Maurice Yvonne Poet Prose

I Will Be Leaving the Soup For a Short While

How do you define love?
I mean what is it really,

How can I feel so much love for so many 
people here that I barely know 
...because I do.

You have all been so kind and accepting of me.

Many of you know how I feel.
That I know I am not a poet.

I am not fishing for a compliment when I say this.
I know how kind you all are.
People have been more than complimentary 
of my work here.
It is how I feel and I do not want to get 
long winded as to why.
 It is what it is.

You have an amazing community here
don't let any one trample over it.
Keep supporting one another
Keep your loving ways. 

No matter your religious beliefs
there is a light here that shines bright.
So I won't impose my beliefs but I think
I can safely say without offending 
anyone this community is blessed.

Forgive those who stray, many of us here
are bruised some worse than others. We
make errors. Again I love the people here.
All the people here.

I have not been able to comment on others poetry
as much as I have wanted to of late.

I am especially sorry to my friends whose poetry
I have not frequented lately. How rude of me.
Everyone deserves their wonderful poetry read.
No excuses just I am sorry.

I want to thank all the people who placed me
in their contests and also thank those who
didn't. I believe in my heart of hearts people
always judged fairly. Sponsoring contests
is difficult everyone second guesses you.
In retrospect I learned and I grew from every
experience. Thank You.

So my loving friends, I am not here to say goodbye.
I am here to say au revoir! 
I will be taking a small break from Poetry Soup.

I hope to return soon. To learn my limits poetically
and to stay within them. Enter less contests,
read more, comment more and post less.

I don't know how I can thank you all for your
unconditional kindness.
So many of you have touched my heart,
made me cry.
Sometimes sad, sometimes happy tears.

I am sorry because it is hard for me not
to love you all so much and I know it
must sound insincere but it is me
this is my heart, this is who I am
I love you because of your poetry,
because of your comments,
because you supported me even in my blindness
held my hand and showed me a path I could walk on. 
How do you thank someone for that.

With All My Love Always, 
Armand.

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Joe Maverick October 23, 2015 at 1:19 PM My best wishes to you Maurice, hope all works out well for you, you also express some of my own intentions, till your return Joe..'

Poet Destroyer A April 8, 2015 at 2:04 PM I love your poetry because you came back to us and you are the most creative poet on this site... You are kind to me (US) you never judged me from the start. Better, you have a fun persona like me... And I am a fun person... if you don't believe me ask my fiance. Who I met on this site... LOL, yeah, it was only 5 years ago. Anyways, You are the best of many on here. LINDA

Carrie Richards March 29, 2015 at 10:04 AM What a lovely expression of friendship and sometimes taking leave for awhile is just what we all might need to refresh ourselves. I must admit to being so active earlier on my first days on the Soup, but life at home became more demanding, and I can't be here as much as I did. I often feel that I am letting someone down, or hurting feelings. Which is not something I would want to do. You have always been so generous and kind...so I hope your time away is brief. Best wishes, and come back soon

Kp Nunez February 25, 2015 at 12:57 PM How are you, Armand? Today, I read again my favorite poems. I saw several of yours on the list. When are you coming back, when am I going to add another one of yours to that list? Hope you are doing fine. Hope you'll be coming back soon.

Richard Lamoureux February 24, 2015 at 7:17 AM Good morning Maurice, a short time is on the verge of becoming a long time. I hope to see you back soon.

Skat A February 16, 2015 at 1:03 AM :( SKAT

Harry Horsman February 14, 2015 at 10:09 AM I also don't get the time i once had here to read and comment on one's poetry....you yourself Maurice i would have loved to read more of and will eventually..but i will take you up on one of your comments in this what i have just read, 'that i know i'm not a poet' i know what i like, and i like what you write, you're a poet in my eyes..and many others also..

Richard Lamoureux February 7, 2015 at 9:51 AM You are already missed my friend!

Richard Lamoureux February 4, 2015 at 9:03 AM You are a special person Armand a bright light here at the soup and you will be missed. I feel the sincerity in your words and admire your creative and loving spirit. I am glad it is only for a short while, I look forward to your triumphant return.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty February 3, 2015 at 10:22 AM Armand , we will miss you. Come back soon.)))rajat

Poet Destroyer A February 1, 2015 at 12:17 PM It is sad to know this. I haven't fully recovered from my ordeal. I was looking forward in keeping up with all my new favorite poet friends, Making you my top favorite of all I came across 2014. The soup comes with many talented and creative poets, However, Armand since I've MET your poetry, I have to admit I am jealous on how Creative you are. You've been so kind to me, for whatever the reason. I know that's who you are. I will miss you for now. I will stop by here and there, TAGGING your poems with a sad face:( Until you return. I won't beg you to stay, CUZ I know from experience it does not work. I will keep you in my thoughts, looking forward to your full return. Always and Forever LINDA

Paul Callus January 30, 2015 at 4:30 PM Hi Armand! Whatever the reasons for your decision, they must be respected; au revoir is not goodbye, so I expect to see your smiling avatar again in the near future. Do not downgrade yourself...your poetry is unique, so is your sense of humour. Keep well my friend. All the best. // paul

Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 12:12 PM I can fully relate to every word you penned my friend. Armand you above anyone else know how I am suffering in my life - will miss you on soup until you return but I know we are always here to support each other. Love and hugs as ever Jan xxx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 29, 2015 at 7:15 AM Just now I ave read this one.. :( I am sad that you are somehow leaving as for awhile but I respect your decision, we don't talk a lot or send some mails, but I find your writings great really.. And am pleased and humbled that you added me as one of your faves.. :) I thank you and please come back soon PS need poets like you!!! and I agree to the one you have mentioned above.. just really time! time! and the other need of life keeps us away from this community! please take care..--olive hugs!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 28, 2015 at 6:18 PM Miss you already :(

Seren Roberts January 28, 2015 at 4:30 PM Armand, you know how I feel about you, your the most kindest person I wish to meet, always ready to help me, even to help me outside of Soup. This I will never forget. I know we wont lose touch, we are friends for life.....ledaenu adenydd y rhai a thipio fel y Canadian Geese y gaeaf yn agos at fy nghartref, un diwrnod Armand......................Seren

Kp Nunez January 28, 2015 at 11:28 AM Armand, why leave just when I decided to come back ;)...but I know that you can't stay away for long, just as I was unable to. There are just moments in one's life that you need to get away from it all. The long list of people who posted, and I'm sure there'll be more, proves how your presence has touched everyone's life on here. I'm with them, waiting for you to liven up the place again... Kim

Andrea Dietrich January 27, 2015 at 10:34 PM Armand, you know how I feel. I'm sorry I did not see this until just now. At least no stupid ad came up this time preventing me from seeing what people are writing. I KNOW you will be back. you won't be able to keep away. I know in your heart that you do not think you are a poet, but you are wrong and that is that. I know that you will be missed and I await your return, very kind sir!!! You WILL be back, you just have to be!! Your biggest fan, Andrea

Charmaine Chircop January 27, 2015 at 3:11 PM This is a very very sad news..Very!!Very!!I hope your break will be a short one.We will be waiting : (

Eileen Manassian January 27, 2015 at 2:22 PM Please don't go! :( Damn...I've already lost so many PS friends...I can't bear to lose another one!! I will miss you...I will miss your humor and your passion. Please do take care and come back soon! Hugs

Pandita Sietesantos January 27, 2015 at 12:15 PM Hi Armand, I was really sad to read this piece; and I just want you to know that I enjoyed your presence here on this site. Even though we did not interact on a regular basis, you and your work have been an awesome inspiration. Thank you for all the time you took to respond to my pieces with support and encouragement. My friend, please accept my sincere best wishes and blessings! Pandita.

David Meade January 27, 2015 at 9:15 AM My dearest brother -- your words are a wonderful encouragement to all of us. Whatever you do, wherever you go . . . know that my love and thoughts go with you. You have touched my heart here and I am profoundly grateful for you support and love. Be strong and courageous always . . . until then I will await your return. Light and love dear friend -- and keep writing and encouraging others -- that is your precious gift to use!

Anne-Lise Andresen January 27, 2015 at 4:09 AM - Sad ...... come back soon,Armand !!! - Have a great day ! - hug // Anne-Lise :)

James Ranahan January 26, 2015 at 10:56 PM You have told a story and are part of a story au revoir!

Casarah Nance January 26, 2015 at 6:42 PM Oh Armand, my friend, I will miss you terribly. You are so supportive. I love your writing, your stories are amazing. Please, find me on facebook, email me, come to my webpage, just don't disappear, you are so wonderful I need your positive energy. Love you lots my friend. Hugs.

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