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Please Note

A recent poem l posted raised some negative feelings within me About myself …. leaving me feeling annoyed As l felt l had to write a “Please Note” on it Explaining my poems intention….so false judgement l would avoid! My poem topics are always varied Though writing about human nature, traits ,feelings, l do enjoy l was falsely accused of writing poems about another poet Soupmails sent to many … telling of my underlying ploy What was said about me is so far from the truth Never would l write about any individual mean-spiritedly or be unkind It is mean, hurtful, and serves no purpose It is the furtherest thought from my mind My poems are about my life experience Uncomplicated, simple and that is all If you see yourself in my words That is on you and solely your call So, to be quite clear ‘l do not’ write mean poems about P.S. poets There will be no future “ Please Notes” to explain Believe it or not …..Judge if you want As your slanted opinion of me l will no longer entertain

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/20/2025 4:40:00 PM

So sad you feel you had to write a "Please Note" to explain your intentions. Whoever that person is must really have deep feelings of rejection and weak self-esteem. Sad for them in that as well. Just know that your poems and your SELF are appreciated! LO :)

Deb M
Date: 3/21/2025 1:17:00 PM

You are so sweet LO and l appreciate you! Lovely to see you…Debx

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/16/2025 2:13:00 PM

Deb, this caught my attention, I understand, as I feel the same way about some of my far-out-there comments, and it bugs me in the same way, I can't sleep at night! Hoping some-day forgive whoever your thoughts are of instead of keeping things the same. This no laughing matter but your last line inspired my moto here..If the shoe fits, lol. Warm fuzzies to you, poetess ~

Deb M
Date: 3/16/2025 4:28:00 PM

Hi Anaya….l have only ever had an issue with one person on PS and you know who that is. I am indifferent to, feel no anger towards and no longer give them a thought…but I will never trust them. I was accused of writing about them and l realised when writing a recent poem that because of that accusation l was explaining my poems intention which l should not be doing so thats why l wrote this poem. Warm fuzzies right back at Anaya! Debx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/13/2025 8:44:00 AM

Shame on those that thought or wrote so negatively about you. You are such a gentle and kind soul dear Deb., and whoever they are, they don't seem to belong or should not belong to this site. They are just so overboard with pure jealousy. LOVE YOU MY FRIEND! Blessings, and hugs Jennifer.

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2025 2:20:00 AM

Jen….l so wish you and l could meet for a coffee in a lovely cafe somewhere and chat and laugh for hours…..you are truly such a loving, kind and funny soul…..thats why l love ya! Thankyou as always for being so lovely to me my poetic sister! Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/13/2025 7:12:00 AM

Dearest Deb, Oh my heart breaks deeply for you. It's disheartening to face false accusations and feel compelled to explain yourself. Your integrity shines through your artistry. Your amazing poetry reflects your experiences, not others' interpretations. Stay true to your art and don't let unfounded judgments dim your creative spirit. Your beautiful voice matters and will always matter. I stand along side of you!! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2025 2:11:00 AM

Daniel you are the biggest “warm fuzzy” ever haha ….you have the gift of raising another's spirits with your heartfelt kind words and l don't doubt l am one of many on P.S that feels that way. My experience was some time ago and it no longer upsets me…..but when l realised l was explaining my poems intentions because of that experience l was so annoyed at myself! Thankyou dear Daniel! Debx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/13/2025 6:03:00 AM

No matter how DIFFERENT people are, many surely are ALIKE in some ways too. Those who hurt your feelings presumed something that just wasn't true. Your poem is very expressive~~well done. Janice

Deb M
Date: 3/14/2025 2:12:00 AM

Hey Pangie is that comment for me or Janice haha?? Debx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/14/2025 12:59:00 AM

Janice ..you are amazingly wise! All oi it, you really show respect for your fellow poets, I don’t even know you and I have the highest respect for yo. God bless you. Love, Pangie cc

Michael Tor

Date: 3/12/2025 5:40:00 PM

Dear Deb I am so sorry you had this misfortune with someone who your poetry hit a nerve with. I almost kiddingly want to say if the shoe fits wear it for this individual their own guilty conscience maybe kicked in and they thought it was about them. Their actions surely lead one to conclude that was the case but I don't know. I am sorry you were the brunt of their accusations. I know you and you are one of the kindest writers in this community of writers. If they talked about you I can't

