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Dear Poetry Soup

Dear Poetry Soup, I have known and enjoyed you since 2021 I decided this would be a lifetime connection As you were personable, special and so much fun When l first met you were friendly and comforting You felt like home But sadly you have changed of late You are distant and our relationship is now unknown Poets have become discontent and restless As there is many a concern A disconnect is now present Many poets have left …vowed never to return Sadly, you no longer feel the same ….as you once did Comradery and connections have faded Perhaps it is time for a change of ingredients So the Soup is current, tasty and upgraded!

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 7/27/2025 3:15:00 PM

PS would lose a lot if it lost you Deb, so please stay! I get on here to read and write my own poems, but not as often as I wish I could. I miss some who have left, and we lost so many who are now passed on to the other side. We do still have our sweethearts though, but it would be nice if all the poets could just be kind and respectful to everyone else. I'm glad you are here, you are a sweet warm hug and a ray of sunshine on this site.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/21/2025 8:37:00 AM

I like Gershon’s comment! People get their feelings hurt and others hurt people. I am here to write. I hope many will return. Some days I read poems that sound like blah blah blah but other days so many lovely writes!

Deb M
Date: 7/27/2025 9:44:00 AM

I agree Kim….here to write and enjoy! Thanks…Debx

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/19/2025 10:31:00 AM

I have not been on much these past few months and hope things can improve for everyone. I like to see uplifting comment. I know something happened as I had to go and redo my settings twice so I could get comments. I did not realize they were turned off. Have a wonderful weekend Deb. love phyl

Deb M
Date: 7/20/2025 12:33:00 AM

Phyl its always a pleasure reading your comments! Thanks my friend…Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 7/16/2025 4:41:00 PM

I hear you, Deb. And I wholeheartedly agree. I find myself mistrusting all those ‘ten a day’ posters (excluding those that have always done so… apologies, Caren). It’s a strange thing, but I think the switch got flicked about the time that we lost Milton. I guess that’s coincidence. Terry x

Deb M
Date: 7/20/2025 12:32:00 AM

And when another returned creating unnecessary unrest!! Thanks my funny friend! Debx

Paul Bell

Date: 7/15/2025 6:41:00 AM

Yes, what the hell happened, poetry soup.

Deb M
Date: 7/16/2025 1:17:00 AM

Many things Paul haha! Debx

Jack Horne

Date: 7/12/2025 10:35:00 AM

Yes, I couldn't agree more - a sad situation at present - will read more next time (I'm trying to catch up with comments)

Deb M
Date: 7/16/2025 1:18:00 AM

Thanks Jack....always lovely to get your comments Jack....Thanks! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 7/12/2025 9:42:00 AM

You have a beautiful heart and your intentions are pure dear debx, i have only been on soup for a while and i can feel what you mean here through your sincere and heartfelt poem, so moving and touching and i wish there were solutions. Pleasure reading you today! Sending you light always sweet soul

Deb M
Date: 7/16/2025 1:22:00 AM

Right back at you sweet Ink....you are such a positive asset on P.S and a real sweetie!! Debx

John Lawless

Date: 7/12/2025 5:34:00 AM

sad to hear Deb, the ebb and flow of life alters the relationship of all things so I share with you these words of wisdom... YA CAN'T LET THE BASTARDS WIN!!!!

Deb M
Date: 7/14/2025 6:40:00 AM

Hehe l won't John for now!! Thanks for making me smile!! Debx

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/12/2025 5:13:00 AM

Dear Deb, I found PS in 2017 when I was looking for someplace to share my feelings. Sometimes, relationships ebb and flow so try not to give up! I am unclear as to the AI issues but that definitely seems to defeat the purpose of poetry so can't understand its attraction. Besides, I need you to comment on my little scribblings!!

Deb M
Date: 7/14/2025 6:39:00 AM

Hey Mike....l will hang in there and see how it goes! I will be here still to read and comment on your beautiful poetry. Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/11/2025 3:47:00 PM

I feel like this from time to time as well, Deb. Yet I've found that the grass is greener on the other side, until you sit on their lawn --- which is always 90% fertilizer.

Deb M
Date: 7/16/2025 1:16:00 AM

That made me laugh BB! Thankyou my friend...Debx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/11/2025 3:47:00 PM

well said, deb, but i wonder what can be done to actually improve things around here. i know that change is inevitable, but the supportive connections that used to exist seem to have slipped away and so many people have moved on. maybe it just reflects the world we're living in...

Deb M
Date: 7/16/2025 1:20:00 AM

Who knows Ilene l think there is many factors involved including some bossy Knickers poets!! Haha....Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 7/11/2025 11:58:00 AM

A very touching poem, my dear friend. It has changed, but there are new friend joining every day. Keep being your sweet self and writing your lovely poetry and many will become part of your new friends. I lucky to have you as one of mine. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Deb M
Date: 7/16/2025 1:14:00 AM

You are so sweet Bill....thankyou my friend! Debx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/11/2025 10:27:00 AM

Hello Deb, since AI has come along i also It does not feel the same. Why did it have to change/?find that Poetry soup has changed. Why did it have to change? Darlene/x

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/12/2025 10:28:00 AM

Hello Deb, Yes we will both hang in there and hope it will settler down and become more positive place to be. Take care my dear friend. /Darlene/ x

Deb M
Date: 7/12/2025 7:36:00 AM

I know Darlene…..hang in there like me and hopefully it will settle down and become a more positive place to be! Take care sweet Darlene….Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/11/2025 9:55:00 AM

Dearest Deb, Such an honest, heartfelt reflection on change and the bittersweetness of watching something you once loved transform. I can feel the affection and nostalgia in your words along with the warmth of those early days when the community felt like home, and realizing that things just aren’t the same anymore. I once asked a long-term PS person where all the connections from 10 years ago and their amazing talents . They related that they did not know. Change is inevitable, and I believe technology has made us feel more discontent. I have changed my perspective to finding joy in everything I do, which includes building friends like you. Summer Blessings, My Dear Deb, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 7/14/2025 6:35:00 AM

Thankyou so much Daniel and l agree change is inevitable it is part of life. Yet, when something changes dramatically in a negative manner...its time to contemplate!! Always a pleasure to read your thoughts....Thankyou! Debx

Anne Winter

Date: 7/11/2025 5:12:00 AM

Dear Deb, you have a point. But life is transient and change is a part of life. Hold on to the good memories and hopefully you'll find a safe place for your heart again. Sending you hugs

Deb M
Date: 7/12/2025 7:33:00 AM

Hey Anne…..l agree change is a big part of life and l am ok with that but when that change becomes to negative for you its time to move on. I will stay on P.S for now and see how it goes. So happy a lovely sweet person like you has joined..that is a positive step in the right direction Ha! Debx

Tom Woody
Date: 7/11/2025 5:26:00 AM

You're one of the refreshing newbies Anne. We're glad you're here

Tom Woody

Date: 7/11/2025 4:54:00 AM

You make some valid points but I think it's all about perspective. I wrote a blog a while back about the need to engage more. Sadly, it seems many are content to simply post their poems and hide. Not very social. I think Dilly had a good idea when she suggested in her blog to correspond with those you know to be true.

Tom Woody
Date: 7/15/2025 4:24:00 PM

Haha thx TC. Good to see you have a sense of humor.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/14/2025 2:58:00 PM

Bzzzz

Tom Woody
Date: 7/14/2025 2:31:00 PM

Oof! So bloody true

Deb M
Date: 7/14/2025 6:30:00 AM

Strong positive personalities are a gift and much needed in life..... Imposing, negative, try- hard and inauthentic personalities and egos serve no purpose!

Tom Woody
Date: 7/12/2025 10:31:00 AM

There have always been strong personalities here at least since I've been affiliated. Just like in any other environment (work, school, religion, politics) there are bound to be disagreements and clashes. It's life for now

Deb M
Date: 7/12/2025 7:30:00 AM

I believe it is a combination of a few factors Tom and definitely has a lot to do with some definite personalities on the Soup! Thanks…,Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/11/2025 3:33:00 AM

It's sad to see Deb, it certainly hasn't got that family feel anymore. The buzz has gone from the site. Issues you raise are just ignored, AI and plagiarism are adding to the decline of what was once a great poetry site Tom

Tom Woody
Date: 7/14/2025 2:32:00 PM

Bzzzzz

Deb M
Date: 7/12/2025 7:24:00 AM

Hey Tom ..yes the family feel is no longer for sure and so many lovely fun people have gone! I do miss what is was…..for now l will continue to plod on! Take care Tom….Debx

Jan Allison

Date: 7/11/2025 3:24:00 AM

It was such fun when I joined in 2014 Deb, now soup is sour, the blatant use of AI and plagarised poems has not helped in recent months. I wish things were different Deb but the atmosphere is toxic to say the least, Just messaged a poet who has given up posting, it makes me sad on so many levels:-( hugs Jan xx

Deb M
Date: 7/12/2025 7:22:00 AM

It has definitely changed Jan…..it doesn't have the positive, familiar vibe it once had ….. its a combination of different things that have made it feel less appealing! Time will tell! Debx