Structure Stricture

There's a Dick In the Pic 😾

(Con)descend your mountain

patronise too the sea

crystallise ur pearls

of sycophancy

In the murky 

depths far

far away

from

me

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I totally get what you're saying about the poetry police, which I try not to be part of! I started at the cafe 5 years ago after a lifelong professional writing career & I had strong ideas about what "good" writing was all about. The younger, fresher writers on this website have taught me a thing or two about losing my "corrective" approach (who cares about grammar & spelling, it's the HEART of a message that matters!) But I can also see this message in a very different way, about politics in the USA, which are so divided. I just don't want to hear that crap from "the other side" (Trump supporters) anymore. I tried to understand them, tolerate them, ignore them . . . but now I'm blocking them! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

PS this poem is superb in terms of making a poignant point!

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I wrote this in sheer ire as a couple of my friends who are new on here are upset because they had stuff pointed out in their poems and given tips they didn't ask for and it demoralized them. So I thought I'll make a point because it's their Art and they deserve to express themselves the way they prefer. I agree with you, my dear friend Margie! Whether poetry police or politically motivated nuisance makers, we must block!
Thank you for appreciating my point! HUGS!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I think often critics intend for others to write just like they do, and if those poets don't? They hound them with cutting remarks, or just try to get them to see the light...change this change that...we are all individual voices...and there are varied tastes on the part of readers...we have to find our own voices...having others rewrite our poems does not help us get to that voice...maybe sometimes...but gently.
j.

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Long, insincere, flattery-filled reviews. The unneccessary mailing and suggestions. Its an imposition and disliked by most girls here.

Thank you my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Ditzy, my fav cat, this is a very pointed write. I looked for the dick, but alas it was so tiny my eyes couldn't see it. Never really been fond of the poetry police, they have a habit of suffocating creativity. Treats for you precious. Purrfect poem, got the message across you did.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

You're so on point, my dear friend Chris! They stifle creativity! And destroy confidence. I'm so glad the tiny dickies can't be seen. They're better off invisible tee hee. Thank you for appreciating the point and for the lovely treats always! *Meows with much affection*

[Chris Shaw]

Welcome my furry friend :)