Comments received on poems by WriteBeLight
In My Opinion
willyweed said:
I know what?....What I know not? good poem though?
March 7th, 2017 05:21
willyweed said:
I know what?....What I know not? good poem though?
March 7th, 2017 05:21
Melancholy Blue
Augustus said:
Especially if you have ever traveled To 3rd world countries. It\'s like eyes glazed over. Here in USA you can always dream. But the flip side of that is that switch you mentioned that when flipped turns some into walking zombies. You described it well.
March 6th, 2017 18:21
Augustus said:
Especially if you have ever traveled To 3rd world countries. It\'s like eyes glazed over. Here in USA you can always dream. But the flip side of that is that switch you mentioned that when flipped turns some into walking zombies. You described it well.
March 6th, 2017 18:21
Melancholy Blue
Michael Edwards said:
I have known those who suffer from deepest blue - this really sums it up. Like WBL I wake up each day in optimism having looked in the mirror and thought \'Yup I\'m still here\'
March 6th, 2017 08:46
Michael Edwards said:
I have known those who suffer from deepest blue - this really sums it up. Like WBL I wake up each day in optimism having looked in the mirror and thought \'Yup I\'m still here\'
March 6th, 2017 08:46
Melancholy Blue
Fay Slimm. said:
I agree with the comment you left and the words in the poem which sum up the tasks of facing each day in despondence - a thought provoking read.
March 6th, 2017 08:15
Fay Slimm. said:
I agree with the comment you left and the words in the poem which sum up the tasks of facing each day in despondence - a thought provoking read.
March 6th, 2017 08:15
Melancholy Blue
willyweed said:
yes it is sad when one is tangled up in blue? there is joy to be had but you have to be willing to open your eyes to it! nice write WBL on a sad subject! good work as per usual! ww
March 6th, 2017 07:42
willyweed said:
yes it is sad when one is tangled up in blue? there is joy to be had but you have to be willing to open your eyes to it! nice write WBL on a sad subject! good work as per usual! ww
March 6th, 2017 07:42
Validation
WriteBeLight said:
No need to apologize. My thought in this poem was work-related. I agree with your reply. I do not need anyone the praise me, but in my job I discovered and solved a huge problem, and later felt appreciated because my boss thanked me for a job well done. But, outside of work, I just try to do my best and do not expect anything in return. I just enjoy doing things for others, if I can. But, I get your point entirely and agree with what you are saying. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.
March 6th, 2017 00:36
WriteBeLight said:
No need to apologize. My thought in this poem was work-related. I agree with your reply. I do not need anyone the praise me, but in my job I discovered and solved a huge problem, and later felt appreciated because my boss thanked me for a job well done. But, outside of work, I just try to do my best and do not expect anything in return. I just enjoy doing things for others, if I can. But, I get your point entirely and agree with what you are saying. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.
March 6th, 2017 00:36
Validation
Quemis said:
It has been my experience that the need for outward validation is the most disgusting and backwards thing about most humans.
Myself included. It is the part of myself I despise more than all others. It is the most inauthentic, back stabbing, unfulfilling and addicting bullshit high I have ever felt.
It isn\'t real either. Only we can fill the voids in our own souls. Putting that on anyone else is bad for everyone involved.
I love it when people say my work is great, and that I am interesting and that I am an attractive person, made the right decision, x..y.z..
I love it because it jerks off my ego, it makes me feel like the story I tell myself about who I am is true, which it isn\'t. The story we all tell ourselves about ourselves is a huge undersell. Pretending like we can define ourselves is ridiculous, and inevitably leads to tragedy.
My point is, in my experience, personally, - not speaking for anyone else or trying to hurt anyone\'s feelings -
The part of me that cares about what anyone else thinks is the part of me that holds me back, the part of myself that abuses me, the part of myself that tricks me, manipulates me, ruins me.
Love for other people doesn\'t come from wanting validation from them. It comes from somewhere way more fucking authentic than that.
