HOLD YOUR TONGUE
Thinking it and saying it,
Are two different things.
Once said, it can’t be taken back,
And hurt will be all that it brings.
It’s one thing to think it,
But think before you speak.
Censoring what you say,
Doesn’t make you weak.
Everyone has feelings.
The golden rule still applies.
What you’re thinking might be true ,
But sometimes it’s better to tell white lies.
Filter what comes out of your mouth.
Employ diplomacy and tact.
Discretion is advised,
We’re judged by how we act.
It’s called holding your tongue,
And that goes for social media too.
Just think about how you’d feel,
If the same thing happened to you.
Michael D. Schafer
© December 18, 2018
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On the other hand, sometimes we have to tell the king that he isn't wearing any clothes. Just because he's king, shouldn't give him the right to be tactless.
An unusual poem for you, but well thought out and presented. Very tactful.
Ron
Love ya!
Jane
One must NOT mistake a constructive criticism as a "bullying" message. You can take the criticism as a well-meaning advice, or you can ignore its idea, or you can treat it as a source for a debate or a discussion on your work. Nothing is concrete that says you have to take the advice. It's all up to the author in how he/she would handle the criticism. If you think you have been bullied just because someone has a different opinion to yours about your work you are free to delete that comment. I think all social media, including authorsden, have a "delete" button for that purpose. To say you have been bullied because someone has critiqued your work or has a difference in opinion to politics would be childish because you have just as much rights to have your say as everyone else.
Sandie