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Spit on the sidewalk
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Spit on the sidewalk |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Some people spit on the sidewalk and then walk away, thinking others will not mind walking around, not notice the venom within. You call it critiquing. Beware, for you may slip in it when it fills the cracks in your side of the sidewalk. I've walked through lots of spit in the past, so yours doesn't really bother me, I've learned to look past it. But even I do not want it on my sidewalk. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (12-19-2002 02:27 PM).] |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
when you choose to criticize nastily, you choose your enemies...yes, good write. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This IS bothersome for those of us who tend to type--er--I mean walk barefoot! with hugs n winks! |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
It doesn't even have to be nasty. Any form of negativity to someone new here is destructive to both parties, and it will cross to their side; the exception would be correcting very poor spelling and/or crossing T's and dotting I's, those such errors. Much depends on the poet, how many posts they've made....before suggesting a rewrite, or skirting that issue with subtle hints not clearly understood by a newcomer, made by someone you may have had respect for, before that insensitive wording and timing. My e-mail didn't used to be available so to have e-mailed a question for clarity I'd have had to reveal it. What is even more annoying is to be critiqued, and supposedly, the critiquer doesn't come back to see what the poet thought of the critisism. Balogny! Not believable. Thank you for this poem. Warm regards, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Laney Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 85Illinois |
Very good comparison! This poem is really good, with clearly a strong message! Good Write!! --Alana |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent message in this write Kacy!!  Thank you for this! ~Hugs~ ~ Season's Greetings to my 'family' at Passions ~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Oops...thought this was worth replying to twice. [This message has been edited by Enchantress (12-19-2002 10:11 PM).] |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
The analogy works for me...criticism with a sharp edge cuts deep...critiques that judge the merits of a particular write are much different in tone and attitude than those that find fault or judge harshly...this is a forum of friendship and I hope it stays that way.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Kacy who's hasslin you? I'll kick some @ss if you want me too!! raph |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
LOL at your reply Raph. No one has hassled me lately. But some young whippersnapper has pushed the limits a few times with some others, and I just want to hint (gently) that we don't appreciate that kind of behavior at this board. Not even from OLD whippersnappers. Thanks to each of you, and may you always stay above board and enjoy only honest quality critiques from others, not flames or....heaven forbid, the spitwad. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 BRAVO!!! You go girl! Yes, I believe poetry is a gift from the heart, and everyone has soul, therefore anything written from the soul should not be critiqued like that as I believe every piece of literature has value! (sigh) So keep those sidewalks clean I beseech everyone, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kacy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Midnitesun - now this is a nice write. A lot of meaning that needs to be heeded... Inspired me to write one also... BC [This message has been edited by Bill Charles (12-20-2002 08:44 PM).] |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
Smiling at you, Kacy. You do get riled!!! And I did too, at first, then thought what the hell...tis the season. Thought maybe I'd see if kindness would be recognized and returned. Afterall...youth passes, ya know???  The thought of her hands |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Noah, Bill, Duncan, thanks for reading. Though it's been a really long time since anyone flamed me, I don't care to see anyone here send or receive flames, old or new. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, Tortillas Flats, AZ is the town for you! Notice the sign Ginger is ignoring.   If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (12-20-2002 09:56 PM).] |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Thank You, Kacy.......... "Love makes the world go around" |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry! I love tortillas, especially when they're flat.  Ethel, you're welcome. |
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