I'm very, very happy you've changed your mind but I'm sad and angry that 'hate' was the reason for your state of mind.

Here's to much more poetry, prose and blogs!   

Thanks, Val 

I'm very, very happy you've changed your mind but I'm sad and angry that 'hate' was the reason for your state of mind.

 

Here's to much more poetry, prose and blogs!  

Thanks, northie!

You know, somedays it doesn't take much to topple me off my toadstool.

I'll drink to that... poetry, prose and blogs!!

I don't do emoticons (much)

I prefer italics;

but would give you great hugs, yet

not damage your vertebrae.

Insert smiles here....

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who matter don’t mind and those who mind don’t matter.

Remember that next time anyone makes you doubt yourself.

It's disturbing to know the hate of one person put you through this, tim. We will drown that hate out with our love every time... you can always count on that... and you have a toadstool? Cool! Seriously, buddy... we looooooove you xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxooxooxoxooo :hug:      ............. and we love Michael 

Oh thank goodness!!!!

Oh Tim.  I am so very sorry that one persons comment put you in that place.

I'm so very thankful that you have this circle of friends, this quasi family, to support and encourage you.

It would appear that we've got your back!

Molly xoxo

Oh Tim.  I am so very sorry that one persons comment put you in that place.

 

I'm so very thankful that you have this circle of friends, this quasi family, to support and encourage you.

 

It would appear that we've got your back!

 

Molly xoxo

Yes and next time... I'll tell some of you.. thanks Molly xxoxoxo

I don't do emoticons (much)

I prefer italics;

but would give you great hugs, yet

not damage your vertebrae.

 

Insert smiles here....

Thanks Parker.. I appreciate you not crushing my spine!!  

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who matter don’t mind and those who mind don’t matter.

 

Remember that next time anyone makes you doubt yourself.

I'll remember. Thanks C.

It's disturbing to know the hate of one person put you through this, tim. We will drown that hate out with our love every time... you can always count on that... and you have a toadstool? Cool! Seriously, buddy... we looooooove you xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxooxooxoxooo :hug:      ............. and we love Michael 

Love you too Gary xoxoxox .. well Michael is easy to love.

Oh thank goodness!!!!

Aw.. thanks Def xoxxox

Ignorance (and insecurity I reckon) shows itself in many ways. I'm super glad you were able to rise above such a foolish soul. He/she is the loser not you!

 

I love all that you write - yes, even the tough stuff because it needs to be said - so I'm happy you had the good sense (because I know how smart you are) to listen to the bunch of us as we spout off in protest.  Keep on writing my friend and we'll keep on reading and that's a promise. :hug:

 

PS: I recall telling you at some point in the past that I didn't read (translates to I didn't like) poetry until you came along. That saying something in my book. 

Thanks Reader ... i wish i could be less reactive ... i'm working on it xoxo

Part of me wants to hug you and the other part wants to tell you off for being silly. I think the hugging part wins. Dealing with haters can easily throw you off course.

I go back to Parker's earlier comments, you write with power and truth. It can be confronting at times but that was the point. Glad to hear that we have shown you your work is appreciated

Now I have a strange compulsion to tussle your hair big brother style

Part of me wants to hug you and the other part wants to tell you off for being silly. I think the hugging part wins. Dealing with haters can easily throw you off course.

 

I go back to Parker's earlier comments, you write with power and truth. It can be confronting at times but that was the point. Glad to hear that we have shown you your work is appreciated

 

Now I have a strange compulsion to tussle your hair big brother style

You can hug me and tell me off. Believe me, i've done it to myself - not the hugging part. And well you are my big brother, aren't you???  You and dugh!

I'll repeat what I said, your poems have a soul, your soul.

It makes me sad to think someone could make you feel like you should hide your talent away.  I'm pleased you're rethinking posting your poems again.  I know people say you should just ignore the haters, but it isn't always that easy.  Hateful words hurt.  Just know that there are a lot of people who care about you.  

I get this. It feels as if someone pours cold water over your soul, rips the carpet from under your feet and you feel empty to do anything creative ever again. I'm just glad GA could be there for you and counteract. 

I get this. It feels as if someone pours cold water over your soul, rips the carpet from under your feet and you feel empty to do anything creative ever again. I'm just glad GA could be there for you and counteract. 

It makes me sad to think someone could make you feel like you should hide your talent away. I'm pleased you're rethinking posting your poems again. I know people say you should just ignore the haters, but it isn't always that easy. Hateful words hurt. Just know that there are a lot of people who care about you.

I'm so glad you decided to stay! I must confess I seldom read your more serious things, but that's only because I'm weak. I wish no one should have to deal with haters!

Who was so hateful? Let me at em!

**sharpens my hooves**