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

September 14, 2015 at 11:43PM

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.

September 13, 2015 at 11:56AM

Jesse James Doty:

It's hard to become critical and compassionate at the same time!

August 28, 2015 at 5:06AM
    rama devi: Simply a matter of attitude! :)
    August 28, 2015 at 10:15AM
    rama devi: PS--'constructive' critique is positive...not 'destructive'.
    August 28, 2015 at 10:16AM
    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...
    August 28, 2015 at 3:54PM
    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
    September 6, 2015 at 6:45AM

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.

August 25, 2015 at 5:20AM
    Linda Engel: Jesse, Jesse, Jesse. We got you hooked and a good thing , too. We love newbies. Glad you are here.
    August 25, 2015 at 9:32AM

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

August 20, 2015 at 11:22PM
    I am Cat: I like it!
    August 22, 2015 at 1:59PM