Life Sans Soup

Ah, life would surely be tasteless without a ladle of Soup each day! Ah, the variety of delectable verse to choose from that bountiful buffet! There is romantic verse, hot and spicy, to warm the cockles of the heart! Inspirational and insightful poems from the poets' very souls to impart! So delightful are the witty and humorous ditties that evoke a grin, And so are the spiritual writes that warn us against the perils of sin! We learn so much from the historical ballads written by our creative peers, And read of the vicissitudes of life that bring the hardest of hearts to tears! Others write of the brave deeds of soldiers that swell our breasts with pride. Still, others write of the grandeur of God's Creation so great and wide! 'Tis so pleasing to read glowing tributes to others written from the soul! We enjoy tales of cowboys, their saddle sores and favorite watering hole! Poetry Soup offers splendid opportunities for budding poets and is first rate, But the folks who ladle out the Soup to receptive minds are what make it great! Ah, life would certainly not be complete without my Soup 'fix' each day! Ah, the variety of delectable verse to choose from that bountiful buffet! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 3 in David Williams' "Life Without Soup" Contest - February 2012