Inspired by the many who read but do not respond to what they read.

I know we all lead very busy lives but there’s one thing that bothers me. I feel that if you do take the time to read an article or poem or whatever, that you should leave a comment. It doesn’t have to always be positive, because I know that I as a poet would love to get advice from my many peers. If I’m doing well, then please let me know.

If I am making mistakes with my writing, I need to know. I make every attempt to comment on everything I read and feel it’s with the utmost respect that I express what reading a certain piece means and warrants. As well, when you read my work and basically review it, leaving indication of who your are, I then have the ability to read your work which is ultimately what I wish to do. By doing so as well, we are creating a greater environment, a bigger family, within the world of our artistic expression. Thank you.

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  • Kim Buck on Sep 23, 2008

    I agree 100%. I think most who leave comments may use the rule “if you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all”. Certainly we can’t fault people for not wanting to hurt our feelings or give criticism we can’t take. Just yesterday, I asked friend from NYC if you he would comment on the things I have written. While he had positive things to say – he mentioned my lack of punctuation ie. run on sentences and such. Immediately I withdrew into myself – wondering WTF and I am really doing?

  • Darla Smith on Sep 23, 2008

    I agree and will start trying to leave comments whenever I read an article, poem or whatever.

  • goodselfme on Sep 23, 2008

    I ALWAYS leave a comment. that lets me know if I read a certain piece. If there is anything at all that I like in anyone’s writing I put that in the comment. Of course I don’t swoon over all I read, perhaps it is the mood I am in while I am reading that and not the actual material.I have made gentle attempts to offer corections to others. I have had people suggest things to me. Some people are less sensative to others feelings than I think they could be. Hey, perfection is not in this world! Any help can be submitted with tenderness. We are all trying to help each other. I agree with you 100%, Michael! I could not have said this better!

  • christine on Sep 23, 2008

    yes I agree with you

  • Lena Brown on Sep 23, 2008

    Amen to that!!!

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