, cheers David

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2021 4:13:00 PM

I think Jan is right on target, David. Thanks for your thoughts, too. I've had my feelings hurt, but I just keep going. I think it's fairly easy to be perfectly innocent and touch a raw nerve. Best to just be positive, affirmative, and helpful. I try to acknowledge everything I read, and I certainly say thank you to every comment I receive. I feel its the courteous thing to do.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/28/2021 3:39:00 PM

I;ve seen poets leave because they have had their poem torn apart, there is a forum for constructive criticism, i much prefer to leave a positive comment and soup mail if I spot a typo

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/28/2021 1:31:00 PM

I like the poetry and the spirit of apologies, but honestly, I believe criticism is here to assist, even if it's a critique; no one is flawless, and it's always good to hear other people's perspectives. Always be magnificent and let the train run.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2021 4:14:00 PM

Good thinking, Lasaad, and, let's face it, you are so much more mature than some of our writers!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/28/2021 12:35:00 PM

great one for soup, I am not one for harsh critique and certainly not have my style of poetry criticised on blogs! hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/28/2021 12:51:00 PM

I agree wholeheartedly, Jan. You know from my poetry where I'm coming from. I try never to offer any critique unless it is specifically asked for, but, then I tell the truth....Recently, I told a poet that she sounded like she was angry. I meant absolutely nothing unkind about it, it was just an observation, and she suddenly cut off commenting from me. In my opinion that's pretty thin-skinned. I still read her poetry, and she still sounds like she's angry with most poets here on P.S. Incidentally, I love your work! You write good stuff, and I enjoy reading it. I never pass up a Jan poem!

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