May I just give a wink or a smile?

I understand your system.

Granting points for a few extra words.

I could care less.

Use few words,
  and try to share some feeling.

Recognize a moment of talent,
  not going to gush like a critic.

Only want to acknowledge the creation.

So,
  let me give a tilt of my chin,
   glint from my eye.

Keep your points.

Let me show my respect,
 bit of appreciation.

Reviews

[Renée]

I never did give the system a look and really had no idea about the front page..until a few months ago when "someone" was miffed I was a top read and mentioned it on my poem...then talked as if I was the enemy to another..using words like when "they take me down"...
that i must say was eye opening.. I don't send out rr...so it was in the top spot quite on its own without my knowledge..
I still write because it calls to me and I embrace it..what ever comes forth.. I read and comment on what what I wish here...I am just grateful for a place to show my work... and people like you that understand the art and not the numbers .. great food for thought poem

[Jon Roggie]

The funny thing is, I am more irritated by the restraints on reviews. I can't get away with just saying "Nice!" anymore. Granted all I need to do is add a bunch of periods. Few people read my stuff, so I don't get negative reviews. All I do is pass along a story or a thought. Grew past the ranking system a couple of decades ago.

[Renée]

I hear ya Dear Tortoise...on the review restraints.. I am not usually one for a lot of words..seems a silly addition for what purpose I have no idea ( :

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:: i completely agree with you... there are too many rules on this site... and the latest one... about how many characters to type... is a bit too much... :: very well articulated, mister turtle...

[Jon Roggie]

I need to check. I think I can still get away with my usual one word followed by exclamation points.

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:: the system asks for 'at least' ten characters... :P

[Grant P.]

From reading this poem I get the feeling that you don't want a review to be worth points, but just be a review coming from a critic. You have a good point there. Maybe more reviewers, if the points weren't given unless it was rated as being constructive, would give better reviews. This simple poem speaks a lot of words, to me that is haha.

[Jon Roggie]

I see no point to the point system, excuse the pun. Prefer the chance to throw out some random thoughts. I try to acknowledge what catches my eye. Do not like being told how many words I need to use. Sorry, bit cranky. Thanks for the response!