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Applause Or No Applause

Day after day we’re trying to reach inside to pen
that one poem that: 



Stands out above the rest
Has that it factor
Is deep and thought-provoking 
Will put you in the spotlight 
Have others speaking about your talent
Will put you in the in-crowd
Will make you popular in SoupVille lane

My question is, is your ink from your heart?

Dip your ink in your soul and make a splash, whether it’s big or small, on a blank canvas and write your truth: applause or no applause.




Alexis Y.
12-20-2020

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Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 12/22/2020 3:33:00 AM

Beautiful write Alexis. Last line applause or applause OR applause or no applause. Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Take care, Rama

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/21/2020 5:31:00 PM

Alexis, you’ve written many poems that float to the top of the soup bowl and this one is no exception, an excellent write, I love that line - is the ink from your heart? I’m sure most soupers could answer that with a yes. Belle :-)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/21/2020 11:47:00 AM

Hi Alexis, I start a poem as if I was writing a story then about 4 lines down decide what style of poetry its going to be. I love poetry since the age of 14, my Grandfather instilled the love of poetry in me, he wrote in both English and Greek and sadly I only found a handful of his poems when cleaning out my mom's cupboards after we sadly lost her . I agree with you 100% of the way and love what you said and the how you put this important message across. Hugs and Blessings Alexis. Jennifer.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 12/21/2020 5:59:00 AM

Gifts from the gifted... Writing is the way I say what is in my heart even if I'm not always the best at it, I love to do it... write, that is... it is therapy for me, a way to give a piece of myself. God B L E S S you always

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/20/2020 10:53:00 PM

You must have feeling for what you write. No use trying to compose a masterpiece. And then there is luck. I can tell you I posted some good poems that were ignored whilst others that I wrote on the spur of the moment were well received. ~~

Jan Allison

Date: 12/20/2020 3:11:00 PM

I write from the heart or more likely fart lol and hope people like it, such a noticeable dip in comments and activity but we must persevere. i am not here for popularity but to spread a little smile if I can:-) hugs Jan xx