Mark Koplin Poet Rhyme

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 August 23, 2020 at 5:53 PM Congrats on your POTD buddy. Thankfully, most of the soup is good. Mark Koplin August 24, 2020 at 6:10 AM It's getting better that's for sure. Thanks Rob!

Caren Krutsinger August 22, 2020 at 11:28 AM Congratulations on POTD. Very introspective Mark. Mark Koplin August 24, 2020 at 6:09 AM Thanks Caren!

Kim Rodrigues August 21, 2020 at 1:46 PM Congratulations on POTD! Mark Koplin August 21, 2020 at 4:13 PM Thank you Kim!

Vladislav Raven August 21, 2020 at 6:20 AM Congratulations on your Poem Of |The day honour. Your words are so true....Mike Mark Koplin August 21, 2020 at 4:13 PM Thank you!

Panagiota Romios August 21, 2020 at 5:38 AM Congratulations Pangie xx Mark Koplin August 21, 2020 at 4:14 PM THANKS PANGIE!

Mark Koplin August 20, 2020 at 7:36 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 August 20, 2020 at 7:01 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 August 20, 2020 at 7:13 PM Absolutely! If people show kindness and concern we should return that in kind. Thanks a lot Brandy I appreciate your support

John Watt August 20, 2020 at 6:16 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 August 20, 2020 at 7:11 PM I try my friend. Thank you very for your kind words

David Mchattie August 20, 2020 at 4:52 PM A good poem gives voice to something important. Well done my friend. Have a great day. Mark Koplin August 20, 2020 at 5:39 PM Thank you David! I appreciate your kind words

Jenna Logan August 20, 2020 at 2:48 PM I'm late to the party again! Happy POT Day, Mark! Mark Koplin August 20, 2020 at 3:33 PM Thanks Jenna! Better late than never

Warren Doll August 20, 2020 at 11:38 AM Mark, your poem addresses a unique subject. Well deserved POTD-Congratulations. Mark Koplin August 20, 2020 at 12:01 PM Unique indeed, thank you good sir

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 20, 2020 at 11:00 AM amused bemused and be wondering am I. Congratulations on POTD Mark! xomo Mark Koplin August 20, 2020 at 12:00 PM Howdy neighbor! Thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen August 20, 2020 at 10:55 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 August 20, 2020 at 11:59 AM Have you ever heard something so crazy. Thanks Anne!

Sam Kauffman August 20, 2020 at 9:17 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 August 20, 2020 at 10:51 AM Thanks Sam! I’m sure that the majority would agree.

Paula Goldsmith August 20, 2020 at 8:33 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 August 20, 2020 at 8:41 AM You should check out a certain blog named why. Read all of the comments and then this poem will make sense

Jeanne Mcgee August 20, 2020 at 8:06 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 August 20, 2020 at 8:32 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 August 20, 2020 at 7:55 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 August 20, 2020 at 7:59 AM Another glitch, thanks Gershon! Go with purple, it will bring out your eyes Mark Koplin August 20, 2020 at 7:57 AM Thanks Arturo! Have a great day my friend

Arturo Michael August 20, 2020 at 7:48 AM Good one...it shows the SHOW is not on Broadway alone...Congratulations Mark on POTD...social commentary at best... Mark Koplin August 20, 2020 at 8:27 AM Thanks Arturo

Vladislav Raven August 20, 2020 at 6:01 AM Hi Mark, congratulations on your Poem Of The day honour with this well deserved piece. Have a wonderful thursday....Mike. Mark Koplin August 20, 2020 at 6:09 AM Thanks Mike! Enjoy your day

Jan Allison August 20, 2020 at 3:49 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 August 20, 2020 at 5:26 AM Very true Jan Allison August 20, 2020 at 4:52 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 August 20, 2020 at 4:50 AM the algorithm already has 'indigestion' as it is:-( Mark Koplin August 20, 2020 at 4:31 AM crazy little gremlins, POTD for everyone I guess LOL.... Jan Allison August 20, 2020 at 4:30 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 August 20, 2020 at 4:29 AM Somebody added water to the gremlins. Thank you so much Jan! You rock

Tom Cunningham August 20, 2020 at 1:19 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 August 20, 2020 at 4:27 AM It's truly amazing what some people will complain about. Thank you so much Tom!

Jenna Logan August 18, 2020 at 4:20 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 August 18, 2020 at 5:39 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 August 18, 2020 at 3:50 PM Hello Mark Koplin, I love the two last verse. you said it very well. Enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu August 19, 2020 at 11:56 AM Hello |mark Koplin, I hope all is well with you. You also stay safe Enjoy your day. my friend. Mark Koplin August 18, 2020 at 5:39 PM Thanks Darlene! Stay safe and have a good night

Jan Allison August 18, 2020 at 3:00 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 August 18, 2020 at 3:49 PM comments are like hen's teeth at the moment:-( hugs jan xx Mark Koplin August 18, 2020 at 3:05 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