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Lovely Poems

Blog Posted by Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib: 9/15/2019 9:22:00 AM

 

 

I have been made aware on more than one occasion that "Lovely Poem" is not an appropriate or intellectually up to snuff comment to submit. When I say "lovely poem", it is what I feel; of the composition, thought and artistry come together to create a piece of art. I have a traumatic brain injury which makes reading and thinking difficult, I rely on my emotional senses. When I can't find the words because so many are swirling in my head, I find the one that best describes how I feel. It is how I think, it is how I write, it is how I comment. Basically, the more effort I put into composing an appropriate response for a poem, the more taxing it is on my brain, which will result in anxiety (physical) and less ability to read at all. Please know, that when I say "lovely poem", it is what I mean.

 

 

 

 



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Date: 9/19/2019 9:37:00 PM
Any comment is better than no comment! PR
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Date: 9/19/2019 7:44:00 AM
Maureen, what a beautiful blog this has turned out to be. Lovely in fact. Hope your brain injury can be healed in time. Just be lovely you !
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:39:00 AM
Lovely blog post my friend. : ) Some will complain about anything because I suppose it gives them a sense of power over someone, who knows. The fact that you do read and comment on the work on this site as well as write some of the best, most humorous and deeply thought provoking poetry is fantastic in my opinion. I have a hard time commenting on poetry as most times I have no idea what to say but "Lovely poem" is something I would love to see on my work any day of the week. You just keep being you and those who complain will eventually find something else to complain about. It is their nature. You are one of the anchors of this site, you are important and you are loved...so smile my friend
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/19/2019 7:24:00 AM
Thank you my friend! :) You have been a source of warm encouragement since I first got here Chris, I can't thank you enough. xomo
Date: 9/16/2019 3:49:00 PM
In my opinion, "Lovely poem" is, indeed a lovely comment, and I would love receiving it at any time if it were a comment on any of my poems. Your blog posting was beautifully written and open, honest, and convincing!
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/18/2019 9:15:00 AM
Thank you Leo! I am fond of your name, my grandfather was Leo. :) xomo
Date: 9/16/2019 10:02:00 AM
Lovely is a lovely word - soft and easy to say. I shall continue to use it when I want to. You must be a remarkable woman to courageously write and do it so well!
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:14:00 AM
I feel the same way. Words for me have a shape and feel, texture even. Thank you Lovely. xomo
Date: 9/16/2019 8:41:00 AM
If no one likes your poetry...and your comments make them sore....then there's only one thing to do.....WRITE....AND COMMENT MORE...MO, ya can't let the bastards win......
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:11:00 AM
Hugs and Giggles, thank you John! xomo!
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Jan Allison
Date: 9/17/2019 11:36:00 AM
lol John, love your powerful comment - go for it MO!!!:-)
Date: 9/16/2019 7:54:00 AM
There is nothing wrong with saying lovely poem or beautiful write. Comments are meant to encourage other poets. I have made comments like that several times. Keep being you Mo.
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:09:00 AM
Thank you Joseph. xomo
Date: 9/16/2019 3:42:00 AM
Your comments are always charming and sincere, Mo... and it was lovely to get your most recent one. Keep on keeping on in the natural way that you always do.
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:08:00 AM
Thank you Lawrence. Will do xomo
Date: 9/15/2019 8:33:00 PM
Hi Mo, i love your comments on any poems. I've written poems based on your thoughts before, you've provided inspiration. Comments in general on this site are not written at all, even though I leave my thoughts on others. Most of the poems I contribute have none, so thank you for your thoughts always.
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:07:00 AM
Thank you Lewis. You have one of the biggest hearts here; you are much appreciated. xomo
Date: 9/15/2019 5:40:00 PM
Mo, YOU are not the one who should be apologizing for leaving your lovely comments on poems. Now, here's the most important thing to take note of with regard to penning your comments...the fact that you care enough to leave one, despite your physical problem, is indicative of your kind nature. Anyone finding a negative point to your leaving 'lovely poem,' is exposed as a recalcitrant.
