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About This Poem

Soup Mail

aka “Tall Poppy Syndrome”

In there your shadow
that is challenged to please you,
ghostly promises
from one whom forsaken life
and will not rest till you do.

© Harry J Horsman 2013

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  1. Ghali Avatar
    Eileen Ghali
    Date: 2/16/2013 8:31:00 AM
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    I am absolutely clueless to what this means. I wish I knew what this write was all about. Your work is always so tender and sweet. I don't get it. Wish like some of the others I'd get a soup mail of explanation. Hope you're doing well!
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    Sukmawati Komala
    Date: 2/15/2013 8:35:00 AM
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    very amazing write dear Harry..i am stoping to read some of your brilliant works..awesome.. and would like to say my thank you for every supports appreciate is so very much <3 <3 <3 luv and hugs!!! Sk
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    Joseph May
    Date: 2/14/2013 6:01:00 AM
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    an interesting write, with an intriguing title....however after further research my curiousity has been satisfied...thanks for sharing ....
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    bl devnath
    Date: 2/13/2013 4:34:00 PM
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    Really wonderful truth. Loved always, bl
  1. Lamoureux Avatar
    Richard Lamoureux
    Date: 2/13/2013 3:37:00 PM
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    You will have to send me a soup mail to help me understand this one. You have peeked my intrest!
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    jack horne
    Date: 2/13/2013 7:45:00 AM
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    intrigueing piece, Harry
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    David Williams
    Date: 2/12/2013 8:20:00 AM
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    Harry the chasers don't give up...David
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    Leonora Galinta
    Date: 2/12/2013 5:04:00 AM
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    An awesome verse my dear friend, Harry! I love it and I enjoyed reading it! Thank you so much for sharing! love/hugs, Leonora
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    Laura Breidenthal
    Date: 2/11/2013 6:07:00 PM
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    Interesting, contemplative work. It's crazy--all the deceptions and lies---when will we ever rest from it? So how will it end? Keep up the amazing work. Always, Laura
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    Donna Jones
    Date: 2/11/2013 5:07:00 PM
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    Another winner.....interesting.....
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    Becca Lucas
    Date: 2/11/2013 5:06:00 PM
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    I don't get it :( I want a soup mail from you too.... (I like your new picture btw) :D
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    Andrea Dietrich
    Date: 2/11/2013 4:54:00 PM
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    Harry, from reading comments below, I can guess the meaning of this one. Very mysterious for me. I'd sure enjoy getting a soupmail from you to explain what inspired this one. Luv, Andrea
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    Mandy Tams The Golden Girl
    Date: 2/11/2013 1:16:00 PM
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    Hi harry like the new avatar, nice to see you close up... not sure of the interpretation but I would go with Chris on this one xx
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    kimmy thieleke
    Date: 2/11/2013 1:07:00 PM
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    WOW! I don't know how to feel. it's a lil haunting and beautiful at the same time. that makes it perfect poetry. hello there nice to meet you.
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    Owen Yeates
    Date: 2/11/2013 12:11:00 PM
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    Hi Harry like this, all the best Owen
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    Sara Kendrick
    Date: 2/11/2013 9:18:00 AM
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    Interesting lines that you have written..Enjoyed reading ..Don't have a clue to the interpertation though..Sara

    horsman Avatar harry horsman Date: 2/11/2013 9:34:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    it's all to do with mind control and manipulation Sara...
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    raskin bobbins
    Date: 2/11/2013 9:14:00 AM
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    The dark side of social media and people. Unsettling. Have you ever read The Gossips by Theodore Roethke. It is very good.
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    Chris D. Aechtner
    Date: 2/11/2013 8:35:00 AM
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    Intriguing free verse, Harry. Especially including "Tall Poppy Syndrome" with the title of: Soup Mail. As I understand it, Tall Poppy Syndrome isn't always defined as a defamation of character, a slander through envy, but can also symbolize the underdog or darkhorse. If this poem was inspired by the usual wankerism, try not to pay it too much heed.
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    SHAH JEHAN ASHRAFI
    Date: 2/11/2013 8:02:00 AM
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    I like the words ghostly and shadow..gives a mystical touch to the poem..nice


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