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Dumbfounded - Sour Soup

Astonished and amazed, confused and turned Some will leave a caring comment and still get burned I guess vile is vile, always offended by something good Some people don’t show their appreciation, quite like they should If you don’t want any comments, then turn that little feature off It’s rude to just ignore people and let your ego scoff You don’t need a blog to stand and shake your fist Just follow that trail you’ll figure out right where you can kiss

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Rob Carmack

Date: 8/23/2020 5:53:00 PM

Congrats on your POTD buddy. Thankfully, most of the soup is good.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/24/2020 6:10:00 AM

It's getting better that's for sure. Thanks Rob!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/22/2020 11:28:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD. Very introspective Mark.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/24/2020 6:09:00 AM

Thanks Caren!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/21/2020 1:46:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD!

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/21/2020 4:13:00 PM

Thank you Kim!

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/21/2020 6:20:00 AM

Congratulations on your Poem Of |The day honour. Your words are so true....Mike

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/21/2020 4:13:00 PM

Thank you!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/21/2020 5:38:00 AM

Congratulations Pangie xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/21/2020 4:14:00 PM

THANKS PANGIE!

Mark Koplin

Date: 8/20/2020 7:36:00 PM

I would like to thank everybody here from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate each and everyone of you and I’m thankful to be a part of such kind and caring poets. I’m touched by seeing so many kind and encouraging comments. Thank you all!!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/20/2020 7:01:00 PM

I am "amazed" and sometimes "confused" Most of all, I am appreciative. I think that is the best way to reply, when support is given. Congratulations Mark, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 7:13:00 PM

Absolutely! If people show kindness and concern we should return that in kind. Thanks a lot Brandy I appreciate your support

John Watt

Date: 8/20/2020 6:16:00 PM

Mark, my hat's off to all those wonderful poets who do leave thoughtful comments as well as those who are kind in their replies. You always call it like you see it. Sounds like you'd make a good umpire! Congratulations on your POTD, my friend.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 7:11:00 PM

I try my friend. Thank you very for your kind words

David Mchattie

Date: 8/20/2020 4:52:00 PM

A good poem gives voice to something important. Well done my friend. Have a great day.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 5:39:00 PM

Thank you David! I appreciate your kind words

Jenna Logan

Date: 8/20/2020 2:48:00 PM

I'm late to the party again! Happy POT Day, Mark!

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 3:33:00 PM

Thanks Jenna! Better late than never

Warren Doll

Date: 8/20/2020 11:38:00 AM

Mark, your poem addresses a unique subject. Well deserved POTD-Congratulations.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 12:01:00 PM

Unique indeed, thank you good sir

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/20/2020 11:00:00 AM

amused bemused and be wondering am I. Congratulations on POTD Mark! xomo

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 12:00:00 PM

Howdy neighbor! Thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/20/2020 10:55:00 AM

- Yes really ... confused and turned !!! - ... compassionate words are well meant ... (omg.) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 11:59:00 AM

Have you ever heard something so crazy. Thanks Anne!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/20/2020 9:17:00 AM

Hi Mark! Congratulations on your POTD. Personally, I have learned much about my writing through the comments of fellow soupers - strengths. And, through commenting - positively - have learned to see poetry in all its glorious elements. Thank you for reminding all of us we need to be encouragers and colleagues.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 10:51:00 AM

Thanks Sam! I’m sure that the majority would agree.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/20/2020 8:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I do not know which was better, your poem or what was written under Gershon Wolf. What am I missing here???? Why would someone get upset over good comments???? I was told to say nice things or to say nothing. I find the comments help me as a writer. I want to do better. Enjoy your win and day writing away...............

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 8:41:00 AM

You should check out a certain blog named why. Read all of the comments and then this poem will make sense

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/20/2020 8:06:00 AM

Well anyways, here's to your POTD and all the others I have missed on days I don't get on the Soup. You are all an inspiration...but I have wondered how they pick POTD since so many have multiples and others none...yet to complain about comments is just something I don't understand... it is hard to comment on every poem so we each just do what we can and I appreciate every single comment. Thank you all.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 8:32:00 AM

I completely agree, their algorithm for potd is a bit strange. I’ve had it way more than I deserve. Once was more than I deserve. But thank you

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/20/2020 7:55:00 AM

Gosh, I'll have to buy some special new lipstick for this unprecedented opportunity, Mark!! lol... Congrats on POTD. Keep the Faith, Gershon

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 7:59:00 AM

Another glitch, thanks Gershon! Go with purple, it will bring out your eyes

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 7:57:00 AM

Thanks Arturo! Have a great day my friend

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/20/2020 7:48:00 AM

Good one...it shows the SHOW is not on Broadway alone...Congratulations Mark on POTD...social commentary at best...

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 8:27:00 AM

Thanks Arturo

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/20/2020 6:01:00 AM

Hi Mark, congratulations on your Poem Of The day honour with this well deserved piece. Have a wonderful thursday....Mike.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 6:09:00 AM

Thanks Mike! Enjoy your day

Jan Allison

Date: 8/20/2020 3:49:00 AM

Many congrats on potd Mark, at the end of the day comments of any sort are like hen's teeth at the moment with so many people missing from the site and lately comments I have made have disappeared - it happened when i commented on yesterdays potd:-( hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 5:26:00 AM

Very true

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2020 4:52:00 AM

I've had it twice this month - others have too - would be nice to see different names and perhaps limit it to once a months because some never get the chance

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2020 4:50:00 AM

the algorithm already has 'indigestion' as it is:-(

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 4:31:00 AM

crazy little gremlins, POTD for everyone I guess LOL....

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2020 4:30:00 AM

hmmm looks like there is a gremlin in the system Mark - if you see the poet's name in the chart below your poem and the one from yesterday and the day before are also are credited to other poets!!!

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 4:29:00 AM

Somebody added water to the gremlins. Thank you so much Jan! You rock

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/20/2020 1:19:00 AM

Had to read this twice, someone moaned because someone left a nice comment, beggars belief, he's lucky to get a comment, some folk dont get any. Anyway, here's a nice comment, congratulations on POTD Mark, enjoy the honour. Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/20/2020 4:27:00 AM

It's truly amazing what some people will complain about. Thank you so much Tom!

Jenna Logan

Date: 8/18/2020 4:20:00 PM

Hi Mark. If I write something so believable that a reader thinks it's real, I'm pleased that it's so convincing. I think it's a triviality to be bothered by it.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/18/2020 5:39:00 PM

What’s really sad is the people that left nice comments for him were just ignored and left hanging. I hope he reads this and let’s these people know it was fictional

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/18/2020 3:50:00 PM

Hello Mark Koplin, I love the two last verse. you said it very well. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/19/2020 11:56:00 AM

Hello |mark Koplin, I hope all is well with you. You also stay safe Enjoy your day. my friend.

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/18/2020 5:39:00 PM

Thanks Darlene! Stay safe and have a good night

Jan Allison

Date: 8/18/2020 3:00:00 PM

ha ha ha i just love that final line Mark, I can't see the point in anyone making nasty or sarcastic comments but some are not on the site to post poems just stir the soup bowl:-( hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/18/2020 3:49:00 PM

comments are like hen's teeth at the moment:-( hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 8/18/2020 3:05:00 PM

Stir it and make it sour. Most people are sad when nobody comments on their work. I can’t believe that someone would be upset at nice comments on their work. Mind boggling