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A Poet's Mirage

There is a bubble of illusion right here on the soup Its shadow still finds the same sozzled group This conjuring is cloaked and lobbied with scripture But ego confuses the muse and its picture Artistry is squandered and concealed by the night Infractions are made in the absence of light When opportunity is lost, despair fuels our anger Conviction falls duped to this unyielding danger Compassion and patience, are a poet’s best cure Lost thoughts will return, of this I am sure May your pen drip with ink and your ego soon go Your muse will return, it’s just ebb and flow 5/17/22 Bubble of Illusion Poetry Contest Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker

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Bill Baker

Date: 5/25/2022 7:30:00 AM

Excellent entry for the contest, Mark. I see below that you won! Congrats, my friend. Nice way to share your thoughts on the creative process. Bill

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/27/2022 12:49:00 PM

Thanks Bill!!

Len Gasun

Date: 5/22/2022 6:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your win too dear friend Mark! You've written an awesome poem for the given topic. I enjoyed reading it tonight. Thanks a lot for sharing. Blessings! Hugs

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/22/2022 11:16:00 AM

Thank you so much, I’m glad you liked it!

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/21/2022 3:33:00 PM

Congratulations on your well-deserved win with this fantastic and creatively crafted poem. Thanks for your comments on my page.

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/22/2022 11:15:00 AM

Thank you!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/21/2022 8:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a creative write. Have a great/ blessed day writing away....................

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/22/2022 11:15:00 AM

Thanks Paula, you as well!

Jenna Logan

Date: 5/21/2022 3:30:00 AM

Hey Mark, glad to see this one on the winner's list!

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/22/2022 11:15:00 AM

Thanks Jenna!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/20/2022 8:23:00 PM

Indeed, it’s ebb and flow, beautifully said, Mark, congrats on your win

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/22/2022 11:14:00 AM

Thank you so much for your generous placement!

Sand Blown

Date: 5/17/2022 4:09:00 PM

...there's nothing like the oldt calm that be for....giving peace...to a knotted world .....stan sand

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 4:12:00 PM

Thanks for the visit friend!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/17/2022 3:58:00 PM

As if there isn't enough conflict going on in our world right now we certainly don't need it on here. Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 4:10:00 PM

Some people thrive from conflict, especially from behind a keyboard.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/17/2022 12:24:00 PM

spot on in so many ways Mark xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 1:11:00 PM

Thanks Jan, I thought so too

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/17/2022 10:48:00 AM

Hello Mark Koplin, yes compassion and patience is a poetess and poetess best cure. Lost thoughts do return. once the muse returns the pen does flow. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/17/2022 3:46:00 PM

Hello Mark , you are welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 12:23:00 PM

Thank you Darlene, I appreciate your visit. Have a wonderful day!

Jenna Logan

Date: 5/17/2022 10:20:00 AM

I love it when bubbles burst. Pop goes the weasel.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/17/2022 3:56:00 PM

Lol

Jenna Logan
Date: 5/17/2022 10:37:00 AM

That's quite true.

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 10:34:00 AM

It’s strangely satisfying isn’t it?

Lin Lane

Date: 5/17/2022 8:59:00 AM

There are more than enough problems with ps without having that kind of nonsense going on again. I'm glad you've written this.

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 10:33:00 AM

Thanks Lin, we have had our fair share in the short time I’ve been here.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/17/2022 7:14:00 AM

A very interesting pen, Mark, with allusions to "a bubble of illusion here on the soup." I hope we can keep the spirit of the last year or so alive, which I have felt has been peaceful and helpful. Enjoyed this very much.

Mark Koplin
Date: 5/17/2022 10:32:00 AM

Thanks Milt, one can only hope.