Re: Poem Recommendation

> Von Fourche wrote:
> "Mark" <blueriverday> wrote in message
> news:b4e357d7-4a8b-4cbc-bd90-18ba080f798f@v42g2000yqj.googlegroups.com...
> On Jan 1, 10:38 pm, "Von Fourche" <khonak> wrote:
> 
>> Ok, I'm looking for a poem that covers this: I'm rejected by a group of
>> people.
>> 
>> Remember that it is not he who gives abuse or blows who affronts,
>> but
>> the view we take of these things as insulting. When, therefore,
>> anyone
>> provokes you, be assured that it is your own opinion which provokes
>> you.-Epictetus.
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> Right.  But I still want a poem that clearly shows that they are wrong to
> reject me, I'm
> as good as they are and in many ways better, and I'm upset that they have
> rejected me, and
> they are making a big mistake by rejecting me.
> 
> I really need to get me a How to Write Poetry book so I can write what I
> want!  lol.



I hope your interest in poetry was successful, wherever you are.

😏 


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