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Let It All Hang Out

I remember when I first came here…. How can I get on page one and have my picture there? And now, after a number of years, I think I was looney. I mean who was I trying to impress? And do you know what? I have no answer. I still have pages printed when I was number three commenter? There’s no way I would ever do that again. I found there was something called life, family, friends. Thar Poetry Soup, was not my entire life. Oh yes, big deal I was in the first anthology, but so what? I remember going about telling people I was a poet? It gave me a real rush to say that, back then. What now? I don’t want to be on the front page.!. There is room for far talented others. I don’t need my picture anymore on the front page, To validate who I am.who I am as a human being. Nor would I stay online all day like I used to. That was-so wildly bizarre . I’m glad I have the friends I do and the friends that left? Left! It’s marvelous to be free of seeking admiration! I’d rather honor just a few and have friends true blue! So if you don’t see me around or running for trophies, Just know, it is just not my thing!! I’ll applaud you when I am here…………… For some of you, will always be dear…….. Write free……….be free…………. There’s only one life you have, you see? Hugs, Pangie xx

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David Fisher

Date: 10/15/2023 4:08:00 PM

Hey Pangie, where have you been? Lol, but I'm the one who has been away for a week, poetry free, etc. Anyways, love the wisdom and the courage to talk about past motivations and such from your personal experience. These thoughts are relatable one way or another. Dave

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/15/2023 4:46:00 PM

We were both wondering about one another. I can’t tell you how impressed I am with you that you are open about it and that I know you care about me.. I have a down to a science now I have three friends here that’s it. Thankfully, you’re one of them.. your open your honest. Two outstanding qualities.. sad to say I am now in a space where I don’t want to share anything. I thought people like truth.. more specifically they valued it. What nonsense. I know you do. But you’re one of the rare people here.. I will send you a soup mail. Way too vulnerable. To share my feelings on site. Thank you. Welcome back. Pangie xx.

Bill Baker

Date: 10/6/2023 9:30:00 PM

Tell it like it is, Pangie. I like you just like you are. Just be yourself. Hugs, Bill A poet friend in Texas

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/6/2023 10:23:00 PM

Hugs to you and your lovely wife, the feelings are quite mutual, I can assure you Bill. Prayers and blessings on you bo!! Pangiexx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/6/2023 1:23:00 PM

I appreciate your perspective and wise words. I'm guessing many folks have similar experiences when first getting involved with PS...one has to decide balance between creativity, life, family, etc. Being Number One or Two or Three at anything isn't the goal...okay with me if it happens, but I don't want that pressure. Well said, dear Pangie. Well said. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/6/2023 1:38:00 PM

Sara, it was fun to be on the front page, but I have grown since! Meaning deeper relationships here that take more time, than a comment, and as you said, balance is important. I am slower as well.I want to enjoy my days bot serve a popularity goal. For me, that’s as empty as a paper cup. There’s no soul in it, I know you appreciate me..Pangie xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/6/2023 5:49:00 AM

I seem to have no difficulty making myself write on Poetry Soup. Will it surprise you that passing from several fits of depression, I deleted my site twice. This is my third attempt and now I am determined not to delete my site again. I get these bouts of depression from the medication I take. But now I'm resolute. Keep writing Pangie. Your poetry is kudos. Blessings.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/6/2023 11:34:00 AM

I am more than surprised!call it shock! Depression, I cannot bear, I may get upset or hurt and I have, here. For example, when supposed good friends stab me in the back. I have hundreds of them in my back right now as I write, but I came here to learn poetry and not count how many read me. Early on, i complained to ML Kaiser about lack of comments. She t gave me the best advice ever! ARE YOUHERE TO WRITE POETRY OR HERE TO GET COMMENTS..? So, dear Victor,I kept writing. I have thought of talking my site down, sure. But it’s my roadmap of where I started and how far I have come, I will have my daighter block all comments once I pass. I prefer the living poets comment to others. The dead Need our prayers, not comments! Or, she can remove my poetry, that’s fine. Victor,don’t remove your site ever, please? Thank you, Pangie

