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[aid] => mick
[title] => Selfishness
[time] => 2006-09-21 18:25:08
[hometext] => I just noticed that many people dont leave comments to poems very often
[bodytext] => Is it considered selfishness
When all you want is to hear your own?
When your poems are all you read
And never respond to the others needs.
So many heartfelt poems I've read
The authors have much to be said
Some may be good,some very sad
Some may even be very bad
They share their deep artistic souls
Similar to living in clear fishbowls
Welcoming,cherishing your remarks
Even if they come with a very loud bark.
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[informant] => LonelyPoet
[notes] => To maintain the correct comment to poem ratio, please do not comment on your own work. Commenting on your own work does not ensure your reply will be seen. Your comments on this posting have been removed. You can send a private message if you wish to thank someone or respond to them. Thank you. Moderator_18
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Selfishness
Contributed by
LonelyPoet
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Thursday, 21st September 2006 @ 06:25:08 PM in AEST
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AngryPoetry
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Is it considered selfishness
When all you want is to hear your own?
When your poems are all you read
And never respond to the others needs.
So many heartfelt poems I've read
The authors have much to be said
Some may be good,some very sad
Some may even be very bad
They share their deep artistic souls
Similar to living in clear fishbowls
Welcoming,cherishing your remarks
Even if they come with a very loud bark.
Copyright ©
LonelyPoet
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2006-09-21 18:25:08]
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Re: Selfishness
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by deadclown on
Thursday, 21st September 2006 @ 06:40:04 PM AEST
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Couldn't have said it better myself. Good words. I understand what ur sayin (haha)
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Re: Selfishness
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by StormyNites on
Thursday, 21st September 2006 @ 06:52:06 PM AEST
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| Oops sent to deadclown by mistake. funny read but very true !! |
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Re: Selfishness
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by sadaddy on
Thursday, 21st September 2006 @ 11:35:55 PM AEST
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Enjoyed the read, it was well said, but sadly it's true. Take care.
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Re: Selfishness
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by jerseysue on
Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 04:52:57 AM AEST
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I leave comments quite often. But have been told in a pm lately that I am hypocritical, well as we say in Northern England" balderdash "
I love all poetry, good, bad or indifferent, The emphasis being, the poet has created a masterpiece of their own words, and should be congratulated on that, so I give a fair comment. Your poem my friend speaks the truth in a very inspirational way. Yes you give credit to everyones work, no matter the content. That is being human. Thank you for your words of wisdom. Sue x |
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Re: Selfishness
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by one-curly-fry on
Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 06:57:59 AM AEST
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Nice little comment - one of which I totally agree with you about.
I really like the line "similar to living clear fishbowls" - very nicely put.
As someone who has a lot to say, I'm always looking for a conversation, or at the least, a comment. I knew an established poet a while ago who had never in her professional career read another persons work - could you imagin? Must be either pretty boring or very self-centred. We lost contact because there was nothing to talk about...
Good write!
- Tim |
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Re: Selfishness
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by spencer on
Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 08:17:39 AM AEST
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too true, people should leave more comments epically to those authors who have little of them.
good work |
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Re: Selfishness
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by flamingblade on
Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 10:01:25 AM AEST
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This is quite true. I 've posted a few poems with no comments. It hurts to think that no one thinks it's good enough to talk about.
Good Write!
Alex |
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Re: Selfishness
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by Spike on
Friday, 22nd September 2006 @ 08:16:28 PM AEST
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True true, in all aspects. However, its a reciprocal site, and if people don't comment on other poetry on a 3:1 ratio they can be restricted from posting. That aside, comments of 'nice' or 'I like it' or a criticism without explanation are less than useful.
I think the number of comments on this one show that the low and no commentors are few and far between.
Spike |
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Re: Selfishness
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by Vampirequeen on
Saturday, 23rd September 2006 @ 04:45:11 AM AEST
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Very well said.
And just to make a point i do comment quite alot in fact more then most here.
Anyways good write |
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Re: Selfishness
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by boobiepeach on
Monday, 25th September 2006 @ 06:12:28 PM AEST
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FUNNY VERY FUNNY
AND OHH SO TRUE
VERY CLEVER |
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Re: Selfishness
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by Oneir8dude on
Saturday, 30th September 2006 @ 06:34:31 PM AEST
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I totally agree with you... I do however believe if
I don't like a write or the content I will not post that
comment... I have read more than I comment on.
This doesn't mean I am not reading them...
I follow the 3:1 ratio... Sometimes I am right on
the ratio others I am clear ahead of that...
That said, I feel words of encouragement are heart
warming to someone who has just put their Heart out
on the line...
Thank You for this insight... Very nicely done...
It is my goal to meet a new poet every day...
Thank you for making my list...
Bill |
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Re: Selfishness
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by ever1der on
Sunday, 1st October 2006 @ 05:36:39 PM AEST
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I get tired of people whining about comments..while they do that, they could be reading and commenting themselves.
There are still people who have multiple accounts too..so if they comment twice on your poem..how do you know? LOL
Any subject is great for a poem..if you want to use your talent to gripe and grumble; that's up to you...:) |
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Re: Selfishness
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 2nd October 2006 @ 11:16:16 PM AEST
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wow the title is perfect and so is the poem
the last stanza was amazing left me kind of aw struck
you have a great writing style so keep it up and i will be reading |
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Re: Selfishness
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 8th October 2013 @ 10:47:58 AM AEST
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Sadly, this is still true to this day and still runs rampant. It seems it's even worse to me than in previous years. So many people joining and just posting their work without interacting. And yes, it is indeed selfishness in my eyes.
However, may I point out that commenting on your own work, as you have done here, really isn't much better .
Thank you for posting a well stated poem.
Tim |
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