Deb M
Date: 3/13/2025 3:46:00 AM

Michael you are one of the sweetest writers on Poetry Soup. Thankyou for your lovely comforting words. It was a while ago and l have moved on from it…but it left me thinking l had to explain my poems intentions as not to upset anyone….but no more. If people see themselves in my words thats on them! No more ‘Please Note’ from me ha!! Debx

Michael Tor
Date: 3/12/2025 5:42:00 PM

imagine what they would say about others. Your friends have your back and lets hope they have a better self esteem about themselves. Hugs to you...

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/12/2025 4:28:00 PM

Hello Deb, there is a poem about me authored by four poets.And I will outlve them. PS as a reflection of the universe.things say about you.. It is a reflection of how they are in their souls.I call it black, evil and small .Watch the news tear apart any good soul and any country, no matter how much good they’ve done. Torn to shreds and they’ll never stop. You know you’re not like that.. I know you’re not like that. They can all go scratch.! Arg! Barf! I love you forever. Pangie.xx

Deb M
Date: 3/13/2025 3:39:00 AM

Hey my F.O.F….four writing one poem about you….now that makes you important Pangie Ha! I only had an issue with one person but l have moved on. I just got cross and frustrated at myself for writing ‘Please Note’ on my poem to explain the poems intent as not to upset anyone which is just crazy and l will not do it again. Soupmail coming your way my lovely Pangie! Debx

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 3/12/2025 4:00:00 PM

Hello Deb, so sorry you had to go through such a painful experience. I have had a few on a different site, I didn’t let their words distract me from what I enjoyed doing.. writing poetry.. Keep on writing my friend.

Deb M
Date: 3/13/2025 3:19:00 AM

Hey Zyrool….it was a long time ago and its water under the bridge now….not a nice experience as you obviously know….I was just personally irritated at myself for feeling the need to explain myself and my poems so l wouldn't upset anyone…because its their issue not mine. Thanks my friend….Debx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/12/2025 10:56:00 AM

Sorry You Were Hurt. Sometimes readers do Not read it the way we wrote it. Guess it is like the 1/2 filled glass. Some say it is 1/2 full others say 1/2 empty. Please let bad comments roll off your back like water rolling off the duck. Be Blessed & Write On........

Deb M
Date: 3/12/2025 11:53:00 AM

Thankyou Paula its all good it was a long time ago and l have moved on….just got annoyed at myself for feeling l had to explain my poems! Thankyou for being such a lovely lady always! Debx

Marinus Jansen

Date: 3/12/2025 10:54:00 AM

Good for you, Deb. What's it called when people do this anyway? Projection? Hang in there, my friend.

Deb M
Date: 3/12/2025 11:50:00 AM

Its all good Jansen it was a long time ago….water under the bridge! I was just annoyed at me for feeling the need to explain myself! Thankyou for being so sweet my friend! Debx

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 3/12/2025 8:59:00 AM

I didn’t see the poem in question, but I feel this one. Ouch. Warm hugs, mo

Deb M
Date: 3/12/2025 11:48:00 AM

Thanks Mo and appreciated greatly! Cuddles my friend… Debx

Lin Lane

Date: 3/12/2025 7:20:00 AM

You learned that from having had a bad experience here, Deb. People draw conclusions based on misleading thoughts, not on facts. Too often, some poets think every poem we write has some hidden agenda, some not so subtle underlying mean message. I've been called a mean girl, but those who know me, know I'm not. I know the kind of person you are, so if anyone has a 'slanted opinion' of you, they're making the wrong judgement call. Gossip mongers.

Deb M
Date: 3/12/2025 11:47:00 AM

That is in the past and l give no mind to it anymore but l felt annoyed at myself for feeling l needed to explain my poems intentions so no one would take it personally or be upset which is absolutely ridiculous so l just wanted to say no more ‘Please Note’ on my poems. If l write about negative human traits it is never directed at a person just my generalised thoughts….if anyone thinks its about them then they need a reality check. Thanks for always being so kind and protective to me my poetic sister! Debx