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On My First Year Here: To All Soupers

My Poetry Birthday...1/24/2019 Today is..................1/24/2020 I never once dreamt, that in one year, I would have written 1,070 poems. And no, they are not one-liners, heaven forbid! I only had one comment to that first shoddy poem I wrote. Good grief, I had no idea what I was doing. What a poetic dope! Then, I had zero commenters until May, 2019? I wonder at all, why I even stayed! Another person jumped in that May and was very supportive! She puts action into where her poetic heart is. My life has changed in this year for the better. (Thanks to each of you here who commented and to those who never will.) Both positive and few comments add to further my intent to do far better with my quill. I am quite far from popular here! But those that read me, please know, I hold you especially most dear. So thanks to all of you, for the exceptional examples you set. Your fine poetry inspires me,to be most grateful and content! You have made 2019 a most productive and happy year! So to all of you, may God bless you and I say, three cheers. Gratefully, Panagiota Romios January 24, 2020 3:45pm PST

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Ann Gilmour

Date: 1/27/2020 12:37:00 AM

Dearest Panagiota, how wonderful to have written so much in such a short time. You really are an exceptional poet dear friend, your honesty and passion shines through every word you pen. Thank you for sharing from your sweet heart and soul. With so many hugs and kind thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/27/2020 12:08:00 PM

Hello, Dear Ann....I don't know if I can write so much again. You know I am not an intellectual poet nor a master in any poetic forms. I am a writer of the heart. I am the same in life. I find you to be the same-)) I don't care about alliteration or onomatopoeia.i just want to be real. Just ordinary but extraordinarily honest. Thank you, my lovely friend. Panagiota xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/25/2020 1:00:00 PM

I want to wish you a Happy Anniversary to you. I am so proud to be apart of this celebration. I for one do enjoy your poetry. I am not worried about being popular, i just enjoy creating poetry. You shold just enjoy creating poetry. I am also glad that you are here. i wish you the best in creating poetry. i am proud of you.Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/25/2020 6:11:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, thank you for this lovely comment. I try to do my best.I love poetry it is part of me now.I am pleased to hear that I was there for you to launch your life into poetry. Panagiota writing poetry is in my blood. I enjoy it. Darlene xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/25/2020 1:40:00 PM

You were in my heart, Darlene, yesterday. In fact, come to think of it...most everyday...I admire your joy in poetry and how much you give to others. You were the first there to launch my life into poetry. So, my friend, you are an enormous part of this celebration~keep writing and being such a big part of Poetry Soop. Thank you...Panagiota xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/25/2020 3:08:00 AM

Happy anniversary Panagiota! One year. It goes by so fast! Wow! Lovely. Congratulations on your productivity!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/25/2020 11:59:00 AM

Caren, you are a huge, big part of my being here. I am forever grateful to all you did for me and so many others! This year was so fast! Panagiota xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/25/2020 12:01:00 AM

Happy birthday Panagiota, doesn't the time fly though. May your ink never run dry. Tom.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/25/2020 2:40:00 AM

Thank you Tom for your visits for a whole year. Even while you were on vacation. Thank you for never making excuses! What a stand-up man you are. Those comments to newcomers keep them going. Time has flown but this was better than a cruise. It was a journey into my soul and into the souls of others. Panagiota xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 1/24/2020 9:48:00 PM

Happy one year poetic birthday my friend! Your garden grows as heart-blood sings* Truth in life shows, as blessing brings* Joy in splashed ink of giving* And the love found in sweet living* I love this new poem you gift us and pray you give many, many more. A fav...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/25/2020 2:31:00 AM

Robert~ golly! What a beauty of a comment. It's so like your Poetry. I hope to grow in my skills this year! Year one was just baby steps. You have years of experience and it shows and shines. I won't sacrifice my poetic soul to win competitions. Competing is great for many. A downer for me. Glad to see my valued friends commenting to this. It's obvious who you all are and those who are not. Some soupmailed me, like Kim and Ann. I value each of you enormously. Appreciation and love, Panagiota xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/24/2020 6:13:00 PM

Happy Birthday, dear friend!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/24/2020 6:24:00 PM

Thanks Kim, for your reads, patience and comments this year. Pangiota xx

Ts Poetry

Date: 1/24/2020 5:41:00 PM

Congratulations, it gets into your blood

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/24/2020 6:09:00 PM

TS, you know what?? I think you are right! 65 here in California...wonderful Panagiota xx