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Poetry Soup Addiction

Why do I have a distinct feeling that Some of us are addicted to Poetry Soup? I look so forward to my Soup Mail chats And those occasional poems about poop! First thing in the morning I check to see If there is a Blog I simply must read, If I have won a contest with my poetry, [or] If Cunningham has shared his latest deed. Next, I look to see if I won the P.O.T.D. After all, it certainly does no harm to check Most days, the answer is a resounding “Nay!” But I’ll continue to submit poems anyway. Then, I give attention to the New Poems list Always eager to see what my friends submit At times, I’ll tell you, I simply shake my fist, Or shake my head at lousy poems, I admit. I respond timely to every comment I receive And check to see if I have had any replies You see, I haven’t much else to do, I believe, But enjoy the laughter, the tears, the sighs. Last of all, I read over latest contest offers And decide which ones I may choose to enter Especially those from the interesting authors Sometimes those that are far right of center! When I have thoroughly enjoyed the Soup I go to my writing program and start to pen Some poems work, others are nincompoop I have a good night’s sleep, start over again. Written August 6, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/6/2022 7:49:00 PM

What a lovely day you have - the same as many of ours Hank, the exact same!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 9:34:00 PM

I'd say the big difference is that I don't have to go to work on Monday morning! I've retired at least four times, though, and I always find something productive to do.

John Lawless

Date: 8/6/2022 5:44:00 PM

I called the doctor about this condition. He told me to write two sonnets and call him in the morning.......

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 6:49:00 PM

I hope you paid him in poems, because we poets don't make enough money with it to support a doctor! (chuckling) I do get a very, very small commission check from Amazon every month. It almost covers a loaf of bread!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/6/2022 2:29:00 PM

I love writing and reading too... If I didn't work full time I'd spend way more time here :) Love so many poets and poems, such a blessing. God bless you always, friend. Love, Gina

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 2:34:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gina. You write really fine poems, and I enjoy them. I have started limiting my comments to folks who have been around a while and focusing on encouraging new people. Lately some of the new people are returnees!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 8/6/2022 11:02:00 AM

Sounds like a good way to occupy one's day, L M. This is my second time around with PS. I wouldn't call it an "addiction", exactly, but I certainly do enjoy it.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 11:24:00 AM

I find that it keeps my mind active and alert, Jim. I'm only in my second year here (I think), so I'm relatively new, but I do enjoy it and hope to be around for a long, long time.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/6/2022 10:39:00 AM

It's become a way of life for many of us Milton, all sharing a common interest in poetry. Like you I've made many friends on here over the years and it's sad when some just vanish. We're all one big happy family sharing happy occasions like birthdays and one of our own publishes a book but we share sadness too when one of the 'family' pass away. Now you've got me thinking where can I go next or who can I be. Lol. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 11:25:00 AM

It is, Tom. Very well. I'm cooking a roast in my crockpot, and I'm doing my thing on Poetry Soup, so all's well in my world! Have a marvelous weekend, my friend, doing what you enjoy doing most.

Michael Tor

Date: 8/6/2022 10:14:00 AM

Milton it is a nice addiction to have. where can you go and share your thoughts and have good people respond and share theirs. The Poetry you read brings out emotions in us, we learn from some, and appreciate the creativity in us. So many of us, I am sure all can relate to this honest declaration of your feelings in Participating in Poetry Soup. I admire your honesty and personal feelings and thoughts. Thank you for sharing and have that air conditioning on. Hot one here today. Blessings to you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 10:28:00 AM

Thanks so much, Michael. I agree that it is the friendships that I enjoy most. We are having a humid, drizzly day. I suppose it's the kind of day the farmers love. Me, not so much.

Michael Tor
Date: 8/6/2022 10:16:00 AM

PS. My favorite part of this interaction is the friends you make on this site. Friends that share a common love, and friendships that are developed in the process...