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A Poetess Extraordinaire

Caren Krutsinger is a poetess exceptional, extraordinare She pulls lots of her poems in a teacher’s lounge from thin air Her characters are richly drawn and funny as can be When reading Caren’s poems, I am often brought to my knee Take "MacMillen Ditches McMiggle," an excellent, prime sample Penned with fun, and a Caren flair, makes for the perfect example Made me read it twice, then say, "By golly, think of that!" Then, there was Zeus, and Aphrodite, and "Half and Half Cat." Caren's mind never shuts down, a plethora of incredible wit, You surely must read "I Told Her I Was Sorry, I Could Not Do It!" Intriguing poems about her familiar cats never fail "Astronaut Cat John" and "Mystical Cat in Gray Scale." My favorites are verses that have an unexpected twist Like "He Sounded Handsome Charming Even," you get my gist Caren always starts my day off with tickles and lots of grins And, I am delighted to count her among my best Poetry Soup friends. SECOND PLACE WINNER written May 18, 2021 for "Title Wave" poetry contest sponsored by Richard Lamoureux to honor Caren Krutsinger

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Constance La France

Date: 6/29/2021 10:52:00 AM

Milt, congratulations on your wonderful placement in the contest with this beautiful tribute to Caron, peace and tranquility _ Constance

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/29/2021 11:09:00 AM

Thank you, Constance, for your kind thoughts on the poem I wrote for Caren Krutsinger. She is a fine poet.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/29/2021 10:05:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/tribute to Caren. She is so very funny. Enjoy your win with blessings....................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/29/2021 10:13:00 AM

Thanks so much, Paula. Yes, I start out my day with Caren's poems. She is so enjoyable. Your comment is much appreciated.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 6/29/2021 3:08:00 AM

Milton...great tribute to Caren...'a plethora of incredible wit'... loved it.. Hearty congrats on your win... God bless... ~ Ani

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/29/2021 8:23:00 AM

Thanks so much, Ani, for your sweet and kind comment. Yes, she is a plethora of wit, indeed.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/29/2021 2:13:00 AM

Congratulations on such beautiful work. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/29/2021 8:24:00 AM

Thank you so much, Chrisuraj, for your thoughts.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/28/2021 8:00:00 PM

Milton, great use of the titles to have inspired you to form your verse, a great tribute to a lovely lady. Congratulations on your win in Richard's Title Wave contest. Hugs Eve

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/28/2021 8:05:00 PM

Thanks so much, Eve. Yes, I'd say so. Caren is an exceptional person in every department.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/28/2021 4:17:00 PM

dropping back with many congrats on your win Milton:-) hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/28/2021 7:48:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. Caren really deserved it. She's a fine, fine person and poet. Hope you're doing better.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/28/2021 1:41:00 PM

I see Caren also thinks it's a winner. Congrats and thanks for entering my contest Milton. Blessings Rick.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/28/2021 2:23:00 PM

Thanks so much, Rick. I appreciate your comment and your placing my poem in honor of Caren Krutsinger. She's great!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/25/2021 1:36:00 PM

I am so totally honored! I was going along, not paying much attention to titles, just reading your poems today, when I should be working but am not and I am so thrilled with this one! Honored, thrilled, and humbled! Wow! What a gift you have given to me Hank. WOW! I am truly so HONORED! Thank you!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/25/2021 2:28:00 PM

You are so richly deserving of all recognition you receive, Caren. It was my pleasure to honor you! I enjoy reading your poems every day, and I hope others will find you, maybe some as a result of this poem. Have a wonderful week, Caren.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/20/2021 6:28:00 AM

Hi L. Milton, You've penned a good tribute to Caren. I like her style and wit. She’s an amazing lady and poet. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/20/2021 9:24:00 AM

Yes she is, Alexis. I enjoy starting my day reading Caren's poems.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/19/2021 1:40:00 PM

Fun tribute to Caren. She was the very first souper to welcome me to the soup! Her witty, unique poems always give me a lift, especially her fairy poems. We are blessed to have her in the soup with us flavoring the broth and creating stews of contests!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/19/2021 1:48:00 PM

Yes, indeed! Play it again, Sam!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/19/2021 12:36:00 PM

Hello Milton, Caren does the same for me. I always read her poetry. to begin my day. blessings my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/20/2021 10:38:00 AM

Hello Milton, yes it is a good way to begin the day with laughter. Enjoy your day my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/19/2021 1:10:00 PM

It's always a good way to start the day, with lots of smiles and grins!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 5/19/2021 6:28:00 AM

A wonderful tribute , Milt. Caren bleeds poetry! One of the most unceasingly prolific poetess on this site. Writer's block has nothing on her! Good luck in the contest!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/19/2021 7:41:00 AM

So true, Edward. The lady deserves every credit she receives. She's a fabulous poet!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/19/2021 5:37:00 AM

A lovely tribute to Caren Milton, she is a fine lady and poet. Best of luck in the contest. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/19/2021 7:41:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. I figured all of that out earlier on when I discovered Caren on PS.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/18/2021 8:54:00 PM

The names Caren comes up with just boggle my mind. Couldn't agree with you more, Milt. We're lucky to have a Caren K. among us. :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2021 9:59:00 PM

So true, G.W. She has a natural wit, and I, too, have wondered where she comes up with some of her characters.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/18/2021 2:22:00 PM

what a super tribute, caren is an amazing poetess and so prolific in her output with excellently written poems:-) hugs jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2021 6:04:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. You have hit the nail on the head!

Ken Rone

Date: 5/18/2021 1:58:00 PM

I agree with everything you have said here and in the comments Milton. A wonderfully penned tribute. To the newby that stumbles onto her...they are in for a treat!

Ken Rone
Date: 5/19/2021 8:12:00 AM

I wonder the count of what her record postings on a single day are????

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2021 6:04:00 PM

So true, Ken. I was hooked on Caren after I first read her poems soon after joining Poetry Soup. She is deserving of every recognition!

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/18/2021 1:15:00 PM

Heya Milton, A fitting tribute to an extraordinary poet, she is indeed full of wit, I always enjoy reading her poems too, amazing diversity, really dark, to creatively hilarious, she covers the whole spectrum, and I know she’ll love this one, cheers David

David Kavanagh
Date: 5/18/2021 1:51:00 PM

I wrote a monoku about Caren a while back, called “Caren the McLaren” she enjoyed and deserved it too,

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/18/2021 1:20:00 PM

I think she won't even suspect it, but when she reads it, I hope she realizes what a fine poet she is. She is really deserving of this recognition among her peers.