Mark Koplin Poet Couplet

Write Big Or Go Home

Write Big or Go Home

I’ve seen some swollen poems, that come in dragging on the floor
Written by the brave, till someone knocks upon their door

Each time that we back down, more trolls will come and dance
It’s sad to see grown poets, with so much shrinkage in their pants

I’m often called a bully and shunned by the elite
But I hold my head up high and can stand on both my feet

It’s best to stand your ground, ignoring will not work
Make sure and use your words each time you see a jerk

I’m strong in my beliefs, my resolve will never bend
Keep your poems big and watch out for each friend

I don’t care what others think, I’m good with the “what for”
Very few will have the poems to come pounding on my door

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Ilene Bauer October 30, 2021 at 1:13 PM well said, mark! Mark Koplin November 1, 2021 at 7:21 AM Thank you so much Ilene!

Tom Cunningham October 30, 2021 at 1:08 PM They should put you in charge of Facebook Mark or whatever it calls itself now and other social media platforms that give trolls and bullies a free reign. Tom Mark Koplin November 1, 2021 at 7:20 AM That might be a little above my pay grade, but thank you sir!

L Milton Hankins October 30, 2021 at 12:17 PM Ah, thanks, Mark. We all needed a dose of this. Your poem lays out what I have always felt. If some folks consider me blunt, they have no idea how many times I have bit my tongue! No one on Soup should ever have to put up with insults, bullying, and jerk behavior...and, you know, some of us have. Thanks!!!! Mark Koplin November 1, 2021 at 7:19 AM I was done biting my tongue years ago. Thanks

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 30, 2021 at 9:32 AM Love it. That shrinkage line made me howl ;D, Rock on neighbour. xomo Mark Koplin October 30, 2021 at 9:37 AM Lol, always a pleasure to hear from the north!

Jan Allison October 30, 2021 at 9:09 AM Long may the bulldog continue to bark! hugs Jan xx Mark Koplin October 30, 2021 at 9:14 AM Woof woof

Deb M October 30, 2021 at 8:18 AM You also take a stand Mark….like it!! Debx Mark Koplin October 30, 2021 at 8:53 AM Awesome Deb, thanks!

Jenna Logan October 30, 2021 at 7:04 AM Tellin' it like it is, Mark. You always do, and that line about having shrinkage in their pants...'you hit the nail on the head,' pun and fun intended. Mark Koplin October 30, 2021 at 7:46 AM Poems are supposed to get bigger with age, not shrivel up and die