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Here At Poetry Soup

Some folks come here to stir up the Soup
Others come to spread around some poop,
I come here to find the mighty fine poems
Stimulate my mind when I’m in doldrums.
I am always amused by the sharp repartee
I’m hoping the best poets are here to stay,
Those letting marvelous creativities soar
With new thoughts and concepts open doors,
Thrill me with new ways of seeing nature
Give advice helping me to be more mature.
Then, there are poets who make me laugh
Or point out when I’ve made an awful gaffe,
I learned to not pay attention to naysayers
While gratefully accepting the sincere prayers.
I’ve made friends all over this hurting world
Enjoyed poems while mixed emotions swirled,
So, if you are new to this site Poetry Soup,
I hope I’ve helped you understand this group. 

written May 8, 2022

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Komal Walimbe

Date: 5/14/2022 7:24:00 AM

Great thought, I am not a newbie but not old as well, recently I have been surveying this site more often because of my holidays and it is kinda fun to read wonderful insights by other poets! Thanks for the share!! Have a great day!:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/14/2022 9:40:00 AM

Thank you, Komal. You, too. Thanks for the read and your thoughtful comment.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/13/2022 2:41:00 PM

"I am always amused by the sharp repartee I’m hoping the best poets are here to stay," - me too! me too!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/13/2022 4:26:00 PM

Hey, with you and me how can Poetry Soup lose? Just kiddin', of course.

Bill Baker

Date: 5/11/2022 4:41:00 PM

Great info-merial through poetry, my friend. Nice to share with us and the newbies. Write On! Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/12/2022 3:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, Bill. It seems you must have been catching up with my poems. I appreciate all the reads and comments.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/9/2022 11:47:00 AM

well i definitely write about poop and am proud to be queen of poop on poetry soup lol as for the bigots and bully boys I already have just blocked one before he can start again - leopards never change their spots and empty vessels definitely make the most noise, your poem is spot on Milton xx hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 12:17:00 PM

Sweet Jan, I love your poop poems, but what I was referencing was those who try to stir s**t (it didn't rhyme with soup)...and that is not you! I won't mention any names, but I blocked him from commenting on my poems the minute he showed up! I have a long, long memory, and I hope the newbies will not be sucked into his disgusting methods. I thought I would send out some warning notes, but I didn't. I won't. They'll just have to find out the hard way, too.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/9/2022 9:22:00 AM

Hi Milt, I echo with my fellow poets said below. You penned this well my friend. Have a nice day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 9:26:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis, for your affirmation.

Gary Radice

Date: 5/9/2022 2:53:00 AM

Life's rich tapestry can be found swimming in the big Tureen that is Poetry Soup, that's for sure. A vast majority of the helpings served up are very warming - just like this one Milt! :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 7:47:00 AM

Gary, thanks so much for being such an important part of the Soup and for your thoughtful comment. I appreciate you very much.

Natasha L Scragg

Date: 5/8/2022 10:52:00 PM

Yes, such an array of talent and inspiration on soup. Totally loving it. I joined August last year and it's been brilliant. Just as trying out literal soups, we broaden our knowledge of flavour, style and presentation. What a lovely tribute your poem is to the global PS community :-)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/9/2022 7:48:00 AM

Thank you so very much, Natasha. It's always a pleasure to hear from you.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/8/2022 6:57:00 PM

I can't say it any better than Ilene Bauer has below. Kudos, Gershon

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/8/2022 7:10:00 PM

Thanks, gw. I don't know what provoked this poem. I just sat down and started typing and it sort of poured out as is. From time to time, that happens.