I Digress.
I am really sorry, I realize at some point this is way left of anything you were trying to say. This has less to do with your poem, and more to do with my need for validation.
My need for people to understand my position on this subject, to understand that I cant see the need for external validation in a good light, even though I experience it. If they understand these things, and I know they do, my false identity is validated, and I can pretend like the universe isn\'t chaos and I know who I am.
So here it is, even this, selfish, ruins the mood of the thread, and makes everything super heavy.
This is a perfect example. The need or want for external validation is our sickness, us humans that have it. Whole are those who are internally validated.
Sorry again.
March 6th, 2017 00:30
Quemis said:
It has been my experience that the need for outward validation is the most disgusting and backwards thing about most humans.
Myself included. It is the part of myself I despise more than all others. It is the most inauthentic, back stabbing, unfulfilling and addicting bullshit high I have ever felt.
It isn\'t real either. Only we can fill the voids in our own souls. Putting that on anyone else is bad for everyone involved.
I love it when people say my work is great, and that I am interesting and that I am an attractive person, made the right decision, x..y.z..
I love it because it jerks off my ego, it makes me feel like the story I tell myself about who I am is true, which it isn\'t. The story we all tell ourselves about ourselves is a huge undersell. Pretending like we can define ourselves is ridiculous, and inevitably leads to tragedy.
My point is, in my experience, personally, - not speaking for anyone else or trying to hurt anyone\'s feelings -
The part of me that cares about what anyone else thinks is the part of me that holds me back, the part of myself that abuses me, the part of myself that tricks me, manipulates me, ruins me.
Love for other people doesn\'t come from wanting validation from them. It comes from somewhere way more fucking authentic than that.
I Digress.
I am really sorry, I realize at some point this is way left of anything you were trying to say. This has less to do with your poem, and more to do with my need for validation.
My need for people to understand my position on this subject, to understand that I cant see the need for external validation in a good light, even though I experience it. If they understand these things, and I know they do, my false identity is validated, and I can pretend like the universe isn\'t chaos and I know who I am.
So here it is, even this, selfish, ruins the mood of the thread, and makes everything super heavy.
This is a perfect example. The need or want for external validation is our sickness, us humans that have it. Whole are those who are internally validated.
Sorry again.
March 6th, 2017 00:30
I\'m Sorry
Augustus said:
Apology accepted. Oh, that was not about me? I take everything so personal. LOL. With my wife who is very sensitive, I am saying that frequently (and rightfully so.) nicely done. Love the baby photo at the end. So perfect.
March 5th, 2017 22:09
Augustus said:
Apology accepted. Oh, that was not about me? I take everything so personal. LOL. With my wife who is very sensitive, I am saying that frequently (and rightfully so.) nicely done. Love the baby photo at the end. So perfect.
March 5th, 2017 22:09
I\'m Sorry
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good write, I\'m sorry can be very hard words to say.
March 5th, 2017 11:08
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good write, I\'m sorry can be very hard words to say.
March 5th, 2017 11:08
I\'m Sorry
rrodriguez said:
I\'m sorry.... how many times have I uttered those heart felt words.... but the hurt is there and one a forgiving heart can heal the pain. Great job...
March 5th, 2017 10:20
rrodriguez said:
I\'m sorry.... how many times have I uttered those heart felt words.... but the hurt is there and one a forgiving heart can heal the pain. Great job...
March 5th, 2017 10:20
I\'m Sorry
Michael Edwards said:
Never tried crow but do like pigeon - your poem certainly makes the point - sorry is hard to say (especially when strictly you have done no wrong - another great write.
March 5th, 2017 09:11
Michael Edwards said:
Never tried crow but do like pigeon - your poem certainly makes the point - sorry is hard to say (especially when strictly you have done no wrong - another great write.
