Too Many Poems?

Scene from my garden
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
March 7, 2021 12:53pm CST
Someone once told me that I put too many poems on this site, and that this is a place for discussions, not poetry. To me it seems a bit odd to dismiss a post just because of it's form without considering it's content. Obviously we all choose which posts we want to read. I myself always skip over topics like politics or religion. but that's because I have no interest in them, not because of the way they are set out. My poems all tell a story or attempt to be funny - I just put them into rhyme. Anyway, to those of you who do seem to like them - thank you.
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@lovebuglena (44524)
• Staten Island, New York
7 Mar 21
We can post whatever we want here. No one said poetry is not allowed. If someone doesn't like that you post too much poetry here that person can just ignore these posts. I haven't really posted my poems here much. I usually do that elsewhere. But maybe I will post more here from time to time.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
That's what I thought - if someone doesn't like poems they can just move on, no need to tell me not to post them. A poem can lead to a discussion just the same as any other post.
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@lovebuglena (44524)
• Staten Island, New York
7 Mar 21
@jaboUK I agree. If people can skip over political posts they can skip over poetry ones.
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@thelme55 (77061)
• Germany
7 Mar 21
@jaboUK I agree with you. I wonder who that is who commented against your writing poetry here. I wonder what kind of posts he or she is writing here.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
7 Mar 21
I like them, and you are welcome
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
Thank you, that's pleasing to hear.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Poetically phrased topics are fine with me. I admire your skill.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
Thank you Heather, I appreciate you saying that
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@snowy22315 (180663)
• United States
8 Mar 21
Some people are just negative nancy's with no sense of humor! I think 99 percent of people enjoy them, and for those who don't, or don't understand them..who needs em? In the immortal words of Garden Party, "You can't please everyone, ya gotta please yourself."
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@snowy22315 (180663)
• United States
8 Mar 21
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
Ha - I like that - 'who needs em' ! Thanks for your positive comments, I appreciate them.
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@jstory07 (139697)
• Roseburg, Oregon
7 Mar 21
I like poems and read all that I find. I also like to write silly rhyme stories.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
Yes I've read a few of your entertaining poems
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@jstory07 (139697)
• Roseburg, Oregon
7 Mar 21
@jaboUK I should write some more.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 21
You’re welcome! We read and post what we like. Too many nuts on here.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
Exactly, there's no hard and fast rule as to what we can post, just so long as it's within the guidelines.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@jaboUK Exactly! What a nasty comment to leave.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Mar 21
@myklj999 I just did one!
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@AmbiePam (92708)
• United States
7 Mar 21
Your poems are exceptional, and I hope you continue to share them.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
That's a nice thing to say, thank you
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• Pamplona, Spain
8 Mar 21
Somebody on another site said my English was atrocious ahem another story I don´t write many poems to put on here only every so often now but yours are really clever so I welcome them good for you kid.
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• Pamplona, Spain
8 Mar 21
@jaboUK Thank you Jan just writin a Scots poem I love writin in that accent reminds me a Dr. Finlay I also love speakin in a Scots accent part from me own a course our kid. They are free to do as they wish as long as they are not "preachy" to others about it.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
@lovinangelsinstead21 'Preachy' is not a nice attribute to have
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
Thanks, and I like reading your stuff. Those who don't like poems are free to pass on by.
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@crossbones27 (49432)
• Mojave, California
7 Mar 21
Never listen to what people say. FIRST RULE. Besides your poems are top notch and whoever said that is a fool, my opinion.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
I like your 'first rule' . Thank you for your kind remarks.
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@rakski (122884)
• Philippines
8 Mar 21
are rules here that we cannot post poem? you are actually not posting much the past weeks and months, how could it be too many? and as you mentioned, we can always choose what post we want to read. such a rude and disrespectful comment.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
No there aren't any rules that we can't post poems, JJ clarified that. As long as they are original, there is no problem. So I shall carry on.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
@rakski Will do, thanks.
