Awsome Site

I thought that this would be an interesting topic to write As some thoughts about this year's awesome events came to light. Recalling the year's events made me pause Yet several "awesome" events gave me cause. In thinking about one particular thing I would say That finding Poetry Soup has made my day. Not ever knowing how addictive it can be To write my thoughts in words for others to see. And then there are the friends I have found here Who's poetry sometime will bring me a tear. Oh, I laugh at some, cry with some, even get quizzical But it only makes my fingers want to get physical. My brain starts to ache as I work up a lather Typing words into rhyme as fast as I can gather. Yes, it is a gem of a site that I see But the real gems are the others who write poetry. Their words are more elegant than mine And I often wonder how they come to them sometime. When I read their work it is more than a cure They express the thoughts which are ever so pure. Like distilling fine cognac from its brandy base The words that I read all fall into place. So it makes me want to make my own work better And to them I have become a debtor. For the words I write come from inspiration And some of the contests exact great consternation. You see, I don't know an Iambic from a Pentameter But, that's what makes me want to try harder. So I write words in ways that I think are good Hoping that my thoughts can be understood. Many a comment passes the site each day All, to me, are special when sent my way. I appreciate the thoughts of others who will take the time To read the words I have tried to rhyme. So in looking for something happy that happened this year This "Awesome" site makes me want to cheer. Poetry Soup may not give you the zing, But then, next to sex...it's the next best thing! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL !!