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Published: 2014-05-23 17:15:17 +0000 UTC; Views: 30091; Favourites: 779; Downloads: 0
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When a writer puts his soul and passion into his work.
It will go unnoticed, often because of its length.
It is a rather sad fact, but a truth nonetheless.
For the simple emotions conveyed in just a few words,
Often hold more sway with those who are emotionally swayed.
There is no depth of the heart, nor a single thought spared.
For the effort placed into a piece that forgoes the winning edge,
For a hint of true meaning.
You will not read this piece and I will not expect you to.
It will not be popular or famous, nor will it see the light of day.
For length is the bane of true poetry,
And that is why so many of my kin have already left.
Thank you however, for reading this;
For you at least took the time to see what I would consider 'truth'.
It is bitter indeed and intensely sad,
But for the you that respects this, I am eternally glad.
-Chen, 23rd May 2014
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This is so true, unfortunately. Great poem, well done.
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pffff no stupid title is going to tell ME what to doΒ Β
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the damn shame is it's true. I almost skipped it. If people could stop and smell the roses it would be read copiously, but no.
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Yup, you are most certainly right about that ^^
-Chen
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A wonderful poem and a good reminder that length should not be a deterrent.
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I actually love to read, so when i see something long i usually read it :3 If i have time..
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Chen, ........ I think your poem just goes to prove that that is not the case. 
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Actually it's mostly because I have a high watcher count. If another, less known, poet wrote this same thing, it probably wouldn't get much attention. Though that is why I wrote it, so people could see and understand, hopefully it can be treated as a positive thing :'3
-Chen
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Thanks for replying.
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Thank you kindly my friend ^^
-Chen
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The irony is that with such a title, people WILL read this.
There will be a sharing of sympathy, empathy, perhaps debate, but generally a point to remember by everyone who reads this.
Then it will be forgotten. Or perhaps not.
But the point it has made definitely stays within us.
How long it stays with us is another question.
Good job nonetheless for making us remember this.
Thank you!
(Who knows, maybe HQ will feature you in their next journal entry. 
As for what I believe is most important when it comes to poetry, I'd say the meaning behind it.
The story you want to tell, the message you want to send across, is the most important in a piece of poetry, or anything really.
Skill can wait. Passion drives everything forward.
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You raise some valid points. People will forget, but I shall do my utmost to remind them :'3
Thank you so much for taking the time to think about my work like that, I really appreciate it ^^
-Chen
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Yeah, go for it! x3
You're welcome
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This same truth I've encountered in my poetry.
However, if you look at my gallery, you'll find that I banished that frame of mind, that shorter and cold is better.
Often one finds a light in the dark,
Seldom unseen by those who watch.
The light shines bright into their hearts,
Filling the void as a string in it's notch.
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Haha, it depends really, but thank you for sharing ^^
-Chen
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This is incredible and speaks nothing but the truth.
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This has always really upset me, and it's really rampant on here. Frankly, I've stopped posting my works on here because I know they won't be appreciated. x_x
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HAve you tried putting them in groups my friend?
-Chen
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Wow, I've never read a poem more truthful than this.
A masterpiece nonetheless!
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This explains my epic stories in a nutshell. Please review my KH3 story if you want too. 
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Link me via a note and I'll read it when I have time away from work ^^
-Chen
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So true.. Plus it has such a beauty in it..
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Pleasure Β Β !!!
Its a truth you enclosed in such a beauty!! You have such a talentΒ Β
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Thank you, I'm just trying to practise slowly and get good ^^
-Chennie
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Welcome!! ^^
You're already so goodΒ Β
I love reading themΒ Β Β
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Haha cool, then I hope you'll keep enjoying and faving my works :'3
-Siddhartha Chen
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I completely agree. Which is sad, the majority of my best writings are very lengthy.
ThoughΒ agree that less is sometimes more, it's depressing that people can judge a writing by its length alone.
Very nice way of putting it!
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Thank you, it is a little sad sometimes when we encounter that
-Chen
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The truth really hurts sometimes.
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Yes, they most certainly do ^^
-Chen
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I agree with this completely and its made me sad on more than one occasion
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Well, the good news is that we can always pick ourselves up and try again ^^
-Chen
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The title caught my attention, but that is true. The longer something is, the less people will be willing to read it all and be impacted by its meaning.
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"It will not be popular or famous"Β
You were wrong about that one
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