A tribute to every new poem on site

Just a light tribute to new poems

Here on Writerscafe, the newest poem,
it pops up on-screen
like the latest off-shoot, or newborn babe
or like a newest floral bud,
in the orchards of poetry
Or like a fresh wave of words
crashing and cresting upon the turf
For all and sundry to view, enjoy and surf!
Or ha ha, even like linguistic kernels
that pop like popcorn
in the crockery of Writerscafe
with different flavors to choose from
to reveal what's been cooking in the minds
Some indeed spiced-up
some spicy
some acidic or buttery
all of 'em', more or less with melody.
Or the newest poetry is
to put it more exquisitely
a fragrant flower just bloomed
in the bedecked bowers of poetry
Or to say, each latest poem
pops up on screen
like pop goes the weasel
For poems pop up like meerkats
but on the lookout for friends instead of foes
Ah, and then they might wait
for the honey and jam of comments
and perhaps even the bitter gourd of criticism
But healthy criticism is like any bitter pill vital to health.
You're lucky if the doctors of poetry
refrain from prescribing chits of bitter pills to swallow,
Or opted for sugar-coated ones
for which you heave a sigh of relief
you didn't receive blunt sharp critique!
As I prefer sugar coated pills in all situations.

Yet if they do administer the wrong dose
out of sheer bias and prejudice
You can always give them a taste of their own medicine ,
if you wish to be vengeful and impudent
Or you can forgo, overlook and be lenient
For my poetry is meant to be tasteful
Harshly insensitive reviews can leave a sour after taste in the mouth,
As I'm habituated to taking sugar coated pills.
A prejudiced person could never appreciate my poetry
But all can comprehend my message hopefully.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Dennis Wolf]

So............ I'll be honest, I don't do sugar coated stuff, neither giving or receiving. If I like something even a little, I will comment or actually review, depending on how much time I actually have on my hands, and how much or little I can offer.

Poetry is far away from me, especially in English, which isn't my native tongue... But, even in my own language, poetry is something I have trouble creating, even more trouble than these idiotic drafts of idiotic stories that I share... And that is all okay, see I know and have accepted that fact, don't aim for things you cannot reach, and you'll spare yourself a world of hurt, humiliation, disappointments and so on. If you do intend to reach for them anyway, then don't expect 'praises' and the like right off the bat, just understand that you've got a ways to go, perhaps a lot longer than some others might... and that's okay too.That's just the same with any skill. (though I imagine some people have a nasty way of explaining that) When I picked up the guitar for the first time, huh... I was just a dumb metalhead who thought that enjoying music so much means it's gonna be the same creating it. Was I wrong ... as wrong as one possibly can be. But in the end, I have learnt so much I couldn't have even imagined before. Now, years later -years filled with frustrations, failures, having thoughts of smashing the instrument on my head, and cutting off my dumb left hand- I can actually play. I'm not a 'natural talent' but I can play, and I can create my own crap, just like with writing, there is a lot of waste surrounding the few gems that we actually produce in the beginning stages, and improving skills doesn't mean that we produce less waste, it just means that the gems are more valuable, therefore worth digging out from the crud.

There might be times that I actually create something half decent, and in addition to that some bits that are actually 'valuable' however, in the end, without this level of honesty toward oneself, it is not possible to go beyond one's current level of ability.... Just stagnate, being contempt by the usual 'compliments' from the usual people, who if for no other reason, well then out of habit will give those compliments.

I'm not saying you should want to push for something bigger or greater, that's up to you, but if you expect constant praises and the like, then you've got no other choice but to improve. I don't want to be 'published' and I care very little when people come bragging about 'oh I published xyz books, and I'm here to tell you that your writing sucks'


however, I also don't expect praises and acknowledgement as if I too had written something worth publishing.

Cheers

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Hi, thanks soo much for your time posting a fine long comment, yeah im not after praises at all, im more after poet's thoughts about my views, exchange of ideas, info, thereby broadening my view as well. And but if one wants to give me critique i want it gentle and sugar coated since if someone bashes my work too harshly with sharp rudeness i will be quick to think they're just full of destructive hate and not constructive criticism.
Interesting that english is not your language yet you write it so perfectly.
Im always learning on the job.
So thanks soo much for comment, im assuming that you didn't find my poem totally bogus and boring even if you didn't say much about it,.