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@rakski (122884)
• Philippines
8 Mar 21
@jaboUK you should continue. your poems have their own stories to tell
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@xFiacre (13011)
• Ireland
8 Mar 21
@jabouk Perhaps that person would be better on a site that prohibits poetry. As you say, if you’re not interested in poetry you don’t have to read it. Please write some more and tag your complainer in it.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
Poetry may be an acquired taste, but as you say, it's not prohibited here. I shall carry on posting poems.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
@xFiacre Thank you
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@xFiacre (13011)
• Ireland
8 Mar 21
@jaboUK And I shall continue to read them.
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@thelme55 (77061)
• Germany
7 Mar 21
I like your poems and yes, they do have a story to tell. We are allowed to write about any topic we want. We have a choice to read whatever we want. Continue writing poetry on here as I love it. I also write a poem on Mylot. You are very welcome
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
Thanks so much for your encouraging comments Thelma.
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@thelme55 (77061)
• Germany
7 Mar 21
@jaboUK You are very welcome. Enjoy the rest of Sunday.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Mar 21
I always love your poems and flowers.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Mar 21
Thank you Carol, I appreciate you saying so.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Mar 21
@jaboUK Always!
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• Kingston, Jamaica
8 Mar 21
It doesn't matter what people think sweetheart. Do what u wants to do. It's your choice
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Mar 21
I really like what you said!!!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
Yes, I intend to carry on as normal, putting up poems when I feel like it.
• Kingston, Jamaica
8 Mar 21
@stephcjh but it is true if you follow people negative comments you will never get anything done you will think low of yourself you have low self-esteem of yourself you're always going to think what if I post it on someone to say this or says that it doesn't matter it's up to you you don't care if they like it yes or no as long as you like it and see that it is okay to be posted
@Juliaacv (51190)
• Canada
7 Mar 21
I love to read your poems, they are always a highlight when I am reading and greatly appreciated. I agree with you about reading the religious or political posts, and the covid and vaccination posts are alot more then I tend to want to see. If you've read 1 about a shot and a sore arm is there another post which can differ?
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@Juliaacv (51190)
• Canada
8 Mar 21
@jaboUK That makes me happy.
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@Juliaacv (51190)
• Canada
8 Mar 21
@jaboUK Yes it has. Its nice to read a poem because its upbeat and happy, and I for one, need that right now in my life. Please don't give it up.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
@Juliaacv While I continue to get a reasonable amount of comments on my poems I will carry on. Thanks Julia.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Mar 21
I love your poems. Please don't stop writing them. The site is for every kind of writing. Well almost. I wouldn't put a novel on here.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Mar 21
I agree with what you said.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
I'll keep on posting poems providing I'm still getting a fair amount of comments on them. Thank you.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Mar 21
@jaboUK That won't be a problem. You get lots of comments on your poems.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Mar 21
People can be so petty. Why can't they just move on if they don't like something. Please don't stop putting up your stories in rhyme. I, and many others, really enjoy them.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Mar 21
You got that right about being so petty.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
Thanks Judy. As you say, they can move on if poems aren't to their taste, and I'm not breaking any rules. Thanks for your support
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Mar 21
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@Shiva49 (26680)
• Singapore
8 Mar 21
Jabo, your poems are one of a kind, a class act, I may say. I enjoy them. Most do too going by the number of enthusiastic responses you get Sort of a bolt from the blue as I was thinking of wading into poems here to go off my beaten track. I am sure most want to just have a good time here and it does not matter whether the cat is black or white as long as it catches mice. (Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping said this).
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Mar 21
Love your comment.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
I like that saying, I'll have to remember that. While I still get a good amount of comments on my poems I will carry on, and I hope you develop your own poetic skills.
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@Shiva49 (26680)
• Singapore
8 Mar 21
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
8 Mar 21
You have every right to post your content in whichever form you want it to be. As long as we all stick to guidelines, we are okay about posting anything and everything. This site has people of varied interests and each one will find discussions interesting to them and can respond. Else we are free to ignore.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Mar 21
You said it best.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
You've put it in a nutshell Arunima, thank you.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
8 Mar 21
@jaboUK Welcome
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@lazydaizee (6735)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
I like reading poetry especially when it makes me smile.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
8 Mar 21
Yes. Very nice.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Mar 21
Thanks, I do like to try to make people smile.
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• United Kingdom
9 Mar 21
@jaboUK You certainly do that , keep up the good work and don`t worry what anyone says.
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