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Poetry Soup 2022

Poetry soup
Offering gifts of 
Eloquence and rhetoric 
This emancipation of candour 
Revitalized in common goals when 
Yielding seeds of open-mindfulness

Specifications spontaneously unshackled 
Oppression outlawed; this is indeed the 
Unreservedly unremittingly 
Punchbowl of purposefulness and literature.

 © Harry J Horsman 2022

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Anil Deo

Date: 9/26/2022 5:48:00 AM

Refreshingly un-Horsman, lol. Harry doingvanvAcristic ... The bestgyoouc. Well executed, thanX much sir Harry

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/5/2022 5:38:00 PM

Poetry Soup has been, and continues to be, a gift for so many of us through the years. A gift of words and a gift of friendship that has spanned beyond The Soup. I am so glad that I was introduced to this wonderful place of poetry... Keep up the excellent writing Harry!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/1/2022 4:06:00 PM

I love this Acrostic, Harry: I often wish I had known about Poetry Soup sooner. So often I don’t have time to be here as much as I would like to, but when I am able to be,it is just as you describe. So glad to know you. SuZ

FJ Thomas

Date: 8/30/2022 2:45:00 PM

While I have had my ups and downs here on PS since '06, I would have to be honest and say it has provided a happy place for many. You have summed it succinctly dear Harry :)

Paul Callus

Date: 8/27/2022 7:13:00 AM

You aptly give Poetry Soup its rightful dues, Harry. You would certainly know its worth since you are a veteran on the site. ~ Best regards // paul

Brian Sambourne

Date: 8/25/2022 7:56:00 PM

Simply superb, Harry. You are a wordsmith extraordinaire here. What startling alliteration throughout like, "Specifications spontaneously shackled" or "Punchbowl of purposefulness..." A stellar write - a sharp snapshot of the hot soupers of this poetry site. Congratulations! Brian

Bill Baker

Date: 8/24/2022 4:04:00 PM

Outstanding entry and description of PoetrySoup my friend. Good luck in the contest, Harry. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/23/2022 9:00:00 PM

Opression outlawed…absolutely!

Lisa Ricci

Date: 8/23/2022 3:36:00 AM

Good Morning hh. This is profound and a wonderful way of expression to describe poetrysoup and what we all do here. You stated the word "eloquence". Allow me to say you are so true. Thank you for sharing. Best of luck with the contest. Blessings always.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/22/2022 11:18:00 AM

I really like that last line there. I wonder if that punch is spiked. LOL..Thanks for your delightful visit to my page. Sara

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/21/2022 10:53:00 AM

Your marvelous tribute is a pleasure to read, Harry. Good luck in the contest. :) Evelyn

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/20/2022 7:54:00 PM

This is a superlative tribute, Harry. ! Gershon

Bill Baker

Date: 8/20/2022 7:25:00 AM

A fine tribute poem to Poetry Soup, Harry. I like the way you made every word count. Excellent entry for the contest. A winner in my book. Thanks for sharing your gift of poetry with us my friend. Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/19/2022 7:13:00 PM

Cleverly administered. Poetry Soup is richer with your intellect and staunch lionhearted bearing. Best to you!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/19/2022 7:12:00 PM

Great Harry. I’m with Oppression outlawed. We can write any point of view, if people don’t, like it, tough. This is A free place. If people don’t like us, don’t read us. My heartfelt wishes for a WIN! Panagiota xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2022 12:48:00 PM

wow, one of the best I've seen done, harry. A fave for me!

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/18/2022 11:20:00 PM

Well conveyed in your purposeful prose Some of the many attributes of poetry soup Harry, a good entry indeed.'

Valsa George

Date: 8/18/2022 8:35:00 PM

A tribute to poetry soup in your own unique style, deep and profound. Last line is truly an icing on the cake. All the Best, dear veteran poet ....

Terrell Martin

Date: 8/18/2022 12:40:00 PM

Interesting poetry Harry. I'm not familiar with the form but I like the message and that's all that matters. I've been a "Soup" follower off & on since 2011 (August to be exact) and love your thoughts from start to finish. Kudos, Terry

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/17/2022 2:24:00 PM

Purposefulness and literature--so well described, Harry. Best to you.

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 8/17/2022 10:41:00 AM

Lovely write Harry quite exquisite nicely done really enjoyed reading this gem.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 8/17/2022 9:31:00 AM

harry, this is a fine picture of Poetry Soup done with precision. I'm not very good with acrostics, but you certainly are!

Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/17/2022 9:22:00 AM

Poignant and beautiful Harry ! A melting pot of intelligence, heart and inspiration . I agree with Jenna I like the thought of oppression being outlawed ! Hugs to you , Susan :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/17/2022 9:20:00 AM

Ah, Harry, a splendid poem filled with flavorful thoughts and sprinklings of alliteration. Your last line a grande finale to a poem of savored elegance. Beautifully done! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you, my friend.. ~Susan