[Dennis Wolf]

There isn't anything worthwhile for me to say about it, and so I didn't say a lot.
In my view, some of these thoughts have had been there in all of our heads, at one point or another.
However, if I were to try writing a poem, I'd pick something that I can write about honestly and manage to end up with the piece having a sense of 'more' to it.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Well i write about everything honestly and don't ny poems make sense?

[Dennis Wolf]

That is the question, isn't it? For its creator, everything makes sense, and all components fit and play the roles meant for them... And no, it isn't confusing to read if that's what you are asking.. but I fail to see what you would hope to accomplish by writing this particular piece.

It's probably not badly written, but I don't get the purpose of it.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Hmm i think you are nitpicking, because even if i don't see a purpose behind your write while i see so many purposes behind mine, i wouldn't say it out of politeness.
There are actually many poets who wtite purposeless senseless poems but all is art so its ok but i make sure mine has purpose and meaning.

[Dennis Wolf]

Which is proving exactly what I said. Lol

[JD Major]

a virtual potpourri, a potluck feast of words, of phrases, a splendid and thoughtful summary of the Cafe! Bravo!
JD

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

And you summed it up so aptly and superly thanks soo much for fun comment,

[Chris Shaw]

What a wonderfully creative write zay zay my friend of old days. I don’t expect everyone to like what I have posted but I do expect them to be polite with responses. Most will review that way, but once in a while ……….. I tend to ignore rather than retaliate. At my age I need to conserve my energy. Enjoyed the read muchly.

Chris

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Hii dear chris, yeah im like you, im with you, i expect considerate and polite responses and most are like that even if they won't always like my views its ok.
For a western poetess with many western poets on board the site yours aren't likely to face any criticism but an eastern esp muslim poetess im always the target of some critics on every wtiting site esp this one.
I don't retaliate but i feel like clarifying and defending always.
I can know reasonable constructive criticism from unreasonable nitpicking very well.
Warm thanks for comment.

[Rania M]

I love the way you write a poem. Sugar coats are adorable.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Warmest thanks for lovely comment, yeah sugar coated criticism doesn't taste as sour as plain rude bashing.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks for reading on one of mine and now I'm here reading one of yours. Have a good day!

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanks so much for the comment.

[Betty Hermelee]

I like way you crafted this poem; it makes sense; and I think we all offer constructive critique to each other; as each of us sees things differently in each poem... that's the beauty of poetry....
Best, Betty

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yeah i like constructive criticism and not bashing hate comments disguised as criticism like one troll did to me here some months ago.
Warm thanks for the lovely comment dear.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome!
Best, B.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I think this was well constructed and well thought out.

Winston

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanks soo much poet for the great feedback,. Best wishes,

[willweb]

Good or bad, I just simply say "Thanks for reading and commenting," because even the bad commentors must have read some of what you posted...or maybe not I guess. Either way, to have someone read and comment on a poem you have posted I would think is the goal of most on here but you will have some say, "I don't care if I get any comments, I only write for myself" to which I say...ok, thanks for reading and commenting. :) Very creative and I think you got it pegged.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanks soo much for a fine fab comment.
Just writing for yourself without commenting on others is so self centered to me.
We need to broaden our views by reading others and comments help the world exchange ideas.

[red93]

Nice Work SZK you really let your imagination run wild with this one. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Aw im glad you think so, you're way more imaginative though. Thanks soo much for cool comment,

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, we all look for positive reviews. A bit of constructive criticism is also welcomed....at least by me. However, if someone has been downright nasty in a review, I just block them. No need to reciprocate. I like the idea of a new poem being a flower ready to bloom. Good write. Lydi**

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Ah yes im on many poetry sites as i like to alternate btw sites so on this site previously i used to bashed by some anonymous reviewer who just hated me for no valid reason. I hope they learnt that hate just hurts them , you're right its better to just block than argue, another kind poetess had suggested that too.
Warm thanks for great comment.