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Hearty Poetry Soup

It’s the time of the year to make a steaming hot soup To remember some of the best in our poetry group* When I make soup I throw in everything I have in stock My hot poetry soup will consist of many from our flock. I will begin with a large piece of prepared Cunningham Into the pot, to which I’ll add broth of Balasubramanian Next, I’ll add spices of Ellison, Allison, and Krutsinger Cooking for awhile at a medium to hot temperature. I toss in helpings of sweet McIntosh, Rodriguez, Canerdy, Buehler, Weiss, Proxenos, and lots of bold Choudhury. I let the soup come to a boil, adding Logan and Dietrich Turning it down to simmer soon after adding Kendrick I cover it over with Gentile, mixing in Flood and Pinet I let it bubble gently, perhaps, for the entire day By now, my soup has grown and I am feeling rashly Because I failed to add in some La France and Ashley! Uncovering, I’ll add them both to the wonderful fixings, Quickly tossing Wolf, Jacob, and MRR into the mixings. The “sweet smell of success” makes me break into song For its perfectly clear with Poetry Soup, I can’t go Wong.
#39 on Top 100 Poems of the Month Poetry Soup, November 3, 2021 written November 1, 2021 [*My sincerest apologies to the many marvelous poets I could not fit into my soup! Please forgive me!]

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Date: 11/16/2021 10:21:00 PM
As winter sets in, it’s time to savour the Milt soup!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/26/2021 8:35:00 PM
Thanks so much, Unseeking Seeker. I hope you enjoyed it.
Date: 11/16/2021 4:09:00 AM
Yes, not sure how I did not see this recipe!!! Awesome Milton !!! Thanks
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/26/2021 8:35:00 PM
Glad you finally saw it and got to enjoy it before it was all gone!
Date: 11/9/2021 6:40:00 AM
WoW! I don't know how I missed this. But that is my kind of soup. I really enjoyed this from start to finish. Well done. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/9/2021 9:24:00 AM
Thanks so much, Alexis. I really enjoyed writing it. Glad you didn't miss it.
Date: 11/2/2021 9:56:00 AM
Milton, dear chef, please hold out a cup for me to microwave for a midnight snack! Great fun and fellowship!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/2/2021 10:25:00 AM
I will certainly do that, Sally. As the temperatures get cooler, it's time for soup! Every day is great for poetry soup! Thanks so much for your read.
Date: 11/1/2021 10:16:00 PM
Thank you for mentioning me in your lovely tribute, Milton. I greatly enjoyed reading it. Evelyn :)
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/2/2021 9:02:00 AM
It was a fun write, Evelyn. I included everyone who came to mind at the time I was writing. I'm sure some feel left out, but, I hope not. You were among my very first contest winners, and I always enjoy reading your work. Keep up the good work!
Date: 11/1/2021 7:11:00 PM
you can't go wong. Perfect Soup. : )
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 7:15:00 PM
Thanks so much, Eve. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 11/1/2021 5:59:00 PM
A bit surprised you didn't put this fellow named Hank in(s). lol. Eat hearty, my friend. :) gw
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 6:24:00 PM
LOL, Gershon. His damned name wouldn't rhyme with anything! Glad you got a kick out of the poem.
Date: 11/1/2021 5:25:00 PM
Hmm… I’ve just been boiled alive… cheers for that, Milt! To paraphrase Kenneth Williams, I thought you’d brought me infamy… now I find… you’ve just got it ‘in fa me’. Seriously though… a fun interpretation of your Soup life. ;-) Terry
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Terry Flood
Date: 11/1/2021 6:08:00 PM
I’m sorry, Milt… but I just couldn't help myself… I’ve penned in your honour ‘The Ingredient Strikes Back’. Hope you enjoy.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 5:35:00 PM
Boiled alive, Terry! I first thought your name would rhyme, but it didn't seem to rhyme with any others...so, I did my best with you. You will always live in infamy!!!
Date: 11/1/2021 4:37:00 PM
Sounds Deeelicious, Milt. I don't mind that you left out a couple of hot peppers. Fun to read.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 5:26:00 PM
Thanks, Jenna. I figure someone will say, "What?!? You mean you don't read me?" Nope. I read almost everyone, but I went with the names that came into my head and the names that rhymed, which wasn't as easy as I first thought, actually.
Date: 11/1/2021 4:15:00 PM
Nice tribute Milton, a whole list of poets I'll have to read now ... thanks ... and a nice piece of work to boot.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 5:29:00 PM
Thanks so much, Bill. Glad you enjoyed it. You'll like everyone of the ingredients, I promise!
Date: 11/1/2021 3:21:00 PM
Lol brilliant Milton, sounds delicious. Tom
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 3:23:00 PM
Thanks, Tom. Every good soup begins with a huge chunk of ham!!! Hope you enjoy it.
Date: 11/1/2021 3:19:00 PM
oh this is SO clever Milton, thanks for including my name in the mix:-) hugs Jan xx
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/1/2021 3:21:00 PM
It was a fun write. I know I probably left out some poets I don't read as much, but I'm sure everyone will understand. Thanks for the read!

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