Miffed by swanpool at All poetry

I know that you might read this,
And think...she's got that wrong.
The spelling is quite dodgy,
And that word does not belong.
But before you make a comment,
On what is and isn't right,
Please wait for just one second
And consider that I might,
Have done this for a reason,
A small statement if you like,
My way of saying this is me,
And you can take a hike.

Author notes

While I do appreciate people pointing out genuine spelling mistakes, I get very cross when they do not take in to account that here in Britain we spell differently to America. When I type GREY/COLOUR/ARMOUR/NEIGHBOUR and the such, that is exactly what I mean.......and when it comes to grammar, yes it may not be the QUEEN'S ENGLISH but it is how I intended it to be read. (Those of you who I consider to be my friends, and who only point out mistakes, with my best interests at heart please ignore this.......it is aimed at the nit-pickers!)
Written October 12th, 2005

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Lucian Valcor
March 10, 2006
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very interesting hun I agree with this.. Im good at too laungueges and good english isnt one lol
Serene
November 2, 2005
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i really enjoyed the way you presented this, this is you, it's you...and have only enjoyed all that you shared, you stick it to them, and i'm very much with you...love and blessings~
DeepDarkDesire
October 13, 2005
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GODAMN RIGHT, im fecking sick of yanks trampeling on the great language we created-they may just be our ex convicts greatx9 grand children, but i believe they shoud put american as its own language. its not aluminium, or color! no one else in the world uses that fake spelling! the yanks SHOULD know the difference between English and american. great poem, a good screw you to the americans
montez
October 13, 2005
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Nice work fellow Anglophile (actually, that word's wrong, I've just looked it up to find that it means someone who ADMIRES the Brits - bugger me, we use words all our lives and never really know exactly what they mean!)
Nitpicker
October 12, 2005
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Well said, it is far too easy to judge others work, and in doing so totally miss the point they are trying to put across.
Sherry
October 12, 2005
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Margaret,
Maybe they didn't realize the british way of spellings ? If one doesn't live in england they may not understand. They may have ment well thinking they was helping. What I would suggest is when you use those words leave in a authors comment you are british and that is your way of speaking or spelling over there. Sherry
Edited on Oct 12, 12:18 because ''.
Lacyte
October 12, 2005
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Swan, thank you so much for this - I think it speaks for a lot of us! I also get very miffed at the nitpickers. In South African schools we are (or were, in my time) also taught the British way of spelling, and this has caused me to get some unfair critic as well. You have done this is lovely style, and deserves all the applause it gets. Well done, my friend.

Keep well.
little miss
October 12, 2005
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lol but u complain a at me 4 spellin ill qote dis poem lol xkimx
angelsslayer
October 12, 2005
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good poem. very honest, and im sure it happens to a lot of people on here
Yusefeligirl
October 12, 2005
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Oh shit... was it me? LOL!
You tell 'em....
Barb Davidson
October 12, 2005
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Wot yer torking abart woman, nuffing rong wiv the way yer rite, its awl them uvvers wot are idjits, don't they no Gray is spelt gray and culur is culur...

Nice rant..you remind me of someone i know, hehe
heygoo
October 12, 2005
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This a wonderful poem. I wish I could have said this to my teachers when I was in school... "Please try to be diplomatic." Whenever I suggest a change to an author it is always that, a suggestion. Holier-than-thou spellers can "take a hike" Bravo!
Legend
October 12, 2005
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Hi Swan As a fellow Brit i too understand what you are saying I always ignore the spell check on the words you mentioned, ensuring that I use the way we spell, as for grammar I must be the worlds worst.So I never have the need to pull anyone up for theirs.It can not be to hard to read and understand a poem even it the commas and punctuations are not correct,I find i can read and understand work even if there are none.I always accept typos being pointed out with good grace as i always manage to get at least one in every work i post.Though usually if I have something to say on a poem that i feel is in need of correction I tend to send an IM and mention it very very rarely do i put it in my Comments .As some may feel put down when others read the comments. Well done with this piece More enjoyable and butt kicking
marmalade
October 12, 2005
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well, who would have thought spellings could be this much fun! Wouldn't it be fun to write a poem in the Cornish dialect just to see the response??!!
zee1
October 12, 2005
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Nice message which personally I take to mean that people should be more careful with criticism, but honestly I hope that people have the courage to say things honestly even if its not to my liking. However criticizing for the sake of it is an exercise in futility.
Serene
October 12, 2005
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while I share your dilema quite to a tee, and while you are one of the best writers I know of...and only you know the intentions of your work, and how it pleases you to present them...mind the nit pickers none too much, and please keep writing from your wonderous and beautiful heart...much blessings~
NurseChilly
October 12, 2005
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Hurrah... I love the word miffed and befuddled and all manner of very, very english phrases too..

so.. get your knickers in a twist and smile.. cause this is brilliant.. well worth the stop-on-by..
be miffed and I'll banjax any passers by with the sting of my right palm...

