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scribbler
Jun 02, 2010 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

ATTEMPTING CONCILIATION

I know I've not been here too long
  don't know the words to all the song
  but all the bickering I behold
  are any past just six years old ?

Did parents not teach ya'll to speak
  with civil tongue, or is it Greek
  to think another's thoughts might matter
  intolerance adds to the clatter

To those who think beyond critique
  are all the words they have to speak
  if spoken here and not perfect
  expect corrections to collect

Or those who look down aloof noses
  expecting all to be sweet roses
  remember when you'd just begun ?
  nothing's perfect 'neath this sun

Is restraint not known to all
  the lack of which can bring downfall
  occassionaly discretions best
  just try it, put it to the test

There are two sides to any sheet
  some verses coarse and others sweet
  the paper should hold us together
  allow us arguments to weather

I know some who hear will not heed
  many more won't even read
  my weak attempt to set things right
  to them I say "hold peace, just write"
— scribbler, Jun 02, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: South Carolina, United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Frost, Burns, Longfellow, Poe, and Johnson. I guess you've noticed these are all past masters. Other than folks on site I don't read any contemporary poets .

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Critiques

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scribbler

16 years ago

conciliation

There is room for all if we'll just exhale once in a while.thanks for read and response.....scribbler
loved

loved

16 years ago

lovely, just lovely and

... the right way to spotlighting yes u deserve it if not from them at least from me Gorgeous poetry In verse and poetic ability, It’s a long time since I read Such distinctive poetry Perhaps I was sleeping Or else you were hiding In between the bushes, Where hands of God rarely reach, Amongst thorns and roses, That surrounded me. Lovely poetry, Lovely poetry, Lovely poetry LOVED AND LOVELY www.triond.com lovelyhoney
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scribbler

16 years ago

attemting

thank you so much and thank you for coming by.Hope poem helps people settle down a bit and slow down the knee jerking....scribbler
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magics02

16 years ago

Scribe has spoken

Did you mean reconciliation? I like this one and I need to read it with more eyes open then shut as I am getting tired. I like the ending to it and I understand where you are coming from in this write. I like this part especially here: There are two sides to any sheet some verses coarse and others sweet the paper should hold us together allow us arguments to weather I may leave this as you left it for it is good and alot of thinking going on with it. I commend you on this write and the subject matter. And it is not your weak attempt, it is your honesty that is showing in it. Maestro scribe!! Mona xoox
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scribbler

16 years ago

attempt

hopefully members are not so split as to require reconciliation, but merely conciliation. warmest regards.......scribbler
Roscoe Lane

Roscoe Lane

16 years ago

I wish some,

of the people i work with, could read this. Maybe not, i think i would have to explain to them. Great poem well written, Regards Roscoe...
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scribbler

16 years ago

attempting

Thank you Roscoe.Seems like some people never mature beyond play ground......scribbler
lou

lou

16 years ago

Fab !!!!

Fantastic poem , you never said a truer word. love lou xx
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scribbler

16 years ago

attempting

Just trying to lower the level of hostility before it gets out of hand.....scribbler
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scribbler

16 years ago

attempting

Thank you.Hope message reaches intended audience....scribbler
Seren

Seren

16 years ago

conciliation/understanding

conciliation/understanding should always be the focus of any group of individuals as in the case of Neopoet ? we are all so very very different it says a lot for the sight that we all come (and some from very different backgrounds) but we always find a way to meet in the middle I love that about the site its only been recently that things in my opinion have gone to the levels of stupidity ... I am yes guilty of being a potty mouth guilty as charged :) but I also have the best interests of the site at heart so sometimes one can become blinded by whats staring them in the face loved your poem well done love JayCee ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")
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scribbler

16 years ago

attempting

I think most members have group's interests at heart.Nothing wrong with receiving or giving criticism as long as not done in a mean spirited manner.thanks for read and kind words.P.S. how are you doing?....scribbler
Seren

