Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

With Concern For Poets

Recently, it's come to my attention 
something that I'd like to mention.
We'd have no hero if there's no villain.
So I think I'm more than a little willin'

To be called nasty names or take a jab
from anyone who wields a pen to stab.
Idle threats written from a pretender
Need a hero to become our defender.

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A real poet does not use words of abuse,
slanderous words that are of no good use.
It would be a welcome gesture to be kind
so as to have harmony and peace of mind.

A pen is often called a mighty sword
and our pens should be of one accord.
It would be nice,  for the sake of unity,
to put an end to the juvenile animosity.

We can all become heroes, in retrospect
If we treat each other with due respect.

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L Milton Hankins July 22, 2022 at 3:30 PM Top notch, Lin. I enjoyed your poem immensely. Lin Lane July 23, 2022 at 6:34 AM Hello, Milton. This is one of my oldest posts on the site, and I'm pleased that you found it and left such an awesome comment. I must ask that you forgive me for not visiting your poetry, but I'm very rarely active. Too many faults lie in many features, but I will pay a debt of thanks by reading you later today. That's a promise.

Hanson William June 8, 2020 at 5:36 PM I love this one. Lin Lane July 23, 2022 at 6:32 AM Thank you.

Cecil Hickman November 15, 2015 at 11:41 AM so very well written with words and truth, along with advice,,, heroes and villains are greatly taken advantage of the idea. We are all heroes in this thing we call life and villains are ones that like to take others down, down, down... Thank you for your visit and your words. Lin Lane November 15, 2015 at 12:42 PM Thank you very much for your comments, and you're quite welcome for my visit to you.

Demetrios Trifiatis November 13, 2015 at 8:14 AM I wholeheartedly agree that a poet's pen should never be dipped into venom! Congratulations for tackling the problem in such a humanistic way, dear Lin! A seven for doing it! Lin Lane November 13, 2015 at 8:19 AM Thank you, Demetrios, for your gracious comment and the 7. Your pen is dipped in honey.

Tim Smith November 12, 2015 at 6:36 PM Amen !!! Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 9:59 PM Thank you very much, Tim.

Andrea Dietrich November 12, 2015 at 3:49 PM I love this, the sentiments and the style in which you gave the message. I think maybe you read a remark that was made under one of my poems. Did that inspire you?? haha!! You are awesome! Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 5:15 PM lol... actually, I've been reading lots of comments that have led me to my view of the ingredients in the soup. Some just taste better than others. In any case, thank you for agreeing with me, and many who've made positive comments here...that this should be fun place, where we can share lots of wonderful things.

Kim Merryman November 12, 2015 at 12:23 PM Well said, Lin, and I agree with you. I haven't had any trouble with anyone on this site. I try to live by the golden rule "Do unto others as you would like others to do unto you." Love, Kim Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 12:25 PM Thank you, Kim.

Constance La France November 12, 2015 at 11:58 AM Lin, well written and expressed, I am with you on this, once things are said it is very difficult to take back even if the writer deletes the comment, it is still floating in cyber space, a wonderful 7 Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 12:25 PM Thank you, BW.

Daver Austin November 12, 2015 at 11:04 AM I've heard that some poets can be unkind in their comments, though I've not had the experience. Bravo for your words of wisdom. daver Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 11:44 AM Thank you, daver.

Feli Elizab November 12, 2015 at 10:13 AM This was nicely put, Linn, and something I agree with. Poets are always learning and evolving, and constructive criticism is helpful if done with respect. No one should be putting anyone down here as this should be a community that helps you grow as a writer. Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 10:25 AM Thank you, Felicia.

Eve Roper November 12, 2015 at 9:28 AM Bravo girl! I love your inspiring words you are my hero! Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 10:01 AM Thank you, Eve.

John Lawless November 12, 2015 at 7:45 AM like this one Lin.....well said. Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 8:03 AM Thank you, John.

Casarah Nance November 12, 2015 at 7:34 AM A positive message, there are too many times a person is crushed by the weight of someone elses words. We are all here for the enjoyment of what we do, write and entertain. No one should be put down for that. Thanks for the words and friendship Lin. Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 8:02 AM Thank you, Casarah.

Kate Sparks November 12, 2015 at 7:13 AM Here here! Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 8:02 AM Thank you, Kate.

Alexis Y. November 12, 2015 at 6:53 AM Lin, I agree with this positive piece. That last part summed up your message very well "We can all become heroes, in retrospect If we treat each other with due respect." Great job! Thanks for sharing:-) Alexis 7 Lin Lane November 12, 2015 at 8:01 AM Thank you, Alexis.