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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Thomas Avatar
January 4, 2020 at 4:05 PM
This was very kind Gordon!
Mcconnell Avatar
January 4, 2020 at 4:08 PM
Hi FJ, My pleasure!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 7:57 AM
Wonderful and Congrats on being POTD. You're a great person and I'm glad to meet another believer. God bless you
Mcconnell Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 10:47 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
Lamoureux Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 11:52 AM
A wonderful poem of encouragement.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 12:31 PM
Thanks Richard, trust all were encouraged who read it. Blessings,Gordon
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 5:08 PM
a sweet wonderful tribute, Gordon. TFS.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 5:16 PM
Thanks Andrea, glad you enjoyed it. Please help an dull Scotsman what's TFS? could I guess it's Thanks For Soup!!
Proxenos Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 12:32 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.
Mcconnell Avatar
September 7, 2019 at 3:21 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
Deschler Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 6:38 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!
Mcconnell Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 2:42 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
Thompson Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:01 PM
What a wonderful gesture to all those who have encouraged you over the years Gordon. Truly wonderful piece of work!! Best wishes...Ron
Mcconnell Avatar
September 5, 2019 at 4:14 PM
Thanks Ronald, glad you admired it and hope good with you in the UK, I'm North of the border. Kind regards,Gordon
Adams Avatar
September 1, 2019 at 7:02 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
Mcconnell Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 2:52 AM
Thanks Sandra, Glad you loved it and found it pleasing to you. Blessings, Gordon
Andresen Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 3:19 AM
- Beautifully written, Gordon ... a wonderful soup mixed with spices and love - I'm glad you're here :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Mcconnell Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 4:47 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
Merryman Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 8:21 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
Mcconnell Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 2:59 AM
Thanks Kim, Glad you enjoyed it and agree with your sentiments, Blessings, Gordon
Allison Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 7:02 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
Mcconnell Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 2:58 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
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 4:57 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.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 1:59 PM
That is how i see it. Blessings Darlene
Mcconnell Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 2:53 AM
Thanks Darlene, Glad you like it and indeed we are all family. Blessings, Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 4:23 PM
Lovely tribute Gordon, we may never meet, but we're all here for our love of poetry . Tom
Mcconnell Avatar
August 30, 2019 at 2:52 AM
Thanks Tom, My sentiments entirely!
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