Mute It

What causes those daft in the head To hurt others with things they’ve said If you must then vent Your jealous intent Perhaps you should mute it instead.

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Silent One

Date: 9/22/2023 12:10:00 PM

I miss this little superstar poet...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/29/2018 8:17:00 PM

Let me go see your second best poem here!! (if I have not told you that one yet)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/17/2018 3:46:00 PM

also, very well written for limerick form.

Judith S
Date: 1/17/2018 5:33:00 PM

Thank you kind woman for all of your continued support !!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/17/2018 3:45:00 PM

Gosh, this is considered your BEST poem at Soup, and to think I never even saw it yet. I agree. It's one of your BEST! (but maybe not THE best) In time, I will know whether it is or not, when I have seen all your poems!!

Judith S
Date: 1/17/2018 5:32:00 PM

Oh my gosh ... really???!? It certainly isn’t near my best lol. It was more of a lighthearted joke !! I guess it got more views than anything else ... but that is really funny!!

Jan Allison

Date: 12/21/2017 6:22:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats on POTD sadly I hear that some folks are muting other people and stopping them from commenting on MY poems - such despicable behaviour - have written a poem about it which i will post one day :-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 12/22/2017 1:44:00 PM

Have posted my poem Judith - I rarely get riled but this has made me so so cross:-( hugs jan xx

Judith S
Date: 12/22/2017 6:34:00 AM

Thanks for your congrats Jan:). And I have not heard any such thing. Why would anyone do that?

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/1/2017 1:30:00 PM

Yes i do agree that person must mute it instead. Have a nice day my friend.

Judith S
Date: 12/3/2017 6:30:00 PM

Thanks for your visit Darlene :) Best, Judy

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/29/2017 9:27:00 PM

A belated well-deserved congratulations for POTD honors Judy with your witty, excellent and clever limerick. Powerfully yet deftly and delicately stated - so beautifully well done my friend!

Judith S
Date: 11/30/2017 11:54:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan!! I welcome your visits and so appreciate your comments. They always make my day!!! Best, Judy

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/25/2017 8:12:00 AM

Witty limerick. Bravo, Judith.

Judith S
Date: 11/25/2017 8:32:00 AM

Thanks for reading and commenting Line!! Best, Judy

Pat Adams

Date: 11/16/2017 9:14:00 AM

I like this a lot. Very well written. Perfect meter! I like your quote also.(Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius) Well done!....xx.........80)

Judith S
Date: 11/16/2017 12:59:00 PM

Thank you Pat! This is my first limerick attempt and I think they are fun and lighthearted. Needed to balance my otherwise dark side. It looks as if I might find lots of reading on your page ... which I will be doing :) Thanks for stopping by!! Best, Judy

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/8/2017 10:04:00 AM

This is one thoughtful limerick, Judith. A gem of a poem. Kudos on POTD. This truthful poem brought a silent smile to me face. Pure poetry. Aurora bright write. Love and joy always.

Judith S
Date: 11/9/2017 12:45:00 PM

Thank you Freddie!!!! I appreciate you reading. I think I'm beginning to like limerick writing :) Best, Judy

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/7/2017 3:25:00 PM

So true! Congratulations on having this worthy poem honored with POTD Judith! : )

Judith S
Date: 11/8/2017 4:52:00 AM

Thanks for visiting me Connie! Best, Judy

Becca Teagan

Date: 11/4/2017 1:28:00 PM

Congratulations on getting POTD :)

Judith S
Date: 11/4/2017 11:02:00 PM

Thanks Becca!!! Appreciate you reading :). ~ Judy

Jack Ellison

Date: 11/3/2017 3:25:00 PM

SO sent me over... must thank him! Well deserved dear Judith!!! L&H jack xxx

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 5:13:00 PM

I will thank SO ... and thank YOU Jack for stopping by to read me ... and for the congrats! Much appreciated :) Best, Judy

John Fleming

Date: 11/3/2017 12:17:00 PM

Yes indeed...but, I suppose, we have all regretted, at times, having spoken in haste; I think its known as -- "having put my bl..dy big foot in it"! Ah well...lol. My best regards, Judith. :) john P.s congrats on POTD! :)

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 5:10:00 PM

YES John ... you are absolutely right! We can all relate :) Thank you so much for the congrats and for reading my first attempt at Limerick! Best, Judy

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/3/2017 11:40:00 AM

A lot of things should be muted! Nice one! Congrats!!

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 5:09:00 PM

Only hateful things ;) Thanks for the congrats! Appreciate you reading Kim!! Best, Judy

John Scotter

Date: 11/3/2017 11:10:00 AM

Well done. Great poem made me laugh!

John Scotter

Date: 11/3/2017 11:10:00 AM

Well done. Great poem made me laugh!

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 12:06:00 PM

Thank you John! Happy to hear it gave you a chuckle :)

Charlie Smith

Date: 11/3/2017 10:20:00 AM

Put a cork in it. Well done Judith, congratulations on POTD honors...

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 12:05:00 PM

Thank you so much Charlie!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 11/3/2017 9:17:00 AM

Very clever - Congratulations! Reminds me of the admonishment if you point your finger at someone remember you have 3 fingers pointing back at you.

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 11:57:00 AM

Thank you Sunlite! I’ve never actually heard that before but yes. Thank you for the congratulations!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 11/3/2017 8:50:00 AM

Oh this is awesome, a fave :) Congratulations on potd! xomo

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 11:54:00 AM

Thank you Maureen. Your continued encouragement is so appreciated!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/3/2017 6:22:00 AM

A powerful depiction--congrats on your POTD recognition, Judith!

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 9:48:00 AM

Thank you Vijay!!

Silent One

Date: 11/3/2017 6:03:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD... Fully deserving.. Great message...

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 6:17:00 AM

Thank you SO !!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/3/2017 5:30:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Judith :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 6:18:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise :)

Maria Williams

Date: 11/3/2017 4:00:00 AM

Back to say congratulations on POTD, so well deserved...Maria

Judith S
Date: 11/3/2017 6:08:00 AM

Thank you so much Maria :)

Maria Williams

Date: 11/2/2017 8:51:00 PM

I like this limerick Judith, brings to mind what I used to tell my kids' that if they had nothing good to say about others, then say nothing at all'. Besides I believe in Karma, 'what goes around comes around', people should take note of that....Maria... Hugs

Judith S
Date: 11/2/2017 9:03:00 PM

Thank you Maria. Yes ...children, and everyone actually, should heed this great advice! Appreciate your reading. Best, Judy