Long Live the Soup

Fear not my poetic companions
As you traverse our treasured Soup.
And find utterances of blessed joy
From our small but plucky group.
Words to slake a tattered heart
And make better the dregs that oft occur.
Where your soul will sing and dance
When offered its vibrant written words.

If romance be the tale that stirs
Your spirit to soar among the clouds.
And you dream of a chance encounter
Where a mate stands out among the crowd.
With your eyes locked in frenzied purpose
As you both grasp with time and space.
Then the Soup is where you're sure to find
Such a poem to salt one's amorous taste.

When a Mother passes beyond the light
And grief makes dark the light of day.
Where hopelessness creates a tangled void
And despondency is sure to have its way.
A poem will provide a few measured words
To make ripe this bitter fruit.
Because no matter your slings and arrows...
You have friends within the Soup.

                     The End

*To those who might be interested. I will be posting my cartoon 'Bob's Your Uncle' on my homepage. A new one will appear every second day or so.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 4/8/2021 6:59:00 PM
I missed this one because I was away from this site when you posted this write (hey, that rhymes!). This is a well thought-out write that was a pleasure to read.
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Date: 11/1/2020 4:02:00 PM
Soup has been my lifeline since I started writing in 2013 when my hubby had cancer surgery, have made some lifetime friends across the world:-) hugs Jan xx
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David Mchattie
Date: 11/1/2020 4:39:00 PM
The kindness of strangers is a wonderful thing. It continues to blow my mind. Have a great day my friend.
Date: 10/13/2020 7:19:00 AM
Bob does look a bit perturbed about the drink selection. ;0)
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David Mchattie
Date: 11/1/2020 4:40:00 PM
If he wants a screwdriver, he may have to raid the teacher's desk. Have a great day.
Date: 9/27/2020 6:40:00 AM
I enjoyed rereading this one and your new Cartoon. ;0)
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David Mchattie
Date: 11/1/2020 4:41:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by Richard.
Date: 9/15/2020 8:57:00 AM
Hello David, A wondrously written poem in every respect!! Conceiving, developing, and writing quality poetic verse is certainly worthy of the time and effort that all of us as "poets" put into crafting memorable poetry. The "Soup" for me has always been a place of encouragement and shared-interests among many writers who have a devout passion for writing poetry and sharing them with others in the Poetry Soup forum. Some of us have actually gone to publish books of poetry too. Best Wishes, Gary
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David Mchattie
Date: 11/1/2020 4:42:00 PM
It is always fun to read someones's poetry and see the progression of their journey. Have a great day my friend.
Date: 9/9/2020 9:27:00 AM
I certainly have David - a great team of people all on one website - Love you all! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 9/8/2020 7:59:00 PM
Yes, indeed. The Soup is a place where one can still count on a few kind words. Here's to a great poem, David! Light and Joy, Gershon
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Date: 9/1/2020 6:05:00 AM
I enjoyed your Weathered cartoon this morning. Also it is good to connect with poetic souls here at the soup. ;0)
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Date: 8/31/2020 2:22:00 PM
Hi David~ a truer verse has not been written. Perfection, my friend. Panagiota xx
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Date: 8/31/2020 12:05:00 PM
Hello David mchattie, Cheers To the Soup! I raise my glass of Gin and tonic. Cheers!!! Darlene
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