Len Gasun Poet Rhyme

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My belated Happy 19th Anniversary greetings to our dear Poetry Soup!!! Congratulations!

Sorry for being late. I got sick after a big school event in the province 2 wks ago. Now, with God's help, I'm on the road of recovery. I'll visit you soon my dear poet friends.

 

Poem Written: Feb 4, 2024    18:44pm

Happy 19th Anniversary

I went on searching since the latest year of 19th century
A place where I can truly share my poetry
A consequence when one of my uncles had inspired me
Sharing his poems at US National Library of Poetry.

I went to a computer rental shop
I paid five hours a day searching, but it was all day’s mishap
The National Library of Poetry won’t accept my work
It required residents- perhaps, only citizens or migrants at work?

I kept going back and forth at the same computer place
Searching sites for my poems, hoping for grace
But only NLP of USA was at google search
To compensate my time, I printed all my uncle’s work.

Then my opportunity knocked on the 20th century
To go abroad, but just a land close to my country
At 2012, a photo of a praying boy and his dog inspired me
To create my first poem while I was away from my family.

Then followed another burning desire to search a poetry site
Gratefully, I’ve finally dug the greatest treasure and light
Poetry Soup was there, so clear, so big and so bright
The very first and only poetry place appearing in my sight.

I read many poets’ poems and they were all very good
I found poets were all friendly, so welcoming in every road
I tried to find my first written name-poem as my intro
Posted after 3 days along with the dog’s prayer and a few.

With the biggest inspiration coming from the best poetry soup
I’ve learned A-Z poems and from all talented poets of this group
It served as my greatest poetry school for 12 years
My best community and 2nd family- feeling all the love, no more tears.

Thank you so much Poetry Soup for accepting me
I’ve learned a lot, with more written poems of mine, I’m so happy
If there’s a graduation here, I beg and make the biggest plea
Let me repeat all your courses, may I stay here. Happy 19th anniversary!

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Paula Goldsmith February 8, 2024 at 1:46 PM WOW!!! What a great write/ending. I love reading your wonderful writes. So sorry you have been sick. Have a blessed day writing away.................. Len Gasun February 10, 2024 at 6:48 AM Thank you so much for reading my poem and your uplifting words my dearest poet friend. Thanks for your unwavering support. Sorry, I'm still sick my dearest friend. Still suffering cough, cold and sorethroat making me unease. So sorry for always coming late here. I'll try to catch up soon. Hugs

Valsa George February 5, 2024 at 5:36 AM This poem of gratitude has come right from your heart. "Gratefully, I’ve finally dug the greatest treasure and light Poetry Soup was there, so clear, so big and so bright The very first and only poetry place appearing in my sight." This is what I too have to say.... though I have associated with two other poetry sites. I found this site only at the end of 2021. But I have learnt so much especially about the different poetry forms . More than all, I get the chance to read some of the best poems here. Len, I must say this is a beautiful dedication. Len Gasun February 7, 2024 at 10:53 PM Thank you so much for reading my poem and your wonderful comments my dear friend Valsa. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Hiya Sharma February 4, 2024 at 11:04 PM Oh wow, this is such a beautiful and heartwarming poem.. So wonderfully you've described how PoetrySoup became a poetic family for you, it's so amazing when we finally discover a place where we can be ourselves in peace.. It's always a lovely experience to read your poems. You're very kind and supportive as well. This tribute will definitely touch the hearts of many people here and also, as Ink said, the admins as well.. Thank you for sharing your words with us. Sending best wishes and light :) Len Gasun February 7, 2024 at 10:52 PM Welcome and thank you as well my dear poet friend Hiya for reading my poem, your wonderful comment and wishes with light. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 6:46 AM Awwn this is soul warming and so touching to read. I absolutely loved the way you wrote this tribute for poetry soup and how you finally found a place where you can post and read poetry. Im so happy for you dear poet. And its my pleasure also reading your work. I hope soup admins see this, see how appreciated they are. Sometimes, admins deserve that too, some appreciation. And you did it so well. You are such a grateful and kind soul! Stay blessed and keep sharing Len Gasun February 4, 2024 at 8:42 AM Thank you so much for reading my scribbled poem awhile ago and your encouraging comments my dear poet friend Ink. May God bless you always. I'll be back tomorrow to visit you and others here ok. Still having severe cough and cold so I need more rest. Blessings to you always and your writings. Hugs