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Team Poetry Soup

A team does make a difference, When all work together with a goal. An effort of true inference. Of Fair Judging we expect and know. Always contributing behind the scenes. Their efforts unnoticed to us all. In winning Poems that joy brings. Sadly we forget to thank Y'all. I want to say it from all of us. That we appreciate all you do. You have won our Trust in judging. Thank you again Team Poetry Soup. Michael Tor To all my poet friends taking a little break of posting and commenting. Thank you all for understanding.

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Jim Slaughter

Date: 1/17/2023 11:00:00 AM

You echo what most...or all of us feel...Michael. And everyone needs a little "breather" now and again.

Michael Tor
Date: 2/5/2023 8:59:00 PM

Thank you Jim for your thoughtful words my friend...

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/4/2023 11:06:00 AM

Michael, you are always so kind. I hope you are better soon. You will be in my prayers. ~BJ

Michael Tor
Date: 2/5/2023 8:59:00 PM

Thank you BJ I appreciate your prayers and kind heart. God bless you...

Valsa George

Date: 1/2/2023 5:47:00 AM

Michael, I didn't know that you took a break from poetry soup because of health issues. Sorry to hear that you had to take voluntary retirement and you had to spend so much of money to insulate your room. Now since you are back, hope you feel much better. Take care dear friend. Glad you are back.

Michael Tor
Date: 2/5/2023 8:58:00 PM

Thank you Valsa yes ever since they put a WiFi tower several hundred yards from my house. I had ringing in my ears, burning sensations on my skin, at first it was almost unbearable then I did research and shielded my room and stopped the wifi with a ethernet cable and it is more tolerable less pain. The good thing from all this is I am closer to God more then ever. This scares you to death when it happens to you. Being almost perfect health wise and then waking up one day like your on fire is a rude awakening I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Thank you Vals for your nice words as always...

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/23/2022 8:55:00 AM

A note to say.............You are missed. Take Care & Come Back Real Soon. Blessings....................

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 12:02:00 PM

Thank you Dear...

Susan Lawrence

Date: 12/13/2022 6:46:00 PM

You are such a special human Michael with a big heart and great compassion and appreciation for others . Yes thank you TPS for all you do . We appreciate you ! Micheal I read some of the below comments and I send healing thoughts and prayers to you . I hope you feel better everyday. Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 12:02:00 PM

Susan your so kind. God bless you.

Arlo Parker

Date: 12/9/2022 2:15:00 PM

Wow, Michael, what a tale! Prayers lifted for your complete eradication of this radiation problem. Sounds near devastating. Take whatever measures you need and come back to PS soon...you are missed. =;o]

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 12:03:00 PM

Thank you my friend stopped by to read some poetry sorry for the late response...

Karen Jones

Date: 12/9/2022 2:45:00 AM

What a thoughtful light and loving poem!

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 12:04:00 PM

Thank you Karen. Your words are much appreciated.

Jack Ellison

Date: 12/4/2022 9:10:00 AM

Stepping back I trust the tremendous effort it must take to keep this site for years of operation! You are to be thank you for your years of operation! Thanks!

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 12:05:00 PM

Hi Jack stopped by my friend. Hope you are well my friend sorry for late response.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/13/2022 10:08:00 AM

Michael……I am on a break, too! I wish we knew the backgrounds and names of Team Poetry Soup! But, since I do not…I look at poets as the Team.if none of us wrote here…it would be a blank site. And, there would be no Anthology without us. I know other sites, where it’s no secret who’s behind the scenes. Glad the site is here with so many contributors. It is appropriate to acknowledge TEAM for what they do…great job Pangie

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 12:05:00 PM

Thank you Pangie. I hope to be back soon.

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/3/2022 4:05:00 PM

Yes they do a good job as far as I know Michael, although I have never met any of Them personally; I take them to be quite Tolerant, take time rest and recuperate May God use this time to grant you insight And rewards.'

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 12:06:00 PM

Thank you Joe...

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/3/2022 9:26:00 AM

Oh Michael your sincerity is so touching, you are such a wonderful person, it is me and all of us that must thank you for all your awesome poetry and for your comments which are all so magical, you have spread magic dust on this site that will be forever present. ENJOY YOUR BREAK, BUT PLEASE COME BACK! Hugs, blessings Jennifer.

Michael Tor
Date: 12/28/2022 12:07:00 PM

Hugs back Jennifer thank you for your kind words. I hope you are doing well...

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/27/2022 6:14:00 PM

One needs to step back from time to time. Will miss you, Michael, come back soon. Be blessed, my friend.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/27/2022 6:26:00 PM

Thank you Lasaad. Please read the comments below protect yourself from radiation from the computers. Stay healthy my friend and God bless you...

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/27/2022 9:39:00 AM

Understood my friend. One needs to step back from time to time. Blessings with you. :)

Michael Tor
Date: 10/27/2022 6:25:00 PM

Yes sometimes we need to. I need to do it because of my health and the radiation computers give out with the wifi and 5g. Please stay protective and share with others. God bless you Linda and thank you for your kind thoughts...

