Dear Mr Vaillancourt

Dear Mr Vaillancourt

Where is your romance?

Do you have no pity?

A gladiator with a pen,

mercilessly driven

to spill the blood of words.

You penetrate the heart of writers

with such inscribed thrusts

of your sharp and witless dagger.

May you not scabbard

that poisoned tipped quill

and be a sage of compassion?

The educator of hope,

the bringer of light,

the maker,

the orchestrator of invention;

a tutor not a scourge.

So flee the executioners skin,

anal wretch!

Fill the shoes

of positive critics.

 

06/04/13

Reviews

[Leslie Philibert]

not too sure I understand this. Chris is not only an excellent poet ( over the years I have read a lot of his poetry) but very honest, not unkind, but somebody who cares so much about writing he hates sloppy poetry. Without his work over the years this site would not have such a high standard. ( I know them all, and many are really weak). I have written a lot of bad poetry, and I am very pleased when I get some criticism. So I like Chris` work
and his position, sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind....

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I agree that he is a good poet. But having been subject to a vitriolic attack from him myself some months ago and also having had one good review I am neutral on the subject. I am not saying he is wrong as I agree with you about the sloppiness of some writers. I Also worry about the platitudes given rather than constructive suggestion. as to Chis, I have read several of his agressive no mercy attacks. The one that prompted this poem was one on Keely Jane recently. She has written a few poems which I have tried to help her with and she has written some lovely stuff and she is always gracious. So If Chris could just be a little more wise about it he might encourage rather than attack them. Keely's Poem 'Look It Up' recieved this response 'Predictable images and metaphors..try to be more original and creative, tired lines make for boring poetry' Where is the construction in that?

[Leslie Philibert]

Thanks for the remarks, and I will look at the work of Keely Jane. ( I have not read
her work). A hard one, agreed. I can only speak for myself, I don`t like criticism,
(I am not a saint ) but when I cool down I often agree. It`s the only way to get better, to accept a critic who may be right...

[Frieda P]

Ouch, I just got a good review, so I can't say much. Your poetry on the other hand is full of moxy and spitting venom, albeit a good plea.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Well this is the very first review of yours that has me confused lol

[Frieda P]

Finally, mission accomplished. ;-P

[John Alexander McFadyen]

No just tired and needing bed!

[Frieda P]

Bed or sleep? lol

[John Alexander McFadyen]

The sleep of the just my lady!

[quinfinn]

ouch....well penned but, i have no beef with Chris.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah dear Quin you have never been at the end of his blunted pen!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Wow too strong! thought provoking piece. I love the character differentiation of Mr. Vailancourt. Amazing write. :) Thanks Mr. John for sharing.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

He is real. He attacks many writers. Look him up Marc!

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

:) Really? no idea but it is alright we are all humans born to make mistakes :)

[SHEEMA HUQ]

I think that Dickens would, stand from his chair in awe, this is really good John

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Sheema you are such an icon of expression.