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Snark Attack
by Charles B. Neff → (All Poetry by Charles B. Neff)
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Rated "G" by the Author.

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Snark - the use of so-called humor to communicate truth and "passion" isn't new. But it's more prevalent today, in many circles admired as an effective, or at least self-affirming way to communicate. But actually, it's not effective. And often it's not even communication. -
Snark Attack He seemed to welcome me Into his vast arsenal of words I entered, willing to tour, and begin A genuine conversation, when He reached under a favorite counter And ambushed with an Uzi of contempt. Mistaking silence for capitulation He gloated “You’re better off Even if you don’t know it And really should be grateful For my generous gift. Don’t you feel enlightened now?” Actually quite the opposite But a reply would seem affirmation To an ear with one frequency. My energy shifted elsewhere Sifting through noise for voices Seeking exchange, not extermination. There were more than I knew Intimidated or bored by the snarks, Voices fractured and faint But I heard the strength They could achieve in unison They? My voice, too. Charles B. Neff July 18, 2016

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 20, 2016

I have encountered attacks like that when reaching out friendly way to share ideas. Some folks just seem to be geared to combat rather than cooperation. What a shame when confrontation ruins the possibility of great collaboration.

I am admiring the titles of your books above, wondering if I'll ever have time to read them and make reviews. This poem reminds me what a great thinker and writer you are.

Ron

Reviewed by Alexander Goldstein

well, . . a snake and shark's image is the weird male-female's image of Lewis Carroll, who put most of his monsters out of the Wonderland's pages, gnaws the subject of this piece from within. This piece is a striking example of feminine thinking and its triumphal superiority in the world literature and life. Cheers, alex

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on July 19, 2016

Any form of communication is at best or worst, still, communication...interesting way to put this, made me think...-e-