when I receive a Poetry Critique

when I get a poetry critique I smile
then I race to the culprit’s page
to see if they have written more than fifty poems

None of them so far has written over twenty-two poems
I think this is curious.
The long-timers keep their snooty opinions to themselves

whereas the newcomers often think they know more
about your poem than you do.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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De Beaulieu Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Hello Caren, Yes i agree. Hugs. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Hello Caren, your welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/
Krutsinger Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 10:35 PM
thank you Darlene
Allison Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 12:57 PM
ha ha ha ha ha very funny Caren and sadly its true, and the loudest mouths here hardly post a dozen poems in 5 years lol I know that we can comment all day and hardly get any response but then again I am just a poop poet and i know it lol hugs Jan x
Krutsinger Avatar
April 10, 2026 at 10:35 PM
I love you Jan
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