Why did I receive only one reply to this piece?

Question

"Despair"

"The cry went out
Reply was clear
Help was needed
No one was there
Alone and suffering
Confusion everywhere
Direction turning
Internal despair.

Disappointment seeded
Falling to tears
Distance growing
No one to see
Need and wanting
Stay where they be
Direction turning
Internal misery.

Silent conversations
Voices everywhere
Hurt emerging
No one to hear
Doubt and questions
Senseless care
Direction turning
Internal despair."

Warning – this is a copy write piece.

Interesting reply "christine t":

Looking to steal another’s work? (as you imply)

Is that the reason no one replied? They were so afraid of a copy write piece.

Interesting thought. With all of the published and known poets in this world who have written so many books and plays that are known to others and are also copy written works of art, this little c/w piece from me scares everyone away.... Interesting.
Still does not answer the question posted though.

Answer 1

Because I did not see it. I have never read any of your work that was written in this terse and simple style. It is very effective, but not very cheerful...

Answer 2

I like this. It is good. The wording is good, the flow is good. It's nice to find a poem on here that makes sense and has more than 3-4 lines.Some write poems that sound like a statement. Some use and, but, so, etc. where they shouldn't be used, at the beginning of a new line. I am also a poet with 2 anthologies, CD's and my new book of poetry due out in 2008. I have written many poems and wish you much luck in the future in writing your poetry.

Answer 3

I just come across this question - it was a part of my answer to a friend in the form of a poem - this was written back in 1993

"Why you are so unpleasant, does that not make you lonely?"

I choose to be, I don’t have many friends
It keeps me alive, call me what you like
Nothing will affect the way I perceive myself

Was it always so?
Always is a long time, I had many friends before
But that was another universe
I was human and knew love, but love died
Life often brings hard decisions

Life is all about choices, too little caring, too much greed
Hatred and violence

There is no enemy, only failed friends
We do our best in life, but often we are mean
Or petty or needlessly cruel, we never meant to be
But that is the way we are

Life?
Nothing in life is sure, except for the promise of death
No one ever gets out of this life alive

Answer 4

I'm new here, and I didn't see it either. I think it is a nice poem, and I'm not afraid of a copyright. I read most of the poems but don't always make a comment either, I was taught if you can't say anything good about someone, don't say anything at all.....I believe in constructive criticism, so if there is something I think I can point out to someone to help them, I will. If someone has already pointed it out, why bother? Thanks for sharing.

Answer 5

I some times do not reply to some poems I read on Answers
if I don't feel it, That does not mean the poem is not a work
of worth, may touch some one else, but not me at the time.

Answer 6

very very beautiful, u know how to arrange words beautifully,
very well done, and am not really big on poetries, but what i liked about urs was that it was simple, clear and yet deep!

do write more, but hopefully u r living a happy life!

Answer 7

D*mn great writing from beginning to the end, fantastic rhythmic bounce to this *^_^* as well as a fine visual grasp @)~>~

Answer 8

This poem is so beautiful. I completly understand what you said about focusing on the art of poetry when you answered my question. I agree. Thanks so much for answering and great work!! :)

Answer 9

good like you thought we wanted to steal it I won't promise

Answer 10

i really like your poem ^^

unfortunately, i have never seen this before....

but im glad i have now ^^