Please don't just say, "Thank you for reading, and then never return a read".
Give a read if possible to those who take the time to read yours.
Even the doggie is reading
though the book is upside down
It is a little bit deflating to the
ego of a reader/writer
to inflate your ego by reading your story
only to be ignored
It's as if the recipient of the read
counts not the time and effort
of the party who did read
If you don't return a read
you are denying yourself further reads
by the turned off reader
one hand washes the other
and all that jazz
Better to jump to a read
and not comment
than say 'thanks' and not
return a read.
Be kind, be supportive.
Yes, we know it's not always
possible...but
do your best.
Never be too successful here
not really needing the reads
of strangers.
Remember that you were once
where they are now.
About the Creator
Antoni De'Leon
Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. (Helen Keller).
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Blessed 33
So I woke up on the morning of February 5, 2026 and guess what and you know what I realized? It’s my 33rd birthday. Do you know what that means? Yes, technically I’m getting old, but what I couldn’t have guessed was this would be one of the best days of my life.
By Joe Patterson6 days ago in Confessions
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Well said! Sometimes it gets overwhelming, but we really should do our best.
Congratulations on placing third on this week's leaderboard for Best Emerging Creator! This is such an amazing poem, but what is actually says is the real crux of the matter at heart.
I have recommended this as a Top Story in this week's "Raise Your Voice" here https://todaysurvey.today/resources/raise-your-voice-thread-10-17-2024%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Congrats to you ranking bonus, most deserved!
Seriously, some truths need to be told...so with you on this one.
Totally agree. Reciprocate that’s what builds this community
Yes, some people should learn how to reciprocate. I'm glad you wrote this. Whoever finds this shoe to fit should wear it!
I had to look again when you mentioned that the book was upside down lol I am powered by two cups of coffee to get my reads in for today, I have a whole system set up, so many talented people on here, you most definitely included. I still can’t forget Royally Scrooged, I have my eyes on Pretty in Pink too, I believe it’s in my saved section. I couldn’t resist this one because of the title, hopefully lots of us will see this because sometimes we really do need to be reminded.
Agree. I try to not reply until I have a moment to return the read.
I know the feeling , so at least I will give you a read here, and thank you for all the reads and comments you give me