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To the Past Poets

Often when I sit to write My mind will wander off And I think of all the poets The Soup has gain, then lost I hope for health and happiness For each and everyone And that they keep on writing For profit or for fun I know life keeps one busy With it's twisting and it's turnings But I would like for them to know We'll keep a candle burning Although I did't know them well Their poems spoke to me And touched a spot within my heart In camaraderie

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Niyna Desangre

Date: 6/29/2019 9:13:00 PM

Very caring and considerate of the arts, the artists, the world of expression. Touching, moving, and endearing. Best to you. ~~~Niyna

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 6/25/2019 1:36:00 AM

Although I did't know them well Their poems spoke to me...........// exactly expressed you are; beautiful poem penned

Sharon Gulley

Date: 2/2/2016 10:05:00 AM

A wonderful tribute, Jerry to the poets of the past and I bet if they could read this, they would appreciate you and your kind words from your heart.......Sharon : )

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 2/3/2016 5:30:00 AM

Thank you Sharon---I wrote this with Brenda and Andy in mind---I do miss them and their poetry

Robert Nehls

Date: 2/1/2016 6:26:00 AM

Hi Jerry. How are you, my friend? I hope all is well. Great tribute to the poets that are no longer at the Soup, that have touched your heart. I think I'll read a couple more of your because I love the rhyming and flow. Have a beautiful day... Robert.

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 2/3/2016 5:28:00 AM

I'm just glad you're not on of them, my friend, it's been great to hear from you......

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/31/2016 6:59:00 PM

G'day Jerry ... a fine tribute mate and hopefully many will return - Lindsay

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 2/3/2016 5:31:00 AM

Thanks Lindsay----some do have a way of popping in and out

Laura Leiser

Date: 1/29/2016 11:02:00 PM

This is a kind tribute to the poets that have come and gone, Jerry. Very thoughtful:)

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 2/3/2016 5:36:00 AM

Thank you Laura, It feels like family here, if nothing else, we all share this time and place together---and I hate to see someone go.

Tim Smith

Date: 1/29/2016 9:33:00 PM

beautifully said my friend

Jerry T Curtis
Date: 2/3/2016 5:33:00 AM

Don't worry Timmy, you're still here....just kidding my friend---thank you for the kind comment