Karen Jones

Date: 10/5/2023 10:18:00 PM

Great thoughts Pangie! I live alone in a small town an hour away from my childhood city. I find it to be isolating yet peaceful. Poetry Soup is my outlet. You are so honest and raw in your poem. I agree one should not miss out on life! But some of us live to write. None of us are wrong.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/6/2023 11:51:00 AM

Karen, I live in a small, lovely town as you do. Three years ago, I broke my thigh. I re-“earned to walk. Five months of physical therapy. Plus, I live alone. I cannot drive anymore or go for a walk. Except in the house. My daughter talked me for MDvisits. I cannot use my stars without assistance, so I am totally HOMEBOUND. I appreciate my friends here, bless you all.I am glad PS is an outlet for you. Stay in contact with the outside world. This is the food for your writing. I appreciate you and your creative endeavors,Karen,-)) Pangie xx

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/5/2023 8:43:00 PM

I love your wedding catalogue picture, (avatar) 'Dior at chateau de Versailles" it keeps you young as your spirit is young at heart, I wouldn't change a thing! The new poets will find words to carry on your beautiful and ironic and etc. moods. It's your uniqueness my lady poetess, never feel that way! I'd like to quote a poet a free-spirited poet, oh that's you! Be well Pangie, hugs back atcha

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/6/2023 12:25:00 PM

Hello, Ayana. Big Congratulations on your graduation from AIBT and the glory of five awards. I never in my life touched a keyboard till 20 years ago, when I got a webtv.A way to connect with the internet that was not wireless,I graduated from college with honors SummaCum Laude in the 1950’s and became a teacher. Science, major, Philosophy, minor, I never used a typewriter. I am on an iPad, which has NOmouse., But a cool idea for those who do.I hope others here use your wise suggestion. Much appreciated, my friend! Pangie xx also, love your sense of sharp wit and humor))))

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/5/2023 9:28:00 PM

Use your mouse to click right on the avatar, I've taught this to many. You know I graduated from AIBT (Business technology) got 5 awards! Yes I'm proud. I am so excited for you Pangie, hope dreams come true, Love you, xoxox

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/5/2023 9:12:00 PM

Hi dear friend! A little clarity for you on the avatar. I was a debutante at 16 and I don’t believe in posting my real photo online for safety reasons. So I found a picture of one, that was very much like me the very similar dress, white and gold matched, the yellow flowers are in Tom Cunningham’s Garden. It took me a while to choose that picture. Oh by the way it’s not from the catalog. It was just online. Is that really a Door! I have no idea, when I see it, I see me. I wasn’t going away I just felt like expressing myself. . I am working with a port mentor in England, so I am not totally going away. I have much work to, ahead. The new people are fine and I am who I am.. we all are different and wonderful. Pangie xx

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/5/2023 8:14:00 PM

Enjoyed your reflections this morning, PG ~ What we were and rue, remains both false and true, catalogued by time whose chime reminds, that our persona of today too will not stay and why should it, when we stand not yet at the summit?

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 10/5/2023 9:12:00 PM

Love your spirit! Go for it, PG :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/5/2023 9:03:00 PM

Love your comment and depth, when one is going on 86, I surely h cannot be what I ever was. Bot there are characteristics that stay. Mine major strength is never folding to please a group, I mean any group. Many of my poems are on that theme.I enjoyed having spunk! And I am not done.most people would never have had the courage to do what I have done in my lifetime. I don’t have my biography here not gonna put it here but I can tell you this up to write a book and no I’m not kidding. That sounds fascinating my life has been. Never ever boring.. I seek adventure. New ideas and challenges. I am excited about what is ahead. Sounds to me like we’re on the same page.. let me know if I’m wrong Pangie xx