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When Soup Crashed

When Soup crashed, I went mad. My fingers would inevitably click on PoetrySoup whenever I went online, yet I'd be led to a blank page. With no challenges, my muse was lost, and I ached from missing all my good friends. On the brighter side, dishes piling up in my sink is a thing of the past. Hubbie enjoys me cleaning more; I finally caught up with my shows recorded on DVR, and I’ve now started that novel I’d wished to write! (fictional account of a future possibility!!) For David Williams' Life without soup Poetry Contest

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John Watt

Date: 11/11/2020 9:43:00 PM

Ha! You wrote this in 2012 as a 'fictional account of a future possibility'. It finally came true in 2020, the year nobody can wait until it's over. Were you thinking about this etheree when Soup was down for two days in July?

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/13/2020 5:46:00 PM

ha, I did all that stuff in 2020 except write a novel!

Debbie Duncan

Date: 10/23/2013 11:23:00 PM

This is cute ,,,, I really didn't like the poem Angel Hearts, as you see I wrote it in 2012. I still think there's something missing. <3

James Fraser

Date: 3/5/2012 2:08:00 PM

It's amazing how much this site has a hold on it's members. We appear to go into shock when we loose it for a while. It sure goes to show that it's a well liked site, and it's members of course. I'm glad this piece made it onto the winners podium Andrea :)

Fabiyas M V

Date: 2/25/2012 9:46:00 PM

This is so fantastic,Andrea.Congratulations on your win!

Kim Merryman

Date: 2/25/2012 9:27:00 AM

Congrats on your wonderful 1st place win, Andrea! Love, Kim

Lizanne Scholtz

Date: 2/24/2012 4:00:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Andrea, love Elizabeth

Dinda Minardi

Date: 2/24/2012 7:43:00 AM

A fascinating writing, Andrea.. I love the future you described :) Congrats.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 2/24/2012 3:55:00 AM

Well done many congrats on a big win xx

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/23/2012 10:41:00 PM

congrats Andrea on a great win for true words about our site luv..

Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/23/2012 6:16:00 PM

Great win Andrea. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/23/2012 1:08:00 PM

Congratulations on the win in David Williams' "Life Without Soup" contest *Andrea*. Love, Carol ct

David Williams

Date: 2/23/2012 1:03:00 PM

Andrea congratulations on your win, thanks for supporting my contest..David

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 2/20/2012 3:41:00 PM

I know we really miss the soup when it is off line. Makes us realize how much time is spent here. Like the poem. love phyl

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 2/20/2012 1:37:00 PM

way to look on the brightside! you must be a half full kind of girl :)

Iolanda Scripca

Date: 2/13/2012 11:05:00 PM

PS IS addictive, I know it too :0) My novel is still in the rough draft stage... for many years now :( Nice Etheree, dear Andie! Happy Valentine's Day to you!!!

Jack Horne

Date: 2/13/2012 1:40:00 PM

LOL, yes, I remember how frustrating that was - maybe you'll do all those things next time...

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 2/12/2012 9:31:00 PM

as difficult as time away from the Soup must be for a person as dedicated as you...I thoroughly suggest you take the time to complete a book. You have wayyyyy too much insight, skill, brains, and determination to not write this book! You have at least one buyer in me~ I support you every step of the way. I know we are opposites when it comes to style but much is to be learned from polar opposites. I enjoy reading your stuff.

Tim B

Date: 2/12/2012 4:46:00 PM

It can be a daunting reality, but a time for contemplation and reflection on other life goals as you say. I too need to find time to write a novel that has been pecking at the back door of my stress sullied brain. Good luck in the contest, this was exceptionally written Mrs. Andrea!

Robert Johnson

Date: 2/12/2012 3:28:00 PM

It's a good thing I only have an hour. Poetrysoup would drain me of all my power. Labor of loves and passions of such. I'd be a cripple if I didn't have this crutch. But dieing that sweet death would not be so bad. I'd pass away grateful for all that I had.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 2/12/2012 2:45:00 PM

I am so glad those dishes will finally get washed, Andrea! lol. Just imagine having a clean refrig, garage, a manicured lawn, the list goes on and on...this is my super long weekend at work..I will sleep half of tomorrow and drop you some lines when I wake up tomorrow...leaving here in a bit. Hope all is well...this was a nice form to use for David's contest..You will do well! I loved the blog! Great remarks...Great teacher you ARE!!! Gwendolen

Matthew Anish

Date: 2/12/2012 1:53:00 PM

Life without the soup! Unthinkable! Hope you can start with your ficiton! Ents are talking tree - like beings. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/12/2012 1:23:00 PM

Reads like a winner..Enjoyed..What would my life be like without soup, Princess, and family..Long, lonely, and boring..Good luck in the contest..Like the double Etheree..Sara

Sara Kendrick
Date: 2/12/2012 1:24:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by...Sara

Wilma Neels

Date: 2/12/2012 1:13:00 PM

You got me smiling especially with the second one Andrea, all the best for David's contest! well I am off to la la land now :) love Wilma

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/12/2012 11:57:00 AM

boo... lol.. can I wish you an early... congrats...lol..I'm kidding with you.. now let me explain about yesterday's comment.. ha ha..i was just paying you back... on what you are asking.... HUMM!!! let me see... almost everyone is calling me IRMA... ja ja ja... I don't mind by the way.. I think your hubby wishes the soup was gone forever... and so does my family.. thank you.pd

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/12/2012 9:59:00 AM

a cool write Andrea.. expressing how we all felt when PS was down for a few days luv.. housework became priority rather than poetry.. great piece.. good luck .. a certain winner for sure sweets..