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My Poetic Pals

In all the years upon this site
which are too many to mention
it's been such a joyful exuberant time
bringing out to me friendly reaction

I couldn't mention all I've met
it would mean writing my largest piece
now I know your kindness abounds to me
so want to hold it close never to cease

So much encouragement to spur me on
to think when my writing started so long ago
never believing 1500 plus poems I would pen
but you guys shined on me so I could show

For those who believe in Christ like me
have constantly prayed at God's throne
during my hard times so faithful you've been
we all know we're forgiven for Jesus did atone

My time on here has been a special joy
privileged to know all you pals of mine
may we all keep our pens full of ink
to inspire each other so our light so shine

(Just a word of thanks to all you great guys on here who have been a wonderful blessing to my pen and me and inspired us to keep going on seeking that mountain top experience of bringing encouragement and love to others being part of one great big blessed family.)

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FJ Thomas

Date: 1/4/2020 4:05:00 PM

This was very kind Gordon!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/4/2020 4:08:00 PM

Hi FJ, My pleasure!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/25/2019 7:57:00 AM

Wonderful and Congrats on being POTD. You're a great person and I'm glad to meet another believer. God bless you

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/25/2019 10:47:00 AM

Thanks Regina, For your kind comment as I didn't realise I was the POTD, a lovely surprise! So glad am I to meet a fellow believer too and look forward to regularly encouraging each other. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/11/2019 11:52:00 AM

A wonderful poem of encouragement.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/11/2019 12:31:00 PM

Thanks Richard, trust all were encouraged who read it. Blessings,Gordon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2019 5:08:00 PM

a sweet wonderful tribute, Gordon. TFS.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/10/2019 5:16:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, glad you enjoyed it. Please help an dull Scotsman what's TFS? could I guess it's Thanks For Soup!!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/7/2019 12:32:00 PM

I agree with you Gordon, I feel privileged to have met such special friends on soup and we are like one big huge blessed family - your poems are at their peak my friend, you write beautifully and your pen as is all of ours, is graced by Him. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/7/2019 3:21:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer, Glad you enjoyed it and could empathise with my piece. Also grateful for your kind words on my poems, truly humbling from such a writer as yourself. Blessings and always friends, Gordon

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/5/2019 6:38:00 PM

Well said Gordon! ... Some very heartfelt sentiments here... and so many of us can relate with our own wonderful experiences on Poetry Soup ... and I hope that we all will be able to share many, many more years together!

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/6/2019 2:42:00 AM

Thanks Kelly, Glad you enjoyed it and glad you could like others relate to it. Hope all is well with you, Blessings always, Gordon

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 9/5/2019 4:01:00 PM

What a wonderful gesture to all those who have encouraged you over the years Gordon. Truly wonderful piece of work!! Best wishes...Ron

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/5/2019 4:14:00 PM

Thanks Ronald, glad you admired it and hope good with you in the UK, I'm North of the border. Kind regards,Gordon

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/1/2019 7:02:00 PM

What a beautiful to the poets of soup, we all read and inspire each other, and though many of us will never truly meet, we have touched on higher levels...love this :) hugs

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 9/2/2019 2:52:00 AM

Thanks Sandra, Glad you loved it and found it pleasing to you. Blessings, Gordon

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/30/2019 3:19:00 AM

- Beautifully written, Gordon ... a wonderful soup mixed with spices and love - I'm glad you're here :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/30/2019 4:47:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise, Glad you enjoyed it and I'm glad to be here especially sharing with one together from the northern kingdom!! poetry Hugs, Gordon

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/29/2019 8:21:00 PM

I feel the same way, Gordon. The encouragement and inspiration of the folks here have really helped me to grow in my poetic skills. Great write, Gordon! Blessings, Kim

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/30/2019 2:59:00 AM

Thanks Kim, Glad you enjoyed it and agree with your sentiments, Blessings, Gordon

Jan Allison

Date: 8/29/2019 7:02:00 PM

what a lovely tribute Gordon, I have met some wonderful people many have become treasured friends and I've been fortunate to meet some of the poetry pals for real:-) who would have thought my hubbies cancer would bring me such happiness!:-)hugs Jan xx

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/30/2019 2:58:00 AM

Thanks Jan, Glad you enjoyed my tribute and indeed met many treasured friends here at PS. Yes, it's amazing how God's providence works how the bad things of life bring some good out of it. Have a blessed day and trust hubby still doing well. Blessings, Gordon

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/29/2019 4:57:00 PM

Hello Gordon McConnell, yes I agree with Tom,we may never meet but we are a family here on this site. We also here for our poetry. Have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/30/2019 1:59:00 PM

That is how i see it. Blessings Darlene

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 8/30/2019 2:53:00 AM

Thanks Darlene, Glad you like it and indeed we are all family. Blessings, Gordon