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"Work in Progress-A poem saved but never completed or posted- the idea is fine, the structure needs a lot of improving" The Poet Poems from over the world Africa to Thailand From Yorkshire to the Scottish Highland Every one a jewel in the right light, Every one is good, every one is right Poems on Soup are like links in a chain Reading each one gives us something to gain There are many whose poems are extremely fine They know who I mean, some have become friends of mine Some touch our heart, make us laugh or think But there's no such thing as a weaker link Unfinished

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Tom Woody

Date: 1/31/2024 8:23:00 AM

Very uplifting, though I would suggest the last line may not necessarily be true. I do like the eclectic feel of this site and love African poems rich in culture

Speaks Volumes
Date: 1/31/2024 11:12:00 AM

Retrieved this from my "Well that didn't work" file, for Suzette's contest. She wants first draft poems that never made it to be posted. One day I will "fix it up". I agree about African poetry and art also. Thanks for the comment Tom. Cheers from Wen

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/31/2024 6:10:00 AM

... links in a chain ... well said ...

Speaks Volumes
Date: 1/31/2024 9:13:00 AM

Suzette wants us to post old unfinished first drafts. This one became forgotten before it was made worthy of posting. I found it when looking at my Doc file of unfinished poems. The idea behind it was good, and I thank you for your acknowledgement Anne-Lise. One day I will complete the chain. Best wishes Wen