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I Posted a Poem On Soup

I posted a poem on soup I posted a poem on soup Excited to hear from the group When no one stopped by I started to cry I guess that my poem was poop I read till my eyes become sore Leave comments on hundreds or more Old poets and new That’s just what I do So why do so many ignore I thought I had paid all my dues My poem so many would choose But no one was there The cupboard was bare Except for a big bunch of views I hoped on this site I would fit Though now I think that I should quit And that’s just my luck It must mean I suck Or nobody else gives a … flying rat’s butt

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/31/2018 11:02:00 PM

G'day Chris … sometimes you have to wade through sewage to the island of gold, and I reckon you have. Your poems are great, so never fear - thank you Chris - Lindsay

Chris Green
Date: 9/3/2018 8:38:00 AM

Thank you again my friend for your visit and nice comment

J.W. Earnings

Date: 5/28/2018 8:47:00 AM

Felt this way 100%...it still happens, but I love reading and writing poetry equally. Love commenting and encouraging writers and poets and readers. (: Very nice poem. The struggle is real...lol very real.

Patricia Leduc

Date: 3/24/2018 7:18:00 PM

I felt this too..comments were my encouragement. loved this one :))

Chris Green
Date: 3/24/2018 7:45:00 PM

It happens and I just felt I needed to whine about. :)

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/13/2017 10:46:00 AM

ROTFLMCAO!!!!!!! I wonder how many of us have felt this way? Chris you must stay I just found you. And I like your sense of humour.

Ronald A. Williams

Date: 8/10/2017 1:57:00 PM

Ok, nice but let's try to be serious.

Patricia Cresswell
Date: 9/13/2017 10:46:00 AM

Chris Green
Date: 8/10/2017 1:59:00 PM

Darn, do I have to? : ) Thanks for reading Ronald.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/1/2017 12:47:00 PM

Hello Chris,when I am feeling blue and I have been lately, I read one of your poems to make myself feel better. Yesterday I was cleaning my bedroom and all of a sudden I was crying so I let the tears flow. Reading your poetry heals me. Don't leave,please stay.My friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/2/2017 6:09:00 PM

Thank you Chris i will.do that my friend.Please write me one smile poem so i can reread over and over again. Thank you my friend. love and hugs from me. always.

Chris Green
Date: 8/1/2017 1:13:00 PM

Oh Darlene, my friend, please don't cry. I just want everyone to happy and smile. If you find yourself needing a smile poem in the future, just write to me and I will write you one. :)

Hannah Borke

Date: 7/17/2017 9:11:00 PM

I just mentioned you in one of my comments today. I got compliments on my poem Pocks on Crocs. It came out good because you had roasted it for me, which is still appreciated.

Chris Green
Date: 7/18/2017 9:15:00 AM

Thanks again.

Hannah Borke

Date: 7/17/2017 9:09:00 PM

"Big bunch of views" -- means they are indeed stopping by. For the seconds it takes to post a comment, I could read another poem. I generally give tit for tat with comments. I don't know if you care for my excuses, but (1) I'm lightheaded these days. "Another Point of View" and the likes is what I thrive on. (2) The type of love I identify with these days is grandchildren. At first I was entertained by this poem, then it got sad. My poem "Selfie Query" advises you to keep it up.

Chris Green
Date: 7/18/2017 9:15:00 AM

We all have different ways of seeing things. Thanks for stopping by.

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/17/2017 12:05:00 PM

Hi Chris, Your poetry is top notch. I know I'm guilty of not commenting lately. I haven't been that active but I've been coming around lately. PS, I do give a rat's butt:-) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 12:22:00 PM

Thank you my friend for your nice comment and for giving a "rat's butt". : )

John Hamilton

Date: 7/16/2017 4:26:00 PM

I think we all know whether a write is quality or not, this is a funny place sometimes, often when I'm posting personal favourites that I think are good I only get a few views or comments, then when I think somethings very mediocre, it's super popular, go figure, don't despair it's summertime!

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:44:00 AM

I know, weird isn't it. Thanks John for your always thoughtful words.

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 7/15/2017 3:12:00 PM

I'm running out of hours in the day to visit PS at the moment, but I do try to always read yours when I do Chris, your poetry is magical. Hoping this is just a bit of fun!!

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:43:00 AM

It is pretty much just fun my friend and I do appreciate every visit you make to my poetry. Thank you so much.

