Written Off

I used to interact a lot on writing forums. I’m very expressive and open. I say what I feel. And… it seems so often people choose the worst meanings. And then the character assassins begin to work.

Written Off

All I did was share
my truth
reading false
judged uncouth,
sacred places all lay bared
interpretation loose
woven into your creation
I became a noose

Reviews

[Ruby Heggie (PB Jacobs)]

People these days are too set in their ways. Not all of them, just the majority of them. Mostly in the middle class, or better. Antisocial stratification runs rampant, as a lot of people cheat. My question, that's based on what you wrote is since when is a healthy reformer a nuisance? The same is true for a real wise realist. Honest Abe's, too! These people are not nuisances, period, and this is based on indisputable facts. So, in my opinion, the real problem here is leaders who don't deserve to be leaders, as they are too fickle. We live in a way less than ideal society where everyone thinks a good image will make everything better. Essentially, schizophrenia runs rampant, right along with artificial intelligence dependency. Psychiatrists won't own up to this and be honest because they are too busy being juvenile addicts and affective dependents. These are the real nuisances, or better. Check my Facebook entries out

[Chris]

A sign of our times... our freedom to be ourselves is measured by people that take exception when we don't follow their perceptions of what our "thoughts" should be.

[Scott Kris]

Triggered by everything. Ha.

Thank you for reading.

[Chris]

More of "triggered by anything".

[Lisasview]

Oh my goodness...we all do wonder what is real..
Being true to ourselves and not judging others is a good start..
but one needs to go beyond that...and seek the real..
Lisa

[Scott Kris]

We often assume the worst and create monsters out of would be comforters.

It’s human nature to protect ourselves first and verify, if possible, later.

Thank you for reaching out. I hope Spain is treating you to her very best self.

Thanks,

Scott.

[Lisasview]

Actually, I guess I am fortunate as I assume only the best...makes my life less complicated.
Lisa

[Betty Hermelee]

I gt it, (I think) people are spouting untruths out there and that's bad enough, but when you attempt a coup or bang someone over the head with a hammer (for political reasons or just rage) that's very different.... I think we all have to be vigil and know ourselves and respect others as long as it's both ways . we have a long way to go in this country. Nice write...
Best, Betty

[Scott Kris]

Yes! It’s becoming endemic in our culture to destroy others. We choose sides and judge without even caring about the “whole story”. We have pick facts and call the story created by our selectively chosen facts the Truth.

We do this in politics and with each other.

Maybe we could change? Maybe? I will keep trying.

Thank you for the comments and mostly for taking the time to read and respond.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Scott for a fine review!
Best, B

[Sami Khalil]

There is a big difference between objective criticism and personal attacks on anything out there. As long it is done in a respectable way. I just blocked a writer who was harrasing me. I can tell the difference. I sometimes email people privately so not to embarrass them.
Excellent and honest.

[Scott Kris]

Thank you for the kind words. I don’t mind critics. I’m not a professional writer. My poems are full of missteps.
It’s when we allow ourselves to be personal and try to be a real person where I find the pain. People misunderstand and misrepresent intentions. I don’t blame anyone either. It’s human nature. If you choose to be intimately close with anyone, someone will eventually get hurt even with the best intentions. The wise stay rather superficial with most. I’m m not built to be superficial. Ha. And poetry pulls me in easily.

Have a beautiful day.

Scott.

[Sami Khalil]

You are wise indeed. I agree wholeheartedly. All rich blessings.

[willweb]

I think I get the meaning here and I understand it for the most part. These places can be helpful, they can be critical, or they can be just an ego boost that lasts for a few minutes and then is gone. Often when we speak our mind, the definitions of what we meant fly at us like a flock of seagulls going after a ham and cheese sandwich we are holding. We just have to learn to absorb or deflect I guess, but life is like that as well. Ok, I will climb down off of my soapbox now...your poem. I liked it though I think the second part chopped up the rhythm a bit, but maybe that is what you had in mind. Still a cool piece.

[Scott Kris]

Thank you for the comments. I’m not sure I was trying to write a perfectly metered poem. I wasn’t even intentionally writing a rhyme. I was feeling a feeling and trying to express it…. Imperfectly to be sure.

But I agree. As a poem, choppy and at best no better than the five minutes I dedicated to it.
Sometimes I publish a write just hoping somebody “sees” how I feel and somehow knows they are not alone either.
Most of my writing is in a journal just for me to process myself for myself.

[willweb]

I wasn't trying to be critical, I leave that to "The experts". I was pretty much just trying to say I understand where you are coming from. I left this site about 7 years ago and now I am back for some more beatings. : )

[Scott Kris]

Ha. Honestly, I think most people here are benevolent comrades in the world of poetic minds. It is weird being so emotionally exposed and honest while trying to maintain rational behaviors.
I’m glad you are here.
Sincere gratitude.

Scott.

[Ruby Heggie (PB Jacobs)]

This is a great website to be a hobbyist on. Alright, so you had a big pause with writing websites. It's not the end of the world. People come and go all the time. I hope you don't feel guilty for your big pause. You shouldn't, as a lot of people find some other interest in life for a while, but it is good that you express an interest in writing websites.

So, you became the noose. Writing to work something out like this is a great way to be more aware of what is going on between your thought life and your mind.

[Scott Kris]

Thank you for stopping in PB.
Other writers inspire me.
Even if my writing is nothing special, the fact I am moved to try is enough reason to engage.

I never quit writing, just quit interacting.

But maybe I do have something to give back as well. Maybe?

Have a beautiful day,

Scott