Poetry of Purpose

One morning, enchanting poetry 
screamed through the screen of my P.C,
poems to question, when 
‘Collaborating in the clouds’ poems of humour,
‘No farting allowed’, A little bit of sin’
And then the intellect and learning of the 
‘Roman Legion’.
No surprise when along with Shakespeare,
Wordsworth, and other classical poets, and
Modern day Taylor Swift, she was chosen
With her poetry by a Russian university, 
To study, not forgetting ‘Crown of Sonnets’
To add to her repertoire of wonderful
Diverse poetry.

My humble attempt to raise the profile
Of ‘Mandy Tams’ Who could believe
When reading her poetry, especially
The humourists ones. That she was given
A life sentence of disability, with a 
Contaminated polio pill as a 2-year-old.

‘Mandy Tams’ 8/6/2021

 © Harry J Horsman 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Daniel Avatar
July 30, 2021 at 10:23 PM
A great tribute to Mandy and her life, Harry, belated congratulations on your win:)
La France Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 2:09 PM
Harry, congratulations on your wonderful placement in the contest with this beautiful tribute to Mandy, peace and tranquility _Constance
Kauffman Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Congratulations on your win Harry. This is a wonderful tribute to Mandy Tams, to her commitment to live life as fully as possible - a great example for all of us. Blessings to you!
Goldsmith Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 10:17 AM
Congratulations on your win. A wonderful story/write. Enjoy your win with blessings................
Alex Avatar
June 29, 2021 at 2:20 AM
Wonderfully done. Congratulations!
Roper Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 8:28 PM
Harry, great use of the titles to have inspired you to form your verse, a great tribute. Congratulations on your win in Richard's Title Wave contest. Hugs Eve
Lamoureux Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 1:50 PM
Hi Harry, thanks for injecting humor into my contest. Mandy is a great choice. Blessings Rick.
Sands Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Interesting Harry. I did not know of this. Thanks for sharing :)
Ball Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 10:51 AM
WoW! That is really something. So many people are injured and sometimes for life by bad medication. Now they are wanting us all to take this experimental injection to ward of Covid when so many have died from it. It totally scares me and I'm afraid to do it. The most recent death I heard of was here in Canada of a 41 yr. old CNN anchor who left teenagers without a mother do to her first injection. Great job here. God Bless, JB
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June 15, 2021 at 2:57 PM
I just reread this one and think I may have got something wrong. She got a disabilty from a pill to FIGHT polio , that is what I am seeing now. I do wish I would hear more from her. I think I will look her up again right now.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 16, 2021 at 10:35 PM
Hi there, Andrea, I can answer this. Yes, the vaccine gave me polio, BUT I want to stress this cannot happen now because they do not use a live vaccine anymore. xx
Proxenos Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 1:20 PM
Hi Harry, I am not aware of Mandy at all, but your wonderful tribute that also mentions her name is beautiful. It is no wonder that all at soup, think you are the kindest person amongst us. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer, Had a serious procedure at hospital on Friday and have the 2nd one to go through in about a month when I feel stronger. Have written to Alexis about all of this in one of my comments to her today. Blessings and hugs Jennifer.
Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 11:37 AM
I had no idea about Mandy and polio. That is so sad. Indeed, Mandy deserves high praise. I think we do not see enough of her here at Soup and she is SO good (just like your poem here!)
May Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 5:57 AM
Lovely tribute to The Golden Girl Harry
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 11:25 PM
wow, er well, I don't know what to say, Harry. You know you kept me and helped me with my writing you guided me and gave me the confidence to write and now you are doing the same with our books, 3 to date, two released one about to be. If it wasn't for you Nine Steps From The Tree, The Albury street Masquerade and next Loot would never have seen paper never mind turned into books. Thanks, Harry, you are and always have been the best.
Faulkner Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 3:53 PM
She must be a very gifted poet, this is such a thoughtful tribute, I must try to read some of her poems now!
Ball Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 8:31 AM
WoW! That is remarkable. The world is so full of wonderful, remarkable people. All we have to do is look around. Great job here. God Bless, JB
Wolf Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 6:44 PM
Indeed, Mandy is truly remarkable. ~ gw
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June 12, 2021 at 1:08 AM
xx
Ricci Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 4:39 AM
Good Morning hh - Contest or no contest this entry can stand on its own. It is a wonderful dedication to your friend her life and works. Thank you for sharing. Best of luck with the contest. Have a wonderful day and enjoy poetry soup.
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June 9, 2021 at 1:41 PM
Well Harry what a great result, I have had Comments from Mandy, and have commented On her writes; although not for a while now' I never knew she was so brave I will drop by And read some more of her worthy pieces'
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June 8, 2021 at 12:07 PM
A lovely tribute to Mandy. Good luck in the contest. enjoy your day my friend.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 6:52 AM
A poem with great effect.
Cunningham Avatar
June 8, 2021 at 6:19 AM
Although I don't know Mandy, you've written a glowing tribute to her Harry. Good luck in the contest and hope you're well. Tom
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