Silent One

Date: 7/15/2017 1:59:00 PM

Tongue in cheek, but I understand your point. Will keep my opinion to myself though...

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:42:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by Silent One.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/15/2017 1:31:00 PM

whAaaat? :o

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:42:00 AM

Huh? :)

Lenna Walker

Date: 7/15/2017 12:33:00 PM

I'm sorry Chris....... you know I love your writing ..... I am guilty of neglecting the "soup" lately .......... there is only so much time before the cold sets in again, and so much to do this time of year ...... that being said - I doubt ANYONE thinks you suck - DON'T LEAVE !! (I think if you did, many would follow)

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:42:00 AM

Oh my friend, there is no need for you to apologize. I know what you have going on this summer and I am happy you are having such a great time. I appreciate all of your visits to my work.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/15/2017 7:32:00 AM

Sure made me smile Chris, there does seem to be a sense of apathy around the site and folks are not as active at the moment but life issues take precedence over poetry and the holiday season is upon us... I've just been on a short break and soup definitely took a back seat:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:40:00 AM

Thanks Jan and I understand that. Sometimes I just have to write my frustrations out...it passes. :)

Maria Williams

Date: 7/15/2017 7:19:00 AM

That last line, hmmm, never heard of a flying rat's butt? Don't even DARE think about quitting here our Poet extraordinaire. This site will crumble without you, I really do mean that...Maria

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:40:00 AM

Thanks so much Maria, I don't think that would be the case but I appreciate you saying so and the Flying rat line was cleaned up a bit for soup. :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/15/2017 5:52:00 AM

Hey Chris, you are the most beloved love poet on Soup, don't say you're quitting for the sake of us few who love to read you everyday. Hope these fun limericks are written in a humorous vein alone:)

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:37:00 AM

Mostly humor my friend, maybe a little frustration but just trying to brew a few laughs. :)

Darren White

Date: 7/15/2017 3:40:00 AM

I give a flying rat's butt :) Enjoyed this fun limerick series my friend. SImply wonderful!

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:36:00 AM

Thanks so much Darren...I know you do. :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/15/2017 1:57:00 AM

Hahaha and ha! Hilarious but true my friend Chris! I really enjoyed the quality of your sarcastic humorous writing my friend! Still laughing. You certainly made my day! Don't ever dare to quit! This is a friendly request!

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:36:00 AM

Thanks so much Demetrios. Yep, just trying to create a few laughs this weekend. I am happy you enjoyed my humor.

Tim Smith

Date: 7/14/2017 8:20:00 PM

At times I get the same feeling...I think life gets in the way of our passion...great lims

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:35:00 AM

I think you are right Tim. Thanks for coming by

John Lawless

Date: 7/14/2017 7:37:00 PM

Well, I try to click in and do some random reading and commenting each day but it is very difficult to keep up with "old" favorites and scout "new" contributors. But Chris, it's summertime and all the little braincells are vacationing on the Cape.....

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:35:00 AM

I understand John, it can be overwhelming at times. Just having a little fun

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 7/14/2017 6:57:00 PM

Don't you even think about it!!!!!!!

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:34:00 AM

Who me? Thanks Sunlite

Sara Ella

Date: 7/14/2017 6:18:00 PM

OMGoodness! :D I do visit and yet I do not always comment... who wants to hear -THIS IS BEAUTIFUL, LOVELY, WONDERFUL all the time? Because that is what I think when I read your poetry<3 This one is none of those, this one is FUN! I hope you have a great weekend, Chris :)

Chris Green
Date: 7/17/2017 8:34:00 AM

Thanks so very much Sara.

Akkina Downing

Date: 7/14/2017 5:41:00 PM

I think you're joking because you're one of the most popular here, and an amazing poets. And you're my fave poet I love and enjoy your poems :)

Chris Green
Date: 7/14/2017 5:49:00 PM

After a comment like that, leaving would be awfully hard. ;) Thanks so very much Kina. That made me smile.

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/14/2017 5:36:00 PM

I would say the reading numbers are way down. I try to average between 40 and 50 a day. I don't always comment but I still read. Hopefully you are not going anywhere. I've sorta taken a liken to ya:)

Chris Green
Date: 7/14/2017 5:48:00 PM

Thanks so much my friend for saying so. I always appreciate the kindness you show me. : )