Seren

16 years ago

I started out here as a

I started out here as a hobbiest ... then got serious lol now my first book is coming out this year its only because of Neopoet that thatis happening ... I am still learning to Critique and I am always pointed in the direction of harmony ... but there are times we have to stand up to the plate and take a stand and being on the AEC isnt easy we have to make desisions on people who are our friends ... it sucks but thats how its done ... I want to give back to the site that helped me never hurt ... I hope that others feel the same cause this is an amazing site and I would hate to see it go to the dogs no pun intended to my recent poem lol I am sleeping lots but I am slowly pulling up,im ok though getting ready to go back in the week after next, and then fingers crossed its the last time under the knife for a while love and hugs JayCee x x ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")
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shirley harrison

16 years ago

may i take this oppotunity

To say to you seren, that you really are an insperation, and it is such an honour when you come to criticize as your journey will spread to others who did not believe they had a talent to offer but friendship and the joy of writing, good luck with your book my Darling, you never know if i swollow a dictionary i might have one my self one day you are more than a valid poetess you are a true person! shirley harrison
xena465

xena465

16 years ago

WoW Stan

I love, love it. I hope the message gets through. All most of us want is to write our verses and keep our hearts and souls alive with our words. Xena
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scribbler

16 years ago

attempting

I agree.Some here need to have thicker skin while others need to realize that many are here mainly to share work and are happy to learn very little.Room enough for both isn't there?
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magics02

16 years ago

Scribe has spoken

Yes conciliation is like a mediator and something that is always good to have, I thought in here a moderator would be great as on other sites, then this type of back and forth would get nipped in the bud instead of festering on and on for days and sometimes weeks I see. I am all for mediation and all for everyone acting more in a respectful civilized manner but this is the internet. I am very much aware more now then ever before of it as I never seen anything like it. Let us keep working on our writings and not take everyone or everything so darn serious either, that could be a problem too, This is not a college course here, it is a workshop! to share ideas, poems, comments and learn along the way. We are not to get a grade on this and it does not go towards our GPA scores. Some opinions need not be forced down one's throat either. Move on along and keep singing your song or poem that is, Scribe I am proud of how far you have come here and I commend you for your works here. You should run for AEC here next round. I think you would be excellent at it. Live and let live:) Talk to you later my scribe!! I enjoy working with here also. Love and Friendship Mona xoxx
themoonman

themoonman

16 years ago

Scribbler...

This poem has a grand theme, a few stumbles in the flow, for me anyway. I'm not one to count syllables, but at times a poem seems to almost demand it... or at least a bit closer in the natural beat of the word to voice, but it may just be me and I certainly wouldn't want to change your voice or make the poem sing/songy. The content is very good, I wish everyone could be pleased, and all at the same time... wouldn't that be an accomplishment for mankind... or even just everyone here at Neopoet. You'd think that poets were more openminded than the general public, or is that my own wishful thinking... great poem sir scribbler!
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scribbler

16 years ago

conciliation

Apparently there are professionals on site.This is a good thing, but most here will never make a dollar in this field.No reason for any one person or persons to attempt to hold all to their standards be they low or high.However all on site should realize that it is their duty to be willing to accept well meant criticism without taking personal offense.Let's exercise tolerance and write.warmly......scribbler
hobo

hobo

16 years ago

lol

lol this is good advise my friend
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shirley harrison

16 years ago

Oh Stan

this is wonderful, i am here purely for a hobby, as you know that i have fire in my heart to write and thats all i can offer! wonderful words and i respect you 100% as a real poet L:O:L not like me i do not pretend to be anything else and if i can make someone smile or laugh then i feel fulfilled as a person.Much love i have missed you alot! shirley harrison
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scribbler

16 years ago

attempting

you know, it seems since this that members have actually become kinder to one another.Must be coincidence.As for being a real poet,I just scribble out a few words and hope to occasionly connect.As to you, your range is much greater than mine and you have a unique way of sharing your feelings.Glad you're back and thanks for kind words......scribbler