Criticism Poem by Sudarkodi Nagarethinam

I see, I hear, I think and I realise
that truth is all around to support and guide.

I have seen,
Criticism is best expressed
as a matter of fact or as a matter of fun
with a smile on the face

I have heard,
A hired perspective can flow out easily
But only a synthesized opinion can flow in with ease.

I have thought,
the giver leaves the ball in the taker's court
wherein the taker doesn't know where to shoot.

I have realised,
It takes a lot for the giver, to put it forth
so that if the taker hears, she replies
so that if the taker listens, she reacts
so that if the taker perceives, she chooses....
either to defend if she's fighting against
or to perform if the idea and the giver is esteemed and valued.