I think they do not like me

Jess, I liked this piece. I say give em hell. Don't ever apologise for your talent, or your opinion. Don't ever change your views or your writing to meet someone else's expectations. You are an artist, and the purpose of art (in any manner or form) is to evoke an emotion. Obvioulsy, you've managed to accomplish this quite well. Personally I will never apologise for or compromise my writing for anyone. Like it or don't..read it or don't..the choice is yours I say.

this bit here,a cereal of fiber. Well Done, Iknow ps .by fiber I mean it pushes for irrigation. For things to work properly they must be flushed of residual wastes. Point taken Jess,(and used for a neopoet Flashlight/ Probe combo.)

I really love the tone of this poem - its defiant and in ya face - I will be me....yep that says it all! Wasnt too sure about the 'lyam' reference? Very well written... Kaz x

i don't think i like them. not to engage in needless misanthropy, but i think it is a real truth for certain people that being a poet and being integrated in a societal sense is well nigh impossible (at least it is for me). change isn't always a bad thing; it is very bad and deforming of the being when it is motivated by the negative, conformist, and stagnant influence of the masses. the way you simply state your nonconformism (without even using the word) is very calming and cooling for those of who may feel the same but don't write a poem about it. great job.

Not two days ago I was thinking of writing a poem with those very same words. I mean almost word for word! Iyam what Iyam, Popeye got it right, all I need is spinach. How strange is that? You are all the way on the other side of the world and you pick this verse?? Of course I love this poem. The shear defiance is very matter-of-fact and in your face. Now you know I just wallow in "In Your Face" verse. It's also says " This is my poem and I don't care what you think, I will write as I please" Ah yes! strong and willful. Non-conformist? I think not, more like a non-lemming! A great job Jess! K. Mulroney

I caught the irony. I also think it ironic that those who feel a need to proclaim their notgayness are probably motivated by caring what other people think. And the strength with which you say it in this piece adds nicely to its humor. Thanx, Chuckles PS: I think it sad that those of us who rebel, including myself, at least at times are apt to wish for greater (or at least some) acceptance by those who float mainstream. If only the "masses" weren't so incorrigibly dumb. Er, I mean ignorant.

true Blutto just was wasnt he Olive would seek him out Popeye was always set up as some kind of antagonist Some hero Or anti hero in some cases Olive would always be drawn to him and he would blush just wearing his heart on his sleeve testosterone and spinach a true sailor though I yam what I yam American Navy of course ..O..

a bit of fun here, like maybe everything isn't what it seems. Funny that now Popeye gets two mentions in the last two days, lol!(oh! I just saw Orgami's reply, so I am reposting this and saying THREE mentions!) It's amazing the little dramas and battles that go on on this site. Is it just me or are people around here maybe sometimes a touch too sensitive 'bout their work? Just guessing at a possible meaning. Mark

Jess I think you are one of the best writers on this site. Love your work Fleur

Keep writing just like this. So brave, so real, so bold. Pure raw emotion. The content was lovely. "Some idiot (probably Shakespeare)" how many people would dare do that? Very well done Renee

and come upon the original after reading the rewrite.... So here I read the comments and giggle a little at your frustration when people did not "get" it. Wicked of me, I know, but irresistable all the same. If I'd never felt the same way, I would have only been confused. Instead I sit here and think, "Go, Jess! Tell them all to fuck off!" Ooops. That was not very lady-like of me at all. *retreats to the corner of the room reserved for submissive females* Ha. Right. Sure. ~ Ronda