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Give me some Critics

March 12, 2012
By RedFeather GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
RedFeather GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12 articles 0 photos 155 comments

Favorite Quote:
Prose is like walking but poetry is like dancing.
—Paul Valery, poet (1871 - 1945)


Give me some critics
To downplay my poetic work.
Let them tell me it's not good enough.
Let them snicker and point and smirk.
Give me some critics
To mock it all for a while.
Let them belittle it and trample it,
But it will only make me smile.
Give me some critics
They will mock while I confuse them all.
They try to insult, but it can't be done.
Try to push me down, but you'll be the one to fall.
Give me some critics
To shout angry words and rage,
But I'll only chuckle softly, knowing
No one's words can lock me in a cage.
Give me some critics,
I need the praise of their mockery in my ears.
Being different enough to attract their jibes
Is a great joy - the reason for my cheers.
So give me some critics.
Yes, sincere praise is also nice,
But I find insults to be much better,
For I find warmth in the critics' cutting ice.


The author's comments:
Give me some critics,
And downplay this work.
Insult it all you want.
Give me a reason to smile and smirk.

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on Apr. 7 2013 at 9:40 am
RedFeather GOLD, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12 articles 0 photos 155 comments

Favorite Quote:
Prose is like walking but poetry is like dancing.
—Paul Valery, poet (1871 - 1945)

Aw, no critics? That's alright though. Thanks for the comment anyways! :)

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on Oct. 6 2012 at 8:39 pm
Wow! Love this! I have no critiques, I'm sorry. But the poem is amazing. Please read,rate,and comment on my poems! Thanks!