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Welcome To the Soup

WELCOME TO THE SOUP! This is Poetry Diva. I know when I am being cheated. Between first and fifth place my poems define. If not, I have not follow the syllable count. However, in rhyme, couplet, free verse, etcetera, I am never an underdog. Therefore, why do I enter contests when I know it favoritism on the Soup y’all? Well, a true Poet or Poetess, as prior stated, never lose. Welcome to the SOUP! _____________________| PENNED ON AUGUST 27, 2014!

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/29/2014 10:40:00 PM

Dear Verlena, I read this poem previously and I just love the honesty you express. The favoritism seems most rampant among those who hold contests and pretty much just say, "Send me any old thing." Friends are rewarded. Not right and I agree with everything you've said. Love, Carolyn

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 8/29/2014 10:56:00 PM

Carolyn, I know what you state is true. I live by that philosophy "To thine own self be true!" Welcome to the Soup! Congratulations on this top placement. I enjoyed what you had to say. Verlena sending a smile and a hug because are one of my people on the Soup that I have commented with and enjoyed what has been said.

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 8/29/2014 10:54:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn. I been trying to seen you congratulations for your first placement but you page give me a System 500 Error. Therefore, I will post my comment here as:

Jan Allison

Date: 8/29/2014 3:54:00 PM

A strong heartfelt write Verlena. we all share the podium - many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 8/29/2014 4:13:00 PM

Thanks Jan... Verlena

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/28/2014 11:32:00 AM

Dear Verlena, Often there is favoritism shown in the contests. I try not to take them too seriously - just for fun and the love of writing. A strong message in your great poem! Love, Carolyn

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 8/28/2014 12:08:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn for your supportive remarks... Verlena

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/28/2014 5:52:00 AM

Sometimes when I just write and let it flow from whatever is in there the work comes out beautiful..It is very hard to write a poem that has meter, rhyme and needs to flow as well but some can turn those out ...Thanks for the visits to my page..I appreciate the time spent there..I am doing a contest where I want a Triolet with at least one Zeugma and if it is not a Triolet then it gets eliminated in round one..Sara

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 8/28/2014 12:10:00 PM

Those are your rules Sara for your contest and therefore, must be adhered. I entered your contest and hopefully follow the rules exactly... Verlena

Justin Bordner

Date: 8/28/2014 2:38:00 AM

God damn right! J.A.B.

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 8/28/2014 12:11:00 PM

Religiously Justin, which mean with soul and spirit I entered this contest... LVerlena

John Lawless

Date: 8/27/2014 9:36:00 PM

Ah, Verlena, as all artist learn "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". The theme of a poetry workshop I conduct is "DON'T FIGHT IT - WRITE IT!!" Let those who will read and ponder your work.

Verlena S. Walker
Date: 8/27/2014 10:31:00 PM

Thanks John for your words of advice and supportive remarks. I know this works because I would not have said this any better... Prose - Verlena sending a hug and smile.