#advertise
I wrote a beautiful poem today,
and then I frowned when I saw it again.
Someone had stopped by in the comments to say
their own sonnet; they put their own poetry in my margins.
I'll be brief, and I'll be nice, and I'll attempt patience at least.
Clear and concise: I want your poetry, but not on my lawn.
I don't want it in graffiti in the margins of my piece.
Leave your words in your "New Poem" section where they belong.
I promise I'll look at them if you ask, and if I have the time.
If you want to reach more people, don't use me as a conduit.
I realize I said I'd try to be nice, but it would be a crime
if I didn't put it as blunt as possible, and honestly?
If you need to plug your work that badly,
it's probably sh*t.
If I inspire you with my words, then respect that inspiration;
Please cease. Hawking your wares on my turf reeks of desperation.
Nov 4, 2014
Nov 4, 2014 at 10:57 PM UTC
Elliot Elliot, where did ya go?
the traffic at HP, running, on low
Elliot Elliot, a mailer could work?
maybe a message, with a really good perk
Elliot Elliot, you got our address?
check for new blood, more would be best
Elliot Elliot, we've lost market share
I only mention, cuz, I really do care
Elliot Elliot, hope you're alive
that COVID didn't get ya, and thus
ya survived
Jul 10, 2023
Jul 10, 2023 at 11:44 AM UTC