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Slapped Down

This is actually a Shadorma. I wrote it in response to a review of the anthology that was done for research of the brain disorder that my son has. The review was a personal attack on me. Writing this, helped me get past it. She slapped me slumping sliding dumps cascading I'm held down I feel like I cannot breathe gone into hiding.

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Eric Boddie

Date: 1/20/2016 9:21:00 PM

they have tried, and they have failed....simply because I refuse their free ticket to hell....they tempt me for revenge, but I remain true to myself....because over the years, it has provided great wealth....not with money nor material things....but with the Love only the heart sings....stay strong my sister....;)

Robyn Campbell
Date: 1/23/2016 7:00:00 PM

Wow, thanks, Eric. So true. I will. And you too.

Wilfred Aniagyei

Date: 1/20/2016 5:05:00 AM

People criticize what they can't understand.... Don't stop writing, Robyn!

Robyn Campbell
Date: 1/20/2016 8:53:00 AM

Wilfred, it brought me down. UGH. And I did think about quitting. But I can't. :-) Thank you, my friend.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/19/2016 10:53:00 PM

I have a new poem called Guess Who. ( Check it out) LOL, the first person, to comment my poem guessed right away. Anyways, ROBYN, I challenge you to write a poem, about a famous person or TV show. You can't give the answer in your poem. Title your poem Guess Who? :) LINDA

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 1/19/2016 11:17:00 PM

when you have it up, I will do my best. :)

Robyn Campbell
Date: 1/19/2016 11:00:00 PM

Okay. I take up your challenge. :-) Bet you can't guess.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/19/2016 10:16:00 PM

Hi Robyn, are we going to see a new one from you soon. I sure hope so. I'm hungry for awesome poetry.......Love LINDA

Robyn Campbell
Date: 1/19/2016 10:30:00 PM

Well, I was writing an epic for SKAT's contest and I lost it. GAH! I was so mad. Every word gone. :( Starting over tomorrow.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/16/2016 10:03:00 PM

Hi Robyn, All I can say is, bite back or slap her out of the way, and admire what others have to say. I do hope you are feeling better now. Love LINDA

Robyn Campbell
Date: 1/16/2016 10:22:00 PM

Haha, I hear you, Linda. I felt like it. I am happy to have better reviews. Reviews that speak to the writing and not my character. Grrr, she attacked my whole being. I do feel better. I'm writing again. Trying to come up with an entry for SKAT's contest. The sea. I was born and grew up in the Keys. So I can speak to oceans. :-) Love you, friend.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/16/2016 9:32:00 AM

Very expressive and emotive work..It is good to clear the air through wriing in a positive manner..Thanks for the visit to my page ..Sara

Robyn Campbell
Date: 1/16/2016 9:39:00 AM

Yes, Sara. It helps to write the bad stuff out. Thank you for reading. I appreciate it so much.

Mark Anthony Cotterman

Date: 1/13/2016 4:08:00 PM

nicely done!! actually have never heard of this style....shame on me

Robyn Campbell
Date: 1/15/2016 10:43:00 PM

You need to write in this style, Mark. It's a great one to use. Thanks for reading.

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/10/2016 5:28:00 AM

A very sad reason for writing, and you say it so well, this is wonderful poetry....

Robyn Campbell
Date: 1/15/2016 10:41:00 PM

Thanks, Harry. I appreciate that more than you could ever know.

Skat A

Date: 1/8/2016 10:22:00 PM

Hi Robyn, I wish I could shake that woman into sense. It makes me sad, to read this. Her hands, eyes, her mind did not deserve to read the anthology done for research towards your son's brain disorder. I hope you will be okay, writing is good for the soul.... Sending HUGS... SKAT

Skat A
Date: 1/10/2016 11:35:00 PM

Hi Robyn. :( SKAT

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/8/2016 9:38:00 PM

wow, your emotion is quite raw here! It sounds like a horrible thing you had to undergo with that review that attacked you.

Matthew Anish

Date: 1/8/2016 4:17:00 PM

Shadorma - I will have to look that up. Don't stay hiding - not a good idea - at lease that is what I think. Peace & Love Matthew Anish