March 5th, 2017 09:11
I\'m Sorry
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks HONEY ~ some very good advice ~as usual ! We all need to engage brain before opening our mouths ~ BUT ~ I always apologise but often it\'s too late ! I get hurt ~ if the hurt one ~ won\'t accept my apology ! \"If I told a lie ~ If I made you sigh ~ If I made you cry ~ From the bottom of my heart Dear ~ I APOLOGISE !\" Thanks for caring ~ Hugs BRIAN
March 5th, 2017 08:28
BRIAN & ANGELA said:
Thanks HONEY ~ some very good advice ~as usual ! We all need to engage brain before opening our mouths ~ BUT ~ I always apologise but often it\'s too late ! I get hurt ~ if the hurt one ~ won\'t accept my apology ! \"If I told a lie ~ If I made you sigh ~ If I made you cry ~ From the bottom of my heart Dear ~ I APOLOGISE !\" Thanks for caring ~ Hugs BRIAN
March 5th, 2017 08:28
I\'m Sorry
willyweed said:
Very nice and to true I having crow for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a week or two.
Good job! WBL
March 5th, 2017 07:32
willyweed said:
Very nice and to true I having crow for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a week or two.
Good job! WBL
March 5th, 2017 07:32
Be Reason Able
Augustus said:
My favorite was elephants were crossing the road. In days of the circus the elephants would often walk from one small town to another, tying up traffic. That is reason able. Enjoyed.
March 4th, 2017 17:06
Augustus said:
My favorite was elephants were crossing the road. In days of the circus the elephants would often walk from one small town to another, tying up traffic. That is reason able. Enjoyed.
March 4th, 2017 17:06
Be Reason Able
Michael Edwards said:
Makes you think - yes plenty of reasons - great write WBL
March 4th, 2017 11:39
Michael Edwards said:
Makes you think - yes plenty of reasons - great write WBL
March 4th, 2017 11:39
Be Reason Able
kevin browne said:
put together rather nicely WriteBe Light. great job done.
March 4th, 2017 09:31
kevin browne said:
put together rather nicely WriteBe Light. great job done.
March 4th, 2017 09:31
Be Reason Able
willyweed said:
I have one reason to like this poem...Guess? give up?
OK then ...because I like it I really do.
March 4th, 2017 08:52
willyweed said:
I have one reason to like this poem...Guess? give up?
OK then ...because I like it I really do.
March 4th, 2017 08:52
Validation
willyweed said:
yes that\'s the way to happiness give credit where credit is due so good job on this one WBL. ww
March 3rd, 2017 18:00
willyweed said:
yes that\'s the way to happiness give credit where credit is due so good job on this one WBL. ww
March 3rd, 2017 18:00
Validation
Augustus said:
I loved the pats on the back that I received at work. You are validating the way I felt. And as you suggest validate the deserving around you as well as when appropriate share the credit when part of a team. (Don\'t you just hate those that try to steal the credit.)
March 3rd, 2017 16:54
Augustus said:
I loved the pats on the back that I received at work. You are validating the way I felt. And as you suggest validate the deserving around you as well as when appropriate share the credit when part of a team. (Don\'t you just hate those that try to steal the credit.)
March 3rd, 2017 16:54
Validation
Christina8 said:
A very nice poem! We all need validation once in a while.--Christina
March 3rd, 2017 14:24
Christina8 said:
A very nice poem! We all need validation once in a while.--Christina
March 3rd, 2017 14:24
Validation
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write, being accepted in any circumstance is so rewarding.
March 3rd, 2017 09:00
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write, being accepted in any circumstance is so rewarding.
March 3rd, 2017 09:00
Validation
Philip said:
Yes I find in the current climate that people want to tell you how it is. You just have to firmly but politely stand up to them, and on the occasions you are actually listened to it is a good feeling. Well put over. Phil.G.
March 3rd, 2017 07:17
Philip said:
Yes I find in the current climate that people want to tell you how it is. You just have to firmly but politely stand up to them, and on the occasions you are actually listened to it is a good feeling. Well put over. Phil.G.
March 3rd, 2017 07:17
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