People Are Not Poetry

People are not poetry.
They do not rhyme and flow as the words printed on a book do.
We do not cut off and start with a line, that eventually draws up perfectly to the next. There are no series' of us. We live, then die. We all do not think the same, feel the same or perform the same. We clash, we bond and we clash again. We don't think with perfect rhythms. Our words do not roll off our tongues as easily as poetry, we cannot define our feelings.
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Agustin Avatar
August 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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September 28, 2016 at 10:50 PM
AMY J, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
Dalei Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 8:27 AM
Welcome to Poerty Soup. Good entry with a nice poem. Hope u will enjoy PS very much. Keep on writing..........//:) with love
Flower Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 1:06 AM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Amy. :) BTW, thanks for the kind words you made to one of my writings.
A   Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 2:03 PM
Great bio Amy,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
Jamison Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 4:04 PM
Hello and Thankyou for your feedback. It's lovely to read that I have ongoing support. I love reading and writing and I have begun to make words flow more easily on a page, and I love getting my feelings out, it helps me a lot.
Wolf Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 10:48 AM
So you are new here too? I looked to see some other word of yours and found only one! I have only been on for under a week and have found it a very friendly environment. So let me be the first to welcome you. Enjoy all the wonderful poets and their poetry. Rick.
Jamison Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 4:01 PM
Hello! I'm very new to this. I was rather scared to put one of my poems up to be quite honest! I'll be quick to read some of your works, Thankyou for your kindness, Amy.
Wolf Avatar
September 27, 2016 at 10:42 AM
Well said!!!
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