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:05:00 AM
Thank you so much Lin, hugs and warm wishes <3 xomo
Date: 9/15/2019 5:20:00 PM
I find it really sad you have found it necessary to write the blog in the first place Mo, comment how you want and ignore those who have brought negativity to you for expressing yourself with 'lovely poem' If people don't understand then they are not worth the time of day. Personally I'd prefer to have a 'lovely poem' comment rather than no comment at all. Keep on being you Mo:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:04:00 AM
Thank you Jan <3 xomo!
Date: 9/15/2019 4:53:00 PM
I am always thankful for any encouraging comment about my poems, no matter how short or simple! The problem with words alone, without non verbal cues, like voice inflections and emotional context (like a normal phone call or face to face) is that communication is limited and the meaning behind comments can be misconstrued or taken incorrectly. Thanks for sharing, Maureen, and hope you can recover completely from your brain injuries. God bless! :)
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:03:00 AM
Thank you Laura! And Keith :) xomo!
Date: 9/15/2019 4:34:00 PM
Maureen, you have always been a source of encouragement. None of us can please everyone. So be your wonderful self! ~Mark
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:01:00 AM
Thank you Mark, true dat. xomo!
Date: 9/15/2019 4:17:00 PM
Maureen, you can call my poems lovely any time you want, or beautiful even, and I will always say thank you for the compliment, because you wrote it with meaning and I accept it with heartfelt appreciation.
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Date: 9/18/2019 9:00:00 AM
Thank you Lovely <3 xomo!
Date: 9/15/2019 3:54:00 PM
I love this heartfelt blog, Maureen. I struggle with writing clever and wordy comments, but I try to be honest in how they affect me emotionally. Usually I overuse the word "beautful" :) but it is always sincere. I think your "lovely poem" comments are too.
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Date: 9/18/2019 8:59:00 AM
Thank you Becca. Me too. Sometimes the wit flies, other times I'm rolling in the feel of a poem and can only muster a word. xomo
Date: 9/15/2019 1:10:00 PM
Mo, I always love getting ‘lovely’ comments from you, my lovely <3
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Date: 9/18/2019 8:56:00 AM
Thank YOU my Lovely! <3 xomo!
Date: 9/15/2019 12:34:00 PM
Ignore them Maureen,you don't have to explain you're self to anyone. If I get nice, good, funny, lovely or whatever I'm grateful people have took the the time to comment. We all lead hectic lives and sometimes haven't the time to write a war and peace comment for every poem we read. Tom
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Date: 9/18/2019 8:53:00 AM
Thank you Tom <3 xomo
Date: 9/15/2019 12:11:00 PM
I think it's a lovely comment - soar, my friend - soar! (Trolls be trolls - not worth the time) :o) <3
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Date: 9/18/2019 8:52:00 AM
Greg, you are one of my first and dearest friends here, and more than any other contest sponsor have pushed my muse outside of its comfort zone, to magnificent effect, thank you for everything. xomo <3
Date: 9/15/2019 11:59:00 AM
A compliment is a compliment, Maureen:-) I've seen so "lovely poem" replies to me and to others. Even I use it from time to time! Nothing wrong with it. It's better that reply than NO reply whatsoever to your poem! Teeheehee....
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Date: 9/16/2019 7:49:00 AM
Exactly! Thank you Edward! xomo
Date: 9/15/2019 11:01:00 AM
Maureen, What is wrong with Lovely? I appreciate it when I get a comment stating that my poem is lovely. Ignore those foolish complaints! People on here are getting too critical!
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Date: 9/15/2019 11:11:00 AM
Precisely. Lovely is as lovely does. Thank you Tania.
Date: 9/15/2019 10:32:00 AM
Maureen,don't apologise,comments are always an encouragement.'Lovely' is a word that conveys so much and happily is not one given new connotations that some have these days.
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/15/2019 10:58:00 AM
Thank you Brian. I thought to apologize, indeed challenged myself to dig deeper for a critical assessment when "lovely poem" was my first response, but I found that that ruined the joy of reading and sharing for me. So I found it best to acknowledge that I is who I is, less is mo, take it or leave it. (And I love the way the word lovely feels, the shape of it.)
Date: 9/15/2019 9:49:00 AM
Lovely blog :)
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Date: 9/15/2019 9:58:00 AM
Thank you SO x!

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