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Words don’t leap and dance. They hobble, trip, and fall flat. Turns of phrase lie dead. -ARCantu 06/17/2022

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Lewis Nyaga

Date: 8/29/2023 1:55:00 PM

Interesting penning on the object of words.. \\Blessings in Almighty's light

Ann Cantu
Date: 2/5/2024 9:19:00 AM

Thank you!

Andrew John

Date: 8/24/2023 4:03:00 AM

I'm so fond of haiku, and this fits the bill. I like it. Wow! I don't have words to praise it, in case they won't leap and dance. But I'm sure they would - for this one!

Ann Cantu
Date: 8/24/2023 4:26:00 AM

Thanks so much Andrew John! I’m grateful if what I write can bring a smile or elicit feeling.

Gary Radice

Date: 8/24/2023 12:27:00 AM

I love the way your clever haiku refers to the loss of muse, yet your words flow so well here. Nice work Ann. Cheers - Gary

Ann Cantu
Date: 8/24/2023 4:14:00 AM

Thank you, Gary, I’m glad you enjoyed my haiku.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 11/17/2022 5:07:00 PM

Love seeing a poem from you, Dreamboat Annie: I can’t churn out poems like I used to either on About Poetry but by doing the contest prompts here have managed to write some again. Pix.

Ann Cantu
Date: 12/13/2022 2:26:00 PM

Thanks Pix! I think about poems to write nearly every day. But I don't write them down (or enter them into my phone or laptop). I may foolishly try to memorize a stanza, knowing I'll likely forget it before I ever record it. lol

Timothy Ray

Date: 7/10/2022 8:41:00 PM

Ann, in your oeuvre there are more....don't play the peahen with me...it is what i am doing here....plus reading other poets....and using this to drive creativity and it is working...

Ann Cantu
Date: 12/13/2022 2:27:00 PM

LOL! Tim, this is why you're one of my favorite people in the world.

Timothy Ray

Date: 6/27/2022 5:34:00 AM

most excellent!!! cleverly executed and ubiquitous to all those who stare at the white screen awaiting the blackened outrage the muse is on break....

Ann Cantu
Date: 12/13/2022 2:28:00 PM

Thanks friend. My muse rouses out of her coma once in a blue moon.

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/19/2022 10:01:00 PM

Interesting poem, Ann, there is far more here in these few words, i believe, yes in your head, love to read more of your poetry...Harry

Ann Cantu
Date: 12/13/2022 2:32:00 PM

Thank you Harry. I would love to write more. Unfortunately I rarely get around to it of late. Been composing poems since I was 4. I'm looking forward to reading your work as well. -Ann

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/17/2022 5:51:00 PM

A warm welcome to Poetry Soup Ann. I have been here since January 2010. If you have any questions about navigating please let me know. I was amused by your post. It’s very nice to meet you. Aloha, Connie

Ann Cantu
Date: 12/13/2022 2:29:00 PM

Thank you Connie! I look forward to spending more time here in the future, as time allows...