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Thank You All

A true tale I will tell of an old timid man Who was known for his strange, funny rhymes. But his doggerel junk had this man in a funk For he knew it would ne’r see the Times. “Could he find someone kind who would help him,” he thought “Are there those in this world who might care?” Then a forum of poets, a quorum of "know its" Gathered 'round who had oodles to share. So he wrote; although scared, and they read, then they shared Lots of tips that would help him along. Now his humor still flows in both rhyme and in prose But his meter and form are now strong. Just imagine the shame, had this man quit the game And just buried his gift way back then. It took courage ‘tis true but the joy that he knew Soon grew greater than gold in the end! For the “Parable of the Talents” Contest Sponsored by: Holly Primerano September 20, 2018

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Old Buck

Date: 4/4/2022 10:40:00 AM

Dean: Many of us could have written a similar piece but few could do as well. Thanks for sharing with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/23/2018 11:19:00 PM

A great write about a man who loves his poetry and imagine if he had given it up both he and the readers would feel really glum! Enjoyed your poem immensely Dean, carry on spilling ink my friend! Congrats o your win! Christmas wishes, Jennifer.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 10/15/2018 5:17:00 PM

I can't begin to express how encouraging I found this, Well deserved win, you may not write like others...but you DO WRITE! I get comments but not tips. I don't know meter or form. You encouraged me. My Talents poem, too long, too many facts I think, too scriptural. You got out of the box...Very well done.

Dean Wood
Date: 10/16/2018 8:59:00 AM

Barbara, thank you so much for this comment. I am not trained in writing poetry so I have had to become a student informally. When I first joined the Soup, I had no idea what a Sonnet was or that it had such a restricted meter, etc. I have learned by reading others' work, paying attention to their comments, participating in contests that forced me out of my comfort zone. There are so many other poets that write better than I do but that just means more opportunity! Good luck with you quest! Regards, Dean