I can't help myself

sometimes I just do

I admit it,
sometimes I do it --
I might watch a movie
by Woody
or Mel,
or enjoy a flick
featuring Angelina Jolie.

I shouldn't,
but I do,
even though
their personalities
and politics I abhor,
and their egos
are a chore
to ignore.

I admit it,
sometimes
I give you
a real
review.

Author's Note

I personally work at my reviews, which is why some people don't like it when I offer corrections or suggestions, and why I appreciate those who do too, but some do not, and this is my take on that ...

Reviews

[Madalyn Beck]

You always give me a real review and I appreciate you greatly. You are probably my favorite on here and I always do what I can to take time to read and review your work.

Also, I agree with Jack. The separation of the art from the person. Brilliant, KL!! xo :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that.

[willweb]

Which Mel were you referring to? This was another great one from your pen KLGoode. I am happy I found this today.

[Lyn Anderson]

Gibson, eek, I said it. For shame.

[willweb]

Good, at least it wasn't Brooks. He's one of my favorites. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

I was speaking strictly of people whose personal lives I would rather not associate with their works.

[willweb]

I caught that, was just trying to be humorous - "trying" being the key word. (Mel Brooks is one of my favorites though)

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh, sorry, your superior sarcasm ability went over my head. :)

[willweb]

Then you must have been lying flat on the ground. My sarcasm has no lift off at all. :)

[Marshall]

Oh yes, you do. So I set aside some time to come in, read your work and comment.
The very first poem I read just now says it like it should be said. Reviewing is an important aspect of writing and If we don't review a writers work, things might just go downhill rapidly.

I notice you have a sharp eye for detail which I guess comes from your career as a journalist and editor.

I like this Poem. Good luck on your publishing venture.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you very much for the thoughtful review. So far what I have seen from you, you have a sensible observational poetic style, and your work presents well and clear. I look forward to reading more of you.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i like this...the idea of separating the art from the person and politics...can we do it?

perhaps, perhaps not.

as for critiquing...if i see obvious things that can be improved, i will suggest...but we are all different type writers...so mostly i just let my reactions to the works take over...how i relate to them.

perhaps my reviews are useless, who knows.

[Lyn Anderson]

Reviews are not useless if they are sincere, which I have never, for one moment, doubted your sincerity in anything you do.

[Muse]

I appreciate you in more than one way. However; you are reading some of my older sucky poems and you don't have any constructive criticism? lol I feel bad because when I visit the cafe it's to wind down. My mood is usually the farthest thing from serious. It's hard for me to grind down and critique everybody's work...I just want to relax and be my dorky self. Thank you for tolerating me. mwah

[Lyn Anderson]

I don't know dear, I am smitten by your stuff. There are no glaring errors in your older stuff, it is just simpler and less polished. I am not going to beat you down for how you were feeling and how you were presenting it at the time. I appreciate a wide variety of stuff, even that which offends me, that is just how I am.

[Matching Socks]

You spelled your name wrong.

[Lyn Anderson]

Very clever girl

[Matching Socks]

Duh, everyone knows there's no 'E' in ''GOOD'

[Matching Socks]

;)
.........

[Lyn Anderson]

That's because I am a GOOD E toe shoes, lol.

[Matching Socks]

Lol. You mean two?

[Lyn Anderson]

Well I had to leave one for you, didn't I?

[Matching Socks]

Lol!

You forgot the 'a'
Let me read again. I'll find more!
I know you're testing us now!

And btw, your reviews are always valuable...

[Lyn Anderson]

Why thanks -- I was once called a know it all (blank blank) for reviewing with corrections.

[Matching Socks]

You are. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

ha ha you get funnier and funnier by the minute.

[Matching Socks]

You're setting me up!

[Lyn Anderson]

So which one of us is the "straight man?"

[Matching Socks]

Oh boy... You?

[Frieda P]

I can't review this one and plead the fifth, as I might incriminate you...hahaha

or enjoy 'a' flick

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks for the non review, darling.

[Frieda P]

I'm still laughing here...anytime, non reviews are a helluva lot easier, you should try it sometimes with said offender ;)