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Poetry Soup And Numbers He, he, he ...I think I have got it nailed right on the nob… After so many uploadings of poems without stop… Being a fledgeling poet as self declared and promoted… Readership numbers are quiet but crucial endorsements.. Of course readers’ positive comments are the best direct feedbacks… Nothing beats the moraleboost when in comes any good comment.. Here in Poetry Soup featuring some of its greatest talents.. What an ego boost each time a posted prose inch up in numbers.. Now I realise such numbers are dependent on some crucial factors.. If an uploaded prose is to have the most publicity and readership numbers… Timing of the uploading or submission is one very crucial factor… To maximise a poem in the new poetry list, timing very much matters… Late night hours over my side here coincides with daylight hours there… Readership numbers are then in large numbers and numbers will flatter … Title and the gist of the poem is another important ingredient… To attract and intrigue a trolling reader’s roving eyes and attention… Of course the literary style is a must, it is the writer’s unique identity… A way with words, terms and expressions that signify one’s creativity… Some seasoned poets here, I have noticed, undoubtedly have each a fan base… How else you explain the explosive numbers even when a poem is new born babe.. Maybe with this latest insight now about readership numbers in this website… Dare I flatter myself and hope every one of my prose will quickly grow in numbers?

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Date: 12/11/2015 9:19:00 AM
Hi, Keng. I must say you've gone about drawing attention to your prose in a very delightful way with this write. You're correct in all of your observations...now please excuse me while I take a look at what you're willing to share with us.. Nice to meet you. ~ Lin ~
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Keng Chuan Seng
Date: 12/11/2015 10:03:00 AM
Hey, very kind words that are praise indeed... Truth is, some of the numbers do not do justice ... When my best efforts go practically unnoticed... When my heart and soul was involved from start to finish... TQ Lin Lane and feel most welcome to read what I offer.. And pray be generous and comment where it matters...
Date: 12/11/2015 8:07:00 AM
I agree you have to chose the right time to post - different time zones in the world do determine when most people are on line - I always check the 'who is on line' section and post when there are quite a few people on the site:-) a great poem Keng:-) hugs Jan xx
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Keng Chuan Seng
Date: 12/11/2015 8:27:00 AM
Hah, good thing I am not in for popularity contest.. Else it is pretty obvious I have regularly failed the test.. Some of my best literary prose here are thin in numbers... Coupled with the lack of comments, what a sobering experience! Tq Jan Allison for your immediate read and comment... It feels just great knowing someone appreciates my latest poem!

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