I Hate This

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(I know I usually do poems only on Thursday, but I had a bunch of poetry inspiration this week.  So, I’m going to do a poetry week because I’m impatient.  That and I can’t think of writing any other type of post right now.)

You say you hate it
After someone praises it
No opinion was requested
You could not resist
There was no rudeness
In your words or tone
There was no mockery
In your reply
You simply hated it
And felt it needed to be said
After another loved it
Silence was not an option
Since a discussion
Was clearly requested
Without those exact words
So, you declare your hate
In response to love
Not what .
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.
.
Awkward

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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8 Responses to I Hate This

  1. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:
    March 3, 2025 at 10:18 am

    That is awkward. Were you expected to discuss that opinion with the person? Years ago, an advisor told me she hated something I wrote. She was not one to pull any punches. Years after that, I finally understood why she did. But at the time she said it, I felt crushed.

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  2. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    March 3, 2025 at 4:33 pm

    Better to keep quiet. I have no idea why people do this.

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