FOR THE ONE'S THAT LOVE TO CRITICISE

If asked why do I I need to write,
It's not because I need to write.
A mixed dementia mind has needs,
It doesn't come with a right to write.

Or even to criticise what others write
Maybe it's time to listen, to criticise.
And give up on the things I write,
To give in to trolls that have to criticise.

Nothing that I write will ever be right,
I write to keep my mind alive, isn't that my right?
You can't teach this old dog new tricks, right.
If however you get a hoot from when you criticise;

It brings a smile to your face, then I've done right,
If all the others along the way feel the same as you.
Then only then, will I give up my right to write,
On on this site as is my right to do.

A little bird once said, if you can't say something nice,
It's best to say nothing, if you think that's right.
Isn't it my god given right, to enjoy what others write,
Not to criticise what others write like you, right.

To bring a smile to realise, not everyone's a troll like you,
To enjoy what others write, is what a real writer likes to do.
My mind often dies between the rhymes, not even god
could help me finish off the rhymes that escape me
So maybe your right, it's time for me to say goodbye.




Poetry by Alan J Ripley The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-08-28 at 00:02

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Melinda K Zarate The PoetBay support member heart!
Alan, your poetry never fails to touch my heart. It speaks to me clearly and that is the kind of poetry I enjoy most. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Melinda
2026-08-28


William Hughes The PoetBay support member heart!
Please keep writing. There's the delete button, but also your mind's ''ignore this'' button.
2026-08-28


Jamsbo Rockda The PoetBay support member heart!
I hope there are no trolls on poetbay. You express what you feel and what you are going through very well. Don't let anyone take away your right to write. What you have written here is a declaration of the freedom of expression. There is an option when posting to select if you wish to be critiqued. If you do not select that option people should not criticize.
2026-08-28


arquious The PoetBay support member heart!
There is a delete button that can be very useful when needed. And of course, while filtering out the unsavoury comments, the hurt is still there to process. Who indeed are we to judge each other. Some busybodies need to get a life. Looking forward to your next write. Rik.🙏🏻🕊️
2026-08-28