Angelic Vengeance

Imaginative rant about the importance of writer's etiquette. Grudges and personal feelings have no place in the rating system.

Seldom brazen

Uses silver-tongue dagger

Etiquette a facade

Rating becomes diabolical plot

 

Contrived of jealousy

 

She preaches the word of God

'Do as I say or else'

Stifles creativity

Of imagination

 

Imperial judge of sorts

 

She's here she's gone

She's here she's gone

She's here she's gone

She's here she's gone

 

 I'm the one with the problem?

 

Ultimate train wreck

Waiting to happen

Cruel intentions

Light years from divine

 

Self-proclaimed therapist

 

Corrupt reviewer

Clothed in white

Appears to be...

Seems to Be...

 

A devout follower of God

 

Don't speak to her man!

Stay away

Or she'll deep fry your tongue

You'll be the entree at her feast

 

Just after she arrives home...

 

FROM CHURCH.

 

 

 

Author's Note

All of us are entitled to our own styles, feelings and techniques. But to go to another's piece and abuse the rating system is inexcusable. Sorry folks, don't mean to preach....

Reviews

[Lalli]

lmao!!! preach on sista tell these people whats up, we are a community damnit!

i like your experimenting with ne styles.

an awareness poem of hypocrisy. "cruel intentions, light years from divine" love it.

as a person who has grown up in the church.. I have to say there are way to many who are quick to condemn, but not to hold their tongues.

Seriosuly though off the religious topic, and onto the artists criticizing as if their sh*t don't stink. Artist need to support, encourage and learn from each other.. not belittle, and tear down. Tell 'em.. because all these people who seem to think that we are to tell them how to write their poetry, their stories, honestly.. then it wouldn't be mine.. suggestions are accepted, and postive criticsm always welcome, but down right commands are as best said, inexcusable!

much love n' respect

-Lalli

[R J Askew]

I don't know who has riled you. But this is a witty retort. And could it be that the uppermost feather delivers the msg?! Is that Mailyn Manson?

[Not Putting My Real Nam..]

I know some people can be really be cruel on this site. I'm new, but staying away from those who appear as bullies. Many times people can appear kind and upstanding yet in reality they're bad and don't care who they hurt. I've been reading some of your work, and find you quite the talent. *big smiles* This poem is a fine display of creativity and brilliance. I agree with Legion that the photo is priceless! Also, I like the combination of black and green, the latter representing this woman's petty jealousy. I'm sorry she did this to you Apollonia. Never, ever doubt your abilites!

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

I see where you are coming from. I knew a reviewer who was pretty harsh on my poetry, and seemed to put herself high above me, as if she were a much better writer. It hurt me, to the point where I quesstioned whether I wanted to be here or not. But luckily, for the most part, I have thoroughly enjoyed my reviews here, and have seem my writing improve a lot. Even the more constructive reviews, I tried to immoculate what they told me and improve, but there's no reason to attack anyone, and I have seen people do that to others, and it's pretty cruel.

A lot of times, others who have to put themselves above you, and act as if they are perfect and mighty becuase they go to church etc are actually insecure. Deep down. I know I have been a little devout lately about my beliefs to others, and I have to learn how to tame it down. But I NEVER act as if I am better than others. We're all here to strive to be better and improve, not be cut down. Oh, and also, I noticed that others who bashed someone's work. I went into their profile to read it, and it was not good. It kinda humored me a little, we have to look at the source. sorry to say. lol

Thanks for provoking thought in us. Also, i love your font and colors you chose...oh...and the title is really great. all your titles pull me in. and the rest keeps me interested. (smiile)

Kena

[absurdist!]

Some people just don't have anything better to do. Most of them are snot-nosed teenagers who live in their mothers' basements. Pay no attention to them.

I looked at your other stuff, and I must say you are a fine writer. I'll review those tomorrow�I just wanted to review this first because I felt it to be more important�

[Bhavya Kaushik]

oh yes! I know about this.. Because I suffered from the same thing...I remember one night I checked my rating ..it was 96.98 and I felt quite happy for that moment (lolz.. :D) Next morning I got around 9 reviews from a member which were like...quite nice for reading! BUT...when I saw my rating, it got dropped to 91.25 :O :O :( :(
Can you believe that? I really felt quite bad :(
But...now again I climbed and my current rating is 96.60 and I only hope for it to increase...
As such...I always..always gives 100% ratings or otherwise I don't prefer to read...
I mean..we people are here to learn and to appreciate other writers and not to disgrace them like this...
I do hope that the person who is bothering you now will learn to act gracefully from now onwards...
But..in any case, you are a great writer and all your poems are truly priceless dear!
Great and a very honest write!

[Legion]

I personally don't really care about the ratings system. I pretty much give everyone a 100% unless there is something extremely wrong with the piece. However, I don't condone using it as a personal tool to seek revenge or create havoc with someone's work and thus their feelings. I personally think the ratings bit should be abolished and just rely on the reviews themselves as guidance, but this isn't my site and I can't complain because I think that the moderator does a pretty good job dealing with this site in general. As for the poem, I like what you have done with it. And that pic with the extended feather is priceless. :) Kudos.

[Poetic Injustice]

True dat. Amen.

[Dani California]

I am more than a little disturbed at what has been going on here lately,
and what this site is becoming. My ratings too have been attacked in
the past, and that of my friends, because of a "disgruntled" member
on this site. There also appears to be a lot of other issues far worse
than rating attacks going on. My god people, we are here to create, to
learn, to read, to further ourselves as writers, to support and
help eachother to improve. Not abuse and attack eachother!

A, I can appreciate your frustration as I too have been faced with
something similar here. Truthfully, because of the amount of unnecessary
drama, I thought about leaving this site (not that that means much to anyone..lol).
But, I stayed because I've met some truly wonderful people and I love
the inspiration I find in them to write more, read more, learn more....

I don't know the exact problem or person you are having trouble with,
but you are a wonderful writer... and I appreciate you sharing your talent
with us. Please, don't let anything discourage you!

Peace, Dani