A BAD REVIEW OR RATING ?

A BAD REVIEW OR RATING ?

(Written for those who feel demoralised
by a poor rating and/or review)




Just thought that I'd drop you a line,
To tell you how I'm doing.
The 2 point 5 you gave me's still
my worst mark for reviewing.

I do not want to say your name,
You know just who you are.
You made me sad a little while,
But I'm better now by far.

Lately I've received a flurry
Of fives and four and a halfs
I can look now at your measly score
And have myself some laughs.

My average now for this same piece
Has reached a four point five.
So despite your lowly marking,
My poem did survive.

To all of you out there, don't fret,
You'll get the odd low rate.
It's what we call in writing land
Reviews with barbs of hate.

I know that it will make you sad
And feel you're not quite trying,
But please take heart, ignore the fools,
You can't write while you're crying.

So when you get a low, low rate
Don't worry any longer.
If it doesn't really kill you,
It will surely make you stronger.