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/27/2022 8:17:00 AM

Take care, my friend... and come back soon :)

Michael Tor
Date: 10/27/2022 6:23:00 PM

Kelly I will try. So much is going on in the world. There are others that have it much worse than me I should not complain. I miss the Soup already I have been gone for a day. Hopefully I can shield my computer soon I have to find a techi to help me and get special glasses that keep the radiation from harming my eyes which if you didn't know it causes glaucoma. So once i get everything set up I'll be back to read and enjoy your and everyone I love reading their inventive thoughts. God bless your Kelly and thanks for the warm wishes...

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/26/2022 11:51:00 PM

Thank you for your support Michael, will miss you, hope you come back soon..Harry

Michael Tor
Date: 10/27/2022 1:03:00 AM

Your welcome Harry and thank you for yours my friend. I hope so too. God bless you Harry...

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/26/2022 8:17:00 PM

Once again, Michael: I, for one, know a gentleman when I see/read one. Your sincerity is most appreciated. Happy Trails, Gershon

Michael Tor
Date: 10/27/2022 1:03:00 AM

Gershon my friend it takes one to know one. Thank you Sir and Happy Trails to you. Blessings your way friend...

Bill Baker

Date: 10/26/2022 4:57:00 PM

We understand, Michael. See you soon! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Michael Tor
Date: 10/26/2022 6:43:00 PM

Thank you Bill. I will try and be back soon my friend thank you for your support Bill and God bless you...

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/26/2022 1:40:00 PM

So nice of you, TPS will appreciate your graciousness. Michael your words are comforting. You will be missed here, just till you come back! Have a nice break, Michael Tor. Anaya

Michael Tor
Date: 10/26/2022 6:42:00 PM

Thank you Dear Anaya your words are comforting and I will miss reading all of your Poetry and all my favorite Poets that I love to read. Hopefully i can heal fast and get my computer shielded. There is a company called Tech Wellness that sells the shielding products for the computer including the router. Keep enlightening us Anaya and God bless you for your thoughtfulness...

Robert Gorelick

Date: 10/26/2022 1:29:00 PM

Have a pleasant hiatus and hope to hear from you soon! Till then my friend, Robert

Michael Tor
Date: 10/26/2022 6:37:00 PM

Thank you Robert. Your words mean a lot and I thank you so much for them. I love reading your Poetry. like many on the Soup each one very talented in their own way. It is a joy to read all your thoughts and comical writers. It inspires us all when we are amazed when we read a spectacular Poem. God bless you my friend...

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/26/2022 10:00:00 AM

You are a special human being. One that stands out amongst the rest. If we are truly blessed to have poetry soup, then we are thrice blessed by having you here to remind us how to be kind, and generous and loving. Don't be long, we need you Michael :)

Michael Tor
Date: 10/26/2022 6:35:00 PM

Vie your words were heartfelt and inspiring. Thank you for your much appreciated kind thoughts. I hope to be back when I get better and set up my computer with shielding equipment to protect from the radiation they emit that is affecting me... God bless you and you are one like all who are commenting that makes this family of ours on the Soup...

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/26/2022 8:35:00 AM

Enjoy your respite, Michael. We all need one from time to time. I do hope your health improves significantly while you are getting some special rest.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/26/2022 6:31:00 PM

I have spent five to ten thousand dollars shielding my room. I am buying shielding equipment for my computer and hard wiring the wifi. There is a company called Tech Wellnes that supplies everything to do that it costs about 140.00 dollars. When I get everything set up I will be back. The radiation effects me much worse for I feel burning sensations on my skin if I am on the computer too long and my feet and arms, mostly my feet I have to soak every night. I had to move into my garage and build a separate room from my house just to have a healing room and less toxic environment. It started last year around September. I had to retire from my job that I loved and retired. It has changed my whole life. It has brought me closer to my Lord though and has given me a different perspective on life. People don't realize how good their life is until they have a health problem... Hopefull I will be back soon my friend...

Michael Tor
Date: 10/26/2022 6:22:00 PM

Thank you Sir. Hopefully we will see you soon. The Wi-Fi tower is affecting many of my neighbors. It has gotten so bad that we are moving and selling our house. My neighbor's daughter lives closer to the tower and she is having all kinds of problems stemming from headaches migraines, to concentrating, not sleeping well at night. When she goes to their camp twenty miles away she feels great. Many studies have been proven to say these towers and wifi signals along with 5g cause cancer in people and some experts go as far to say that theradiation they emit causes the covid symptoms and they have a microwave effect in your lungs causing the breathing problems and physical reaction.

Charles Messina

Date: 10/26/2022 4:41:00 AM

No worries, Michael. Everyone needs "Time-off" once in a while. Stay well my friend...hope to see you back soon. God bless and thanks for all you've done. All the very best...Charlie

Michael Tor
Date: 10/26/2022 5:55:00 AM

Thank you Charilie I appreciate your thoughtfulness. God bless you...

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/26/2022 12:57:00 AM

It is a pity you have to take a break. But it is necessary to rest. Hope you'll get well soon.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/26/2022 5:56:00 AM

Thank you Victor. Yes I need a little rest my friend. Thanks for understanding. God bless you. See you in a while...