Open Door Policy
Don't fall for it.6 total reviews
Comment from C. Gale Burnett
I love this! I, too, learned pretty fast that there is no such thing as 'open door policy'. People in authority can't handle it; it seems to be a blow to their ego, regardless of how diplomatic you are.
Your poem expresses this beautifully. This is an excellent contest entry!!
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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I love this! I, too, learned pretty fast that there is no such thing as 'open door policy'. People in authority can't handle it; it seems to be a blow to their ego, regardless of how diplomatic you are.
Your poem expresses this beautifully. This is an excellent contest entry!!
Comment Written 10-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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.you for your kind words and five stars. I was bit hard by this policy.
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Shame on them! :(
The authorities' egos can be a real blow to our morale and spirits, too.
It is a great poem :))
Comment from ShyWri
The squeaky wheel gets the?!? I'm trying to think of other literary works that were composed to "vent." Candide by Voltaire is the first to come to mind.
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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The squeaky wheel gets the?!? I'm trying to think of other literary works that were composed to "vent." Candide by Voltaire is the first to come to mind.
Comment Written 10-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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Thanks for your review and five stars. They are very much appreciated. I won the battle, or did I?
Comment from Ms. Snyder
I like this one, but I have one thing to point out and I am not penalizing you for it - it must have been while you were posting it "and" is missing the "n" in "Remain and talk awhile" First stanza, third sentence.
I think before I read your author notes it was the (RA's) Resident Assistant's dorm room door or something that you had walked into. Not to mean you were writing young. I was going to praise this would be young college student that they were writing with great authority and wisdom! LOL
Yes it is hard to point things out when there is something wrong - I recently had the pleasure of doing just that multiple time to one individual who owned a company and instead of understanding - he didn't chew my butt, he fired it! Certain scenarios you learn when you should and should not point out people's or department's mistakes.
What I really liked about your poem was the polar opposite rhyme in stanza one and two (ends, begins/ best/less) You may not have realized you were doing it - but you were. It would have been super cool if you did it in stanza 3 and 4, but it is still a very good poem to me and I think you did a great job conveying this message. Beware of the messages people intend - they are not always truthful. It goes along with the way society has been shaped over the last 25-35 years I think. I give this my VIRTUAL SIX - good luck in your contest. Cheers, Fonda
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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I like this one, but I have one thing to point out and I am not penalizing you for it - it must have been while you were posting it "and" is missing the "n" in "Remain and talk awhile" First stanza, third sentence.
I think before I read your author notes it was the (RA's) Resident Assistant's dorm room door or something that you had walked into. Not to mean you were writing young. I was going to praise this would be young college student that they were writing with great authority and wisdom! LOL
Yes it is hard to point things out when there is something wrong - I recently had the pleasure of doing just that multiple time to one individual who owned a company and instead of understanding - he didn't chew my butt, he fired it! Certain scenarios you learn when you should and should not point out people's or department's mistakes.
What I really liked about your poem was the polar opposite rhyme in stanza one and two (ends, begins/ best/less) You may not have realized you were doing it - but you were. It would have been super cool if you did it in stanza 3 and 4, but it is still a very good poem to me and I think you did a great job conveying this message. Beware of the messages people intend - they are not always truthful. It goes along with the way society has been shaped over the last 25-35 years I think. I give this my VIRTUAL SIX - good luck in your contest. Cheers, Fonda
Comment Written 10-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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revealing you for eying and advising me of my bo, bo. It has been corrected, thank you. I enjoyed reading your note. Read my author
notes. They will tell you what position I was in during my butt chewing.
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This is fantastic -and valid, though something I'd never thought of before. You displayed it perfectly in the poem, itself, and then made it even clearer in the Author's Notes. I guess you acquired a "life skill" that day. Thanks for passing it on, and best of luck in the contest. xo
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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This is fantastic -and valid, though something I'd never thought of before. You displayed it perfectly in the poem, itself, and then made it even clearer in the Author's Notes. I guess you acquired a "life skill" that day. Thanks for passing it on, and best of luck in the contest. xo
Comment Written 10-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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Thank You for your review. That was the first and only time I used this policy. I took the problem over my Lt's head, directly to the City Council. I won, or did I?
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Sure you did!! It taught you that there are other ways to solve problems; you just have to be clever and creative. xo
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Oh I am so familiar with this rule within any business, he open door policy is a complete and utter cop out! Excuse my pun, I could identify with your words here, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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Oh I am so familiar with this rule within any business, he open door policy is a complete and utter cop out! Excuse my pun, I could identify with your words here, love Dolly x
Comment Written 10-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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Thanks for the five stars. That was the first and only time I used their policy. I eventually won the battle, or did I?
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
You are too cunny, egoistic as you keep your open door policy on pretention and offer everyone for a fair treat and justice, you invite everyone with restrictions; well said, well done. Keep writing -- DR ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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You are too cunny, egoistic as you keep your open door policy on pretention and offer everyone for a fair treat and justice, you invite everyone with restrictions; well said, well done. Keep writing -- DR ALCREATOR
Comment Written 10-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jun-2019
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I suppose some conduct this policy well. This particular Lt was a horses' behind.
