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Farewell Lin Lane

Mind-boggled and confused, I am- no doubt
A trolley-bad soul has left their mark 
There is something I heard and learned about 
My sunny-bright morn, has turned a bit dark 

I learnt this morn, that a dear friend has left 
A beautiful poet, with talent- best 
Gone- 'cause of remarks or poetry theft 
So, all my fine poets, may I suggest... 

Not be a follow, to those who cause harm 
These people mean nothing, their loser's- first 
By chance, you know one...please, sound the alarm 
To all the fine poets...and rid- the worst 

Look what they've done, they have saddened our friend 
If I find who you are...well, that's- the end 


*Dedicated to Lin Lane

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Robert Lindley Date: 2/26/2020 10:40:00 PM A great, fine and very deserving tribute to a beautiful and immensely talented poetess. One that has my admiration for her kindness and very outstanding character too! Truth has that illustrious shine and thus poem certainly presents truth and poetic fellowship. Fellowship that should be placed ahead of catering to bullies, imho... A fav... Login to Reply

Mark Koplin Date: 2/26/2020 7:57:00 PM Well said my friend. They locked my account last night over what I said on that blog. They finally unlocked it today. I think it’s pretty cool that you wrote a poem for Lin. Fav Login to Reply

Tania Kitchin Date: 2/26/2020 6:07:00 PM Charlie what a sweet tribute poem to Lin! I hope the trolls leave this site and go sit under a bridge somewhere! Excellent poem! Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 2/27/2020 9:40:00 AM sadly Tania soup admin are allowing it to continue and the chief troll is smirking under the bridge

Alexis Y. Date: 2/26/2020 11:28:00 AM Hi Charlie, This is a good tribute piece to a fine person and poet. I hate to see her go. Why does a poetry site have to be about things other poetry? It mind boggles my how anyone can say anything cruel about Lin and her poetry. She’s one classy lady.I see that she appreciated your kind gesture- Alexis Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 2/26/2020 11:23:00 AM Hi Charlie, I can't believe that there are people around who are so hateful, and cause such heartache and disharmony among such a wonderful group of friends. I did not know Lin as we never exchanged comments but I have read her comments to others and found her to be a very sincere genuine poetess. Well said Charlie, let the ones who should heed this poem take note and leave us alone. Blessings my friend, Jennifer. Login to Reply

Charlie Smith Date: 2/26/2020 11:01:00 AM So sad... Login to Reply

Lin Lane Date: 2/26/2020 9:59:00 AM Oh Charlie. To merely say I am heartened by your lines would be to undervalue each one of them. Keep your pen at the ready to help defend anyone who needs defending because of the "scum." Their path is dark, but now others can clearly see them for what they are ~ duplicitous schemers. Jan's right...I am truly delighted and touched by the kindness of your thoughts. There ARE many good people here, and none of them should have to deal with prigs. Are you reading this...Team Poetry Soup? Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/26/2020 9:52:00 AM Lovely tribute to Lin, a fine poet who will be missed on soup. Well written Charlie. Tom Login to Reply

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 2/26/2020 9:45:00 AM Hello Charlies Messina, A lovely tribute to our poetess friend Lin Lang. She will be missed by all of us. I hope that this per4son will be caught and never write here on this site again. have a nice day Charlie your friend Darlene. Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 2/26/2020 8:56:00 AM Soup admin are doing nothing to deal with behaviour on the site - I am saddened Lin is leaving she has her reasons as she wrote about but I doubt she will be the last . I am sure Lin will be delighted by the poem i will tell her as she won't know its been posted. Hugs jan xx Login to Reply Tania Kitchin Date: 2/26/2020 6:08:00 PM My theory is that some of the trolls are the admins or have it in with them! Lin Lane Date: 2/26/2020 10:03:00 AM Jan, you speak the truth about the way in which Soup admin does nothing to put an end to the misconduct of those who "stir the pot." It's a phrase used over and over, but one that is appropriate on the site. Thanks for your insight. I just wish more people would pay attention to it. Charles Messina Date: 2/26/2020 9:00:00 AM It's really a shame that nothing is being done about this issue. This is a wonderful site with a lot of talented and loving poets. I would hate to see it crumble by the means of some scum. Thanks, Jan. I appreciate you letting Lin know. Sending love...hugs Charlie