• No time like the present

    No time like the present

    we can start by listening
    from 11 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry

  • Within earshot

    Within earshot

    How it happened.
    from 34 reviews.
    Biographical  Poetry

  • Ever Awake

    Ever Awake

    remember to take care
    from 31 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry


Jesse James Doty: I found this quote that I can relate to,
"I want people to react to my work, to think, to question, to challenge, to cry and laugh and feel."----John Lanyon
    poetsteve15: I added to my buddy list. Glad to have you.
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Jesse James Doty: Two of my favorite sayings are "Encourage diversity" and "Challenge authority."

I want to thank all of you for responding so positive to my poem which is on a subject so controversial as homelessness.


Jesse James Doty: It's hard to become critical and compassionate at the same time!
    rama devi: Simply a matter of attitude! :) -
    rama devi: PS--'constructive' critique is positive...not 'destructive'.
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    mrsmajor: Follow your heart and be truthful, but remember encouragement is the key...Your efforts to do that will give you peace...if your help is not accepted, then you can do no more... -
    Jesse James Doty: Yes, it is. It is a sure sign of someone who is confident and comfortable in their own skin who can reach out tactfully to others and have no vested interest in whether they take the advice or criticism or not.
    Peace, Jesse James
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Jesse James Doty: I am having fun and learning from writing and reviewing poetry. The reviewers are so kind with their suggestions for improvement, so I don't feel defensive at all. Thanks, FanStory.
    Linda Engel: Jesse, Jesse, Jesse. We got you hooked and a good thing , too. We love newbies. Glad you are here. -


Jesse James Doty: I found this quote that I really like so I wanted to share it.

"Dance above the surface of the world. Let your thoughts lift you into creativity that is not hampered by opinion."--- by Red Haircrow