Poetrysoup Heroes

I'm only allowed the names of three so I will write of those that would be for me. There are so many that this is unfair but, since that is the rule I must list there: Carolyn Devonshire who gave me the courage to write with her words of encouragement on this site. She always found a "silver lining" in my work, and never told me that I write like a jerk. Tho it has been years since I've been around her help and inspiration never set me aground. She never left me twisting in the wind alone as she helped my poorest works to hone. There is also a Poet Destroyer for whom I have praise I wish my words to her level I could raise. Why her "Poet Destroyer" pen name I could never see unless, of course, you compare mine to her poetry. Mine is crushed by the words she can write but I am ever grateful to her for wanting to put mine to flight. When you have a writer who can put you to shame, it's only natural that you want to do the same. CayCay Jennings is my third choice as she has helped me to "refind" my voice. I appreciate her critiques of the work I do all I can give is a big "THANK YOU". She was one of the first to welcome me back here and always gave me words of good cheer. Her suggestions have been given with such grace sometimes they put a smile on my face. There is her writing which is also so stellar as compared to mine, some of which belong in a cellar. Some of the things she has written down Have with me, a deeper meaning found. So these are the three heroes that I must name but so many more have done the same. Not only are there poets whose names I could not call to give them the honors they should have one and all. Yes, I have heroes here unnamed because my pen had to be tamed. But know that I appreciate each and all that you do Whenever I write, I'm thinking of you. written: 10/30/15