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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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Date: 10/30/2021 1:13:00 PM
well said, mark!
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Mark Koplin
Date: 11/1/2021 7:21:00 AM
Thank you so much Ilene!
Date: 10/30/2021 1:08:00 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
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Mark Koplin
Date: 11/1/2021 7:20:00 AM
That might be a little above my pay grade, but thank you sir!
Date: 10/30/2021 12:17:00 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!!!!
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Mark Koplin
Date: 11/1/2021 7:19:00 AM
I was done biting my tongue years ago. Thanks
Date: 10/30/2021 9:32:00 AM
Love it. That shrinkage line made me howl ;D, Rock on neighbour. xomo
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Mark Koplin
Date: 10/30/2021 9:37:00 AM
Lol, always a pleasure to hear from the north!
Date: 10/30/2021 9:09:00 AM
Long may the bulldog continue to bark! hugs Jan xx
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Mark Koplin
Date: 10/30/2021 9:14:00 AM
Woof woof
Date: 10/30/2021 8:18:00 AM
You also take a stand Mark….like it!! Debx
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Mark Koplin
Date: 10/30/2021 8:53:00 AM
Awesome Deb, thanks!
Date: 10/30/2021 7:04:00 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.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 10/30/2021 7:46:00 AM
Poems are supposed to get bigger with age, not shrivel up and die

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