Rocks Thrown in Glass Houses
The damage you do to others may hurt you more.18 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Beth,
This is a poem that teaches a lesson in life that works here and in the outside world. Meanness usually beget meanness. Words can cause a lot of pain which will return to you in the end.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Hi Beth,
This is a poem that teaches a lesson in life that works here and in the outside world. Meanness usually beget meanness. Words can cause a lot of pain which will return to you in the end.
Good luck in the contest.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
Comment Written 25-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Joan, I appreciate you reading this poem and I enjoyed your comments.
Beth
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Your welcome on both accounts, Beth.
Joan
Comment from Ric Myworld
Karma, thought of in many ways, and as a kid I figured it for a giant dragon like creature to shot flames from it's mouth, but also had huge teeth just waiting to eat a little boy up. That's what I got for listening in on others' conversations. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Karma, thought of in many ways, and as a kid I figured it for a giant dragon like creature to shot flames from it's mouth, but also had huge teeth just waiting to eat a little boy up. That's what I got for listening in on others' conversations. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Thanks for the review. I got some pretty wild idea to for listening to others conversation. Especially when the dropped the voice to a whisper and starting spelling thing.
Beth
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Thanks for the review. I got some pretty wild idea to for listening to others conversation. Especially when the dropped the voice to a whisper and starting spelling thing.
Beth
Comment from June Sargent
Very wise words here that should be heeded. We do reap what we sow - sooner or later. Best to keep our venom to ourselves. Once it's spread, it can poison us as well.
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Very wise words here that should be heeded. We do reap what we sow - sooner or later. Best to keep our venom to ourselves. Once it's spread, it can poison us as well.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 18-Sep-2024
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Thank you, June. I appreciate your review and comments on my poem.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
Great use of alliteration! Five of your eight words began with a hard C or K sound. Wish those disparaging critics would be forced to recant when their calculated comments are found false. Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Great use of alliteration! Five of your eight words began with a hard C or K sound. Wish those disparaging critics would be forced to recant when their calculated comments are found false. Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Helen. I don't really like writing something with so few words.
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I agree with you. But you did a super job with this one!
Comment from royowen
I've had a few critiques that weren't particularly helpful when I didn't need them early in the piece here on fanstory, I still get the odd one, I'm not sure why people enjoy being cruel, but fortunately we press on, character building, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2024
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I've had a few critiques that weren't particularly helpful when I didn't need them early in the piece here on fanstory, I still get the odd one, I'm not sure why people enjoy being cruel, but fortunately we press on, character building, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Roy. I appreciate the review and comments. I only remember getting one review that seemed a bit cruel. I've gotten a few three and four star review but mostly from new to FanStory people.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Very good artwork and presentation, Beth.
-You have used your eight words well with a good topic.
-Effective imagery and alliteration.
-You make a good point about criticizing others
and show the result in your very good concluding line.
-A good entry; good luck!
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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-Very good artwork and presentation, Beth.
-You have used your eight words well with a good topic.
-Effective imagery and alliteration.
-You make a good point about criticizing others
and show the result in your very good concluding line.
-A good entry; good luck!
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 03-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Pam. I appreciate you in depth review on this one. I'm glad you liked it.
Beth
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You are very welcome, Beth, and I appreciate your reply.
Comment from Jacob1395
I think this poem will resonate with many people. Critiques can be tough but they can also be really hurtful as well, I've been given critiques before that have nearly left me in tears before. A well written piece, Beth. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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I think this poem will resonate with many people. Critiques can be tough but they can also be really hurtful as well, I've been given critiques before that have nearly left me in tears before. A well written piece, Beth. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Jacob. I'm glad you liked my short poem. It can apply to things other than writing critiques.
Beth
Comment from Wendy G
Well said! This applies to all of life - we all need to be careful with our words, both written and spoken. Words can destroy - but they can also build up if we are wise with them. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Well said! This applies to all of life - we all need to be careful with our words, both written and spoken. Words can destroy - but they can also build up if we are wise with them. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Wendy. It can apply to many things. There is the saying what goes around comes around. If your words hurt someone it might come back even worse when the same words may apply to you.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
One of the four agreements, be careful with your words. We never know how our words will be received and a throw away remark can cut like a knife sometimes, I enjoyed your clever words Beth, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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One of the four agreements, be careful with your words. We never know how our words will be received and a throw away remark can cut like a knife sometimes, I enjoyed your clever words Beth, love Dolly x
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 19-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Dolly. I didn't mean for this just to apply for review we receive on this site. I wasn't even thinking about FanStory but it could apply. I've never gotten but one really unkind review.
Beth
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I wasn't thinking of Fanstory either Beth, I always receive kind reviews, love Dolly x
Comment from Rachelle Allen
Theme and variation on "what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander?" True, though. Especially in this small a space, words get around FAST! Telling one person is the equivalent of telling everyone!
Good luck in the 8 Words or Less Poem contest!! xoxo
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Theme and variation on "what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander?" True, though. Especially in this small a space, words get around FAST! Telling one person is the equivalent of telling everyone!
Good luck in the 8 Words or Less Poem contest!! xoxo
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2024
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Thank you for reading and commenting on this little shot post.
Beth
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Thank you for reading and commenting on this little shot post.
Beth
