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Amid a Few Bad Apples

There are a lot of word Smiths on this site Who pen good poems that are out of sight Its likened to attending a beautiful feast Or eating good bread with just enough yeast However, I must point out, and it's not a myth I am in no way, shape, or form a word, Smith But, I marvel at the talented people here Viewing their various poems fills me with cheer I am forever thankful I found Poetry Soup This community is such a fantastic group Finding the gift of words saved my life It rescued me from heartache and strife So, although I don’t cross every “ T” nor; Do I dot every “I” writing means much more I know some could care less about my poetry It’s ok, well all have different tastes, you see However, we must respect one another By not saying nasty things to each other Isn’t this lovely site about sharing poetry? The backbiting needs to stop; It’s no mystery Amid a few bad apples on this amazing site This will always be a place for me to write Alexis Y. 08/18/2022

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Stephan McBride

Date: 2/2/2023 4:51:00 PM

Love it, write for comfort and meaning my friend, there are many that need to hear your voice, : ).

Alexis Y.
Date: 2/2/2023 4:57:00 PM

Hi Stephen, I appreciate that stopped by page once again. I write for meaning and comfort. Writing did wonders for me. PS, Have you read my poem “ The Missionary And The Bum” ?

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/25/2022 5:29:00 AM

A fantastic write Alexis, I know some things said in poetry on the site are not nice and hurtful to the one they’re intended for, it’s poetry not war. Congratulations on receiving poem of the day… Belle

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/25/2022 4:35:00 AM

Wonderful sentiments! The best thing about the internet…Poetry Soup! You and all of them! Congratulations on POTD, Alexis!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/21/2022 6:22:00 PM

This is so true we cannot let a bad apple or two spoil the whole bunch. I so agree. I always enjoy your poetry Alexis. You are especially marvelous at storytelling. Belated congratulations on your wonderful POTD honor. Blessings xxoo

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/21/2022 4:30:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Alexis. Very well deserved with this vibrant and graceful poem. Warm hugs Alexis,

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/20/2022 12:55:00 PM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Alexis - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 8/20/2022 6:00:00 AM

Dear Alexis, sorry I missed this yesterday... You are such a lovely flower in our Soup garden of poets and poetesses. You inspire us with your amazing verses straight from your golden heart. I totally agree with all you said in this poem about our Soup family.. Hearty congratulations on your potd honor dear beautiful soul... Hugs... ~ Ani

Valsa George

Date: 8/20/2022 3:43:00 AM

I concur with all you have said about poetry soup . It is a splendid site. So glad that I have found this site. Here we get the chance to read amazing poetry ! Let us forget about the rotten apples. Among thousands of apples, it is no wonder there are a few rotten ones too. Let us do away with them. We are a great community with the purpose of sharing and growing ! A well deserved POTD, Alexis. Congratulations.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/19/2022 5:50:00 PM

You write from the heart, and that is the best poetry, my dear sweet friend. (Hold your head up, and let your confidence shine.) Thank you for being here, for being you. Congratulations Alexis, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

John Watt

Date: 8/19/2022 5:36:00 PM

Alexis, so happy to see all the affirming comments below that you are SO deserving of. You should add to your POTD the title "EOTD" (encourager of the day) which you have earned many times over. So glad you continue to write and post, for your poetry is your voice and deserves to be heard. You are right about us being a community, and your point of needing to stop the backbiting is right on point. Congrats, and thank you for adding to "the beautiful feast" (as you so aptly put it) ~ John

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 8/19/2022 5:10:00 PM

Congratulations, Alexis, on your POTD honour. You shouldn't be shocked - you have expressed a lot of truth using rhyming couplets. It's delightful to read, and inspiring to ponder. "Sharing Poetry" - that's what we are here for! Thank you. Love and blessings ~ Mala

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/19/2022 4:46:00 PM

Hi Everyone, I’m shocked that this poem got such an honor. Yesterday, I just wanted to write down my thoughts about this amazing site and community of poets. I also wanted to write down what poetry means to me. I thank you all for stopping by to congratulate me, and for leaving encouraging comments as well:-) Alexis

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/19/2022 4:26:00 PM

Congratulations Alexis on this honor of Poem of the Day. I do agree with you. If one likes to argue, belittle or embarrass others, PS is not the place, Try Twitter,Facebook or Tik-Tok. We seem to find our voice here and express it,nobody censors us. Just a few..who love to be nasty. Too bad Panagiota XXX

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/19/2022 4:03:00 PM

Alexis , I love your heart and words here . You shine in this poignant heartfelt poem. Big hugs and congratulations on POTD! Blessings, Susan :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/19/2022 1:06:00 PM

Alexis, a sweet poem, congratulations on POTD, there are a few bad apples but overall the barrel is sweet!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/19/2022 12:30:00 PM

Write on dear poetess! I love this! Congratulations on POTD, I hope you have a wonderful day. xomo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2022 12:28:00 PM

This is a wonderful poem, Alexis. So happy you got a POTD with it, and you ARE a wordsmith. Don't let anyone tell you different (especially not yourself)

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/19/2022 12:00:00 PM

Congratulations Alexis Y. on POTD! This community is a fantastic group! Your "Words" words are powerful; they bring life or death; they’re often used carelessly--said it beautifully as well! I also read one similar from another fine poet "Only Words"--Words spoken in anger like punches thrown.. cut and bruise and scar blighting spirits..breaking hearts only words. Written 3/2/22 by Robert Gorelick--Many fine wordsmiths here! ~Anaya

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/19/2022 11:39:00 AM

One rotten apple can spoil the bushel, as Soup has lost many fine poets, but your POTD honour establishes hope for a better tomorrow! Congratulations! Aloha!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/19/2022 11:34:00 AM

Alexis, congratulations on your POTD! You have nailed the essence of this site. And, yes, "there will always be a place for me (all of us) to write." Every poet has a place in the choir. Thank you for sharing how PS brought you through a dark place. High fives and hats off!

Michael Tor

Date: 8/19/2022 10:13:00 AM

Back to congratulate you Alexis. God bless you...

Jim Slaughter

Date: 8/19/2022 10:11:00 AM

I'm so sorry you've had adverse experiences on PS, Alexis. Maybe I've just been fortunate...so far. I have encountered such "bad apples", as you call them on other sites I have been involved with over the years. There are many very talented writers on Poetry Soup, and I am glad I decided to come back after a couple of years of sabbatical. But it's also true that we all could use some tweaking here and there to improve and/or spruce up our work. This piece, BTW, is a great choice for POTD.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/19/2022 9:23:00 AM

Congratulations on your P.O.T.D. win. First, you are a wonderful writer. With soup and with writing we all have different tastes. Some like more/less salt, pepper, spices. Some people like rhymes, verse, happy, sad, long, short writes. We are all very different and that is what makes for a great bowl of soup/writers. Love your ending. Have a very fun/wonderful/blessed day writing away....................

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/19/2022 8:08:00 AM

I think you are a splendid wordsmith, Alexis. Don't put your down! Yes, this is a fine site overall, and I continue to enjoy reading the poetry here and writing my own. I enjoyed your poem, too. Congratulations on the P.O.T.D.!

Constance La France

Date: 8/19/2022 6:43:00 AM

Alexis, I am sorry but I disagree because you are indeed a word smith who writes beautiful poetry, and this poem proves that ! I find your poem very powerful and it speaks a sad truth, why do some want to destroy the serenity of this site? Congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY ~