It's Hard To Pick Just One

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I have so many friends on soup,
it’s hard to pick just one
To narrow down to just a few,
it just cannot be done

Heidi always brings a smile
Brenda tempts my heart
Sandy posts poetic dreams
Connie’s whispered art

Gershon really makes me laugh
Maureen, she can write
Hello There and Andrea
make my mornings bright

John, who makes the soupers sing
Nina, she’s a hoot
Kim can pen most anything
Pixie’s words so cute

Sunlite you are number one
you’ve always been my friend
I’m sorry I omitted you
it won’t happen again

Anne-lise always makes me think
Ilene sure can rhyme
Brandy’s thoughts are beautiful
Eve makes poems shine

Limericks are Jan’s forte
Affection is Cay Cay
Alexis, Chantelle, Carolyn
take my breath away

A warrior who floats on wings
A very Silent One
Bobby May bring happiness
and Spock, no wait, his son

Disco, Beth and Jeanne are new
at least they are to me
Janice, Tania, Sandra Weiss
much talent in these three

Line and LuLoo and Dear Heart
well, what more can I say
So many poets I call friend
on any given day

There are a few from long ago
when I first found this site
I can’t forget to mention them,
it just would not be right

Charmaine, I miss her the most
Paloma just as much
White Wolf wrote some crazy stuff
Darren had the touch

Agnes, Leanna, Anne-Marie
all were friends of mine
Becca, Dale, Lisa, Sue
Poetry so fine

Christy, Daniel, Freddy, Lin
so many from the past
Forever doesn’t happen now
it seems some things don’t last

But back to what I’m trying to say,
before this poems’ done
So many here that I admire,
it’s hard to pick just one

So, thank you all for all you do,
the kindness that you show
I’m blessed by every one of you
and wanted you to know



Inspired by but not written for Bobby May’s Pick A friend on Soup poetry contest

Oh hell, I going to enter it anyway. I know it won't win because it doesn't follow the rules but rules are meant to be broken, right?
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Nicole Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 7:59 PM
Awe Chris, you have such a sweet-heart. Always thinking of others. Your thoughts bring a smile and soft giggle. :) I love what you have so cleverly created. You are one of a kind. Thank you for being YOU. :) Brandy
Green Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 8:18 AM
Thank you so very much my friend for always being so kind to me
Y. Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 2:50 PM
Hi Chris, I am honored to be one of your "soup" friends. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :-) Alexis
Green Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 8:17 AM
I am honored to be your friend too Alexis.
Dietrich Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:44 PM
and thanks for giving me a mention!!
Green Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 8:16 AM
Of course Andrea. It wouldn't be a poem about friends on Soup if you weren't included
Dietrich Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:43 PM
OH, Chris, you did a poem similar to the way I chose to do it one time when we were asked to choose a friend (or maybe the allowed multiples, I don't remember ; it was so long ago) I had such a time trying to get everybody into the poem, so I appreciate your "rule breaking' to do this lovely tribute for this current contest. Congrats on your win. you rock!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 6:55 PM
I loved your tribute to so many poets I too admire Chris. Your favorite tribute of mine is so deserving of this win! Congratulations! : ) xxoo
Green Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 8:15 AM
Thank you so very much my friend.
La France Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 2:55 PM
Chris congratulations on your win in the contest with this wonderful tribute poem!
Green Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 3:03 PM
Thank you my friend. Did you notice you were in there?
Kitchin Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 11:40 AM
Thank you Chris for including me in your wonderfully written poem, I feel honored! :)
Green Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 12:15 PM
You are very welcome my friend. I appreciate you stopping by today and happy you enjoyed this.
Adams Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 9:29 AM
back to say congrats on your win my friend :) hugs
Adams Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 9:53 AM
i am glad you did enter it my friend!
Green Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 9:31 AM
Thanks so much Sandy. I wasn't going to enter but like my notes at the bottom of the poem say I figured, what the hell. I thought maybe if it placed high enough in the contest, others who are mentioned in it might see it.
Hamilton Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:42 AM
Thanks Chris happy to be among the friends you mentioned, it is a very encouraging site, and you make it better!
Green Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 9:25 AM
Thanks so much John. I appreciate all of the friends I have made here.
Barden Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:04 AM
Nicely done, Chris - congrats
Green Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:34 AM
Thanks Greg. I appreciate you stopping by this morning
Andresen Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:16 AM
- Friendship is the wine of life ... lovely win poem Chris, congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Green Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:58 AM
Thank you so very much again my friend.
May Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 6:36 AM
Congratulations on your placement
May Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 3:43 PM
Rules are made to be broken Chris LOL
Green Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:57 AM
Thanks so much Bobby for placing this poem as I know it didn't follow the rules exactly
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 1:56 PM
This was a delight to read Chris. Thank you so much for including me. You were able to brilliantly include so many poets that I too adore on this site. The last time I had to choose I did the same thing as you and wrote "Tribute to Poetry Soupers". I am certain this beautiful piece will be celebrated by many Chris. I loved it and it is going into my Faves! : ) xxoo
Green Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Thank you so much my dear friend. Now, I couldn't leave you out, that definitely wouldn't be right. : ) I appreciate you Connie, very much.
Warrior Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 9:56 PM
You're the man dude...thank you for including me in your tapestry of friends...all could be the ones to write about Chris...I picked Victor B...but I hope someone picks you, my friend...if they haven't already...we have a crazy beautiful bunch here... let's be proud...a fav for me...^WW^ :o)
Green Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 7:45 AM
Thanks so very much WW. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.
Wolf Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 1:34 PM
Really extra-nice of you to mention so many of us, Chris. Just shows the largesse of your warm heart. Thank you!! Best wishes, Gershon
Wolf Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 1:16 PM
Back with congrats on your placement in the contest, my friend! Cheers, 'the piped one'
Green Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 2:06 PM
You are welcome my friend. I am happy you liked it.
There Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 10:28 PM
Yes, I did ;) Made me feel special ~ thank you <3
Green Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 8:54 AM
I am happy it made you feel that way because you are special.
Chircop Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM
What a lovely tribute to so many amazing poets..The more I read..the more I realize how much I'm missing out when I can't be here.. Btw-Hehe :).Am glad my name is in your list.To be honest..I was searching if I'm there :).I miss you and your poetry just as much my good friend..and I miss so many soupers. Past and Present. :).A fave :)
Green Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 8:54 AM
Of course you would be in there my friend, I couldn't write a poem about the amazing poets on soup and leave you out. : ) Thank you Charmaine.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 3:35 PM
My sentiments exactly. How would we ever pick just one?
Green Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 3:47 PM
Thank you Caren. I did my best to include everyone but I see I did miss a few. Thank you for your kindness.
Andresen Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 3:05 PM
- This was a huge bouquet, Chris - It makes me think .... what a beautiful heart :) - Happy weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Green Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 3:20 PM
A wonderful bouquet at that. Happy I could make you think my friend. : ) Thanks so very much Anne-Lise
Sands Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 1:25 PM
This is kind of you to do for us Chris. Creative too. Thank you for including me, I can't ask for more than to bring a smile with my writing. Fun to read today :) I hope it is a good day for you !
Green Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 1:34 PM
Thank you so very much my friend. You always make me smile. :)
Gauthier Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 1:13 PM
Awesome poem, Chris. Very touching and most endearing.
Green Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 1:16 PM
Thanks you so much my friend. I am happy you liked it.
There Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 12:25 PM
I really admire what you have done here trying to include so many in great poetic fashion. I feel gratitude for discovering some of these treasures in my short time here and am looking forward to the days ahead. I especially feel blessed that you paid a visit on my very first post and continue to show support and encouragement. It was nice receiving such a warm welcome <3 I find your poetry captivating and look forward to reading it each day.
Green Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 1:13 PM
Thank you so much my friend. And I truly appreciate your support and the kind words you always leave for me to find. Did you notice you were in that poem too? : )
Chiri Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 11:28 AM
Haha! I wondered if you would enter this contest! And I should have known you would find a way to write about us all! So very clever Chris and an excellent write! You brought a big smile to my face reading this! And covered everyone so well!;)
Green Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 11:58 AM
Ha, and you were right. I tried to include everyone but it seems I missed a few. I may have to write a sequel poem. : ) Thanks so much Brenda.
Watson Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Such clever rhyming, great poetic perception, and as always, that wonderful rhythmic flow,Chris.
Green Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 11:57 AM
Thank you Wendy. I appreciate your kind words today.
Wanter Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 10:33 AM
Apology accepted, but unnecessary, Dear Chris!
Green Avatar
September 20, 2019 at 10:44 AM
:)
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