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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

Copyright © Mark Koplin | Year Posted 2022

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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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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.................... Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 5/17/2022 10:32:00 AM Thanks Milt, one can only hope.