~GILL~xxxx
masterblaster
October 12, 2005
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Hi I aplaud you , I had so much trouble with the word WOLD They keep saying you mean world of course and when after it was put as a note and the meaning written as clear as day, they still tell me it's a mistake, oh ye gods and little fishes help, I know how you feel it becomes infuriating, all the best my friend a very good write, hugs Di
Brokenpen
October 12, 2005
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great write
heheheh i liked this great write.. there is quite abit of this going on.. sometime taking a bit of poetic license away from the writer.. i think poeple should objectively read a poem.. errors and all. so might point out spelling wich as you say is fine.. the other day i had someone rewrite my whloe poem and told me it would be better his way well i wrote him back and said. it was nice but that isnt the poem i wrote.. well thank you for sharing your words with me .bravo.
Poison-IVY
October 12, 2005
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This poem is very honest and true. Some people read poetry just to nick and pick out mistakes that youv'e made and others are just trying to help you out. You're right though. Before someone passes judgement on what mistakes that you've made, they need to know and understand the person themselves and not just their grammatical errors. Nice write.
LadyUnique
October 12, 2005
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being an avid reader has it's advantages...one of them is being aware of different spellings for color/colour
i'm one of those perfectionists who believes in correct spelling, punctuation and grammar i also realize there are times, in poetry especially, that those rules can be broken. i do it myself at times. poetry needs flexibility. i usually point booboos out to poets i know or when i think it's a typo.
i think you've made your point quite eloquently...and i had to chuckle when i read the last line
misticmoonlite
October 12, 2005
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oh, and I agree, what each country has its on language and some meanings differ, question first then,check for offense,thats what i always try to do.. but this is a nicely written poem and good techniques in the flow..keep penning and I shall read! Linda
Princess Perdue
October 12, 2005
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swanpool--those words you mention--are all in the Queens language--so you go girl go! well said.
PeterB
October 12, 2005
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Very nice, I am a dodgy speller myself, not because i am from South Africa and we spell differently, just because I never really cared for spelling. In the end my poems are really just for me, if others want to read them great, but read them on my terms! Pete
Princess Perdue
October 12, 2005
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ohhhhh BRAVO!!--and well said--i like it!. shaz xx
cherche -d -ame
October 12, 2005
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tee-hee...wtg and no offense taken here whatsoever, for I do understand your frustration . I was taught English in the European school system ( so of course I learned british spelling) I now reside in the USA, and it is unbelievable how many times someone will point out that I spelled something wrong when I inadvertently show my true coloUrs Some are polite and think they are doing me a favoUr, others are quite rude about it...I have learned to ignore ignorance and arrogance Hopefully your write will educate a few , others will however still insist that it is wrong
Reenie
Edited on Oct 12, 5:40 because ''.
Sinfiend
October 12, 2005
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Nice way of getting your thoughts across. And I can honestly say I found no spelling or grammatical errors in this, despite how American I may be. I'd like to at least assume that most of the people I associate with can at least guess that thespelling "errors" if they do indeed be so, are made due to cultural differences. Got to love those third grade taught context clues.
Great flow and rhyme scheme both, good work here, keep at it.
Abby100 Mann
October 12, 2005
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EXCELLENT!
This a beautiful piece of poem that helps bring the reader to reconsider their stance on other poets other parts of the world and be tolerant in their attitudes towards the appreciation of their poems .As well as the need to shun linguistic bigotry.
swanpool
October 12, 2005
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Glad you took this in the spirit in which it was intended, I meant no offence, but there will be those who take it anyway. Thanks for the great comment.
Smirnoff Ice
October 12, 2005
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Very good
A good point within this poem.This poem flows well and is a bit different to others on here. I like it.
Pamela A Lamppa
October 12, 2005
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Yes!
Ah, ignorace can truly get a person in trouble. Lessons in diversity and perhaps a bit of culture needed.
I am pleased you pointed out the spelling differences as you did. We Americans can be too self-absorbed at times and truly have a huge lack of understanding when it comes to differences in cultures.
Finger slaps are a necessity and I am so pleased you handed one out.
Excellent. ~Pam
Edited on Oct 12, 4:13 because 'of MY dreaded typo LOL '.
October 12, 2005
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Great! :)
I love this poem! The rhythm is so good! I know what you mean about the different spellings; here in Australia we use the British spelling too. It can be annoying when your computer is set on American English and it tells you, you've spelt 'colour' wrong. Anyway, i think it's a really good poem and you've got your point across really well!