The editor

The editor

A Chapter by Lyn Anderson
"

Finally, a metaphor ...:)

"
Normally, housekeeping is a paid job.
but we had built a certain rapport,
and I was stupid enough
to accept his invitation,
to do a little cleanup.

Problem is, the damned thing
needed a tear-down,
and re-build.

But I am a person
true to my word.
so I did it,
I cleaned it up,
as best I could.

Privately, behind the scenes,
so as not to call attention 
to his shoddy housekeeping.

I left it sparkling,
brand new,
in fact.

A few days later,
he changed the locks,
and barred me from entering
the very home I had renovated.

So I can't even see,
if he kept it neat,
or trashed it,
just to spite me.



© 2016 Lyn Anderson


Author's Note

Lyn Anderson
I have met many wonderful people on the WC. I have been asked to edit, only to be barred and blocked for the very thing I was asked to do. For all the people who accept help with graciousness, I thank you. For others -- if you ask for help, don't be offended when you get it.


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I like the way you have compared this to a home reno. You took the time and made the effort to assist someone who requested your assistance and after spending time making those edits to be treated like this is insulting.
There are many writers on here who act this way, that is a big part of why I have backed off reviewing and turned requests off.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Thanks. Long time no see. Yes. It is insulting and makes a person reluctant to review.
Gee KLGoode it is so hard to understand people who turn their backs on those who offer us help, my daddy once told me that everything I know and learn will come from someone else so never turn a deaf ear to anyone unless I want to quit learning, and I can't imagine how this person really asked for your help and when you took your generous time to give it to them they actually blocked you, any help you want to offer me I will gladly and happily welcome with both arms open wide [and I need it too lol] -- I feel sad for you and hope that they did not hurt your feelings to bad, you were just being a good friend to them and I hope you won't quit giving help to all of us, this is a very fine written poem and I love how you got the disappointment off your chest too -- thank you! :)

HUGGS!
Sammi

PS I think you're fastly becoming my favorite poet to read! :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Thank you very much. I did not have my feelings hurt so much as became angry and disappointed at was.. read more
Sammi

8 Years Ago

I am so happy your feeling did not get very hurt KLGoode and i know Barleygirl is a really smart gir.. read more
KL: This seems to be a place where most writers come for a pat on the back as opposed to an honest critique.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Well, a pat on the back is nice, but leaving up blatant errors is just shoddy. Thanks.
Ted Kniffen

8 Years Ago

A pat on the back is good, but being appreciative of someone's help is better.
I get this a lot on this website & I never offer the whole tear-down deal. Recently asked to review, I apologized for my own inclinations (in private), saying I'm not qualified becuz I simply don't like this person's message & way of relating to the world . . . explained it felt like his story was objectifying women. I got reamed & blocked. It makes me laugh now. Not worth the emotional energy to react to this s**t. But you've done a very good job of translating unfairness into creativity, which is another great way to respond (((HUGS)))

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Yeah, I guess I was just to nice to say no after saying yes. My mistake.:) I once had a random perso.. read more
barleygirl

8 Years Ago

Here's what I've figured out (thinking back on your poem posted here) . . . if a person needs a sign.. read more
Sammi

8 Years Ago

Wow Barleygirl it seems a lot of the writers on here are very over sensitive so I'd better be carefu.. read more
Kl, you have saved my arse on more than a few occasions by "editing" my poems... If it were a paying job I think I would owe you like millions of dollars, trips to the Islands, a new car, hell anything you would want... though I also have left you a few misplaced commas or those tricky lay, lie type words on purpose just to see if you are awake... lol

some people who think they are artists, are just arrogant bores with their heads up their a*s.. but your poem is wonderful metaphor and while metaphor is needed in poetry and life, realistic poetry also is needed... and you do them all well...

redzone

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

I appreciate it. The thing is, this one particularly irked me because I was actually asked directly .. read more
i am giggle smirking ...great write for me ..we can be so humorous without even knowing it sometimes ..i have a brother in law who is like that ...i just shake me head chuckle and walk away ..he is my brother after all and i do love him :}
E.
ps i can't believe he blocked you ...that is so funny to me ;)
pss oh...i agree with jacob ..very strong use of the metaphor

Posted 8 Years Ago


wow...you built a perfect metaphor---and yes, if people ask for help, they should expect to get it.

every comment is not going to be "oh i love this, great poem"

or in this case..."what a perfectly beautiful home you have---nothing out of order, neat as a pin!"

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Thanks, I take that as a real compliment, coming from you, whose metaphor for me is the tops in here.. read more
To be honest, it is tricky being the editor. It takes a different look to spot those little things. When you write it, you are too close. Some only want the pat on the back, and not a simple critique. By now, you know I am just lazy. I have no complaints when you start cleaning up whatever mess I have managed to create!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Yes, thanks. The person about whom I wrote this poem won't even see it, because he blocked me, after.. read more
That's a shame. People should be open to critique. It helps us improve. People are sensitive so behind the scenes is good way to deliver this. I am sorry this happened to you. I like your poem too.
:)

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Thanks. Another lesson learned. I shall not repeat the same mistake again. If only I could wash the .. read more
Papaya

8 Years Ago

:) exactly, lesson learned.
And a damned good metaphor at that.

Relationships; can't live without them, can't live with them. :))

T

Posted 8 Years Ago


Lyn Anderson

8 Years Ago

Thanks. I tend to write on the reality side, not super dressed up in metaphors -- but this one calle.. read more

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Added on July 28, 2016
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