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Poetry Soup Harangue

Must I be a Premi'm Member… To be a worthy contender? Must my name be kissed by a star… For my poems to travel far? No cov'rage for me on FB? Don't you think that makes me grumpy? Right now my finances are tight So I am stuck in this sorry plight Thought my words had their own appeal So I’m waiting to close this deal Poetry Soup, you feed my soul But exclusion's taking a toll Won’t let the battle of the “views” Compound my monetary blues My bonus I'd earmarked for this Got traded for my daughter’s kiss :) She went abroad to find her dreams More important to me that seems The Star Membership will have to wait Be patient…I’m just running late! :)

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/21/2014 9:12:00 AM

You have always been a premium member to me.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 2/21/2014 9:44:00 AM

Thanks, Richard.....working for the church means never becoming rich.....I guess I have to come to terms with that....though sometimes....putting my dreams on hold gets frustrating....The books arrived!!!! Got notification slip today but couldn't drive there on my own. Will pick them up on Monday.....Thanks for this sweet post.....

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/21/2013 2:18:00 PM

Thanks for commenting on my poem, Eileen. So appreciated. I like your poem, and would say, keep enjoying your gift, and I don't blame you for taking care of your priorities first. Always, Annalise

John Posey

Date: 1/21/2013 12:09:00 PM

I'm with you Eileen. I put my daughter first and she now has three degrees, including a Phd. She's now taking care of me......Jake

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/21/2013 9:35:00 AM

Makes sense to me, Our kids come first. Thanks for pointing out typo. Have a great day.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/21/2013 10:03:00 AM

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/21/2013 7:24:00 AM

Great way to spend a bonus..I just hope that the daughter will really appreciate the gift and make every minute abroad count as a blessed gift..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/21/2013 9:10:00 AM

Hi Sara! She is my heart and soul! :) Thanks for the post! Hugs!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/21/2013 4:48:00 AM

THAT’S MY GIRL! I AM WITH YOU ALL THE WAY! For me PS is an opportunity to express my feelings and I am grateful for that. I do not know how to classify my poems, or how to participate in contests but doesn’t matter, I enjoy writing that’s all! Excellent satire! Para poly kalo kai se agapo poly kai soy stelno polla filia! THANK YOU!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/21/2013 5:30:00 AM

Agapi mou, Demetrios! Thank you for your vote of confidence. I do know how to join the contests, but I don't have the nerve! I'm overly sensitive. For a while back there I lost faith in myself, but....you are right! We must just write for the love of writing! Se angaliaso!

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 1/20/2013 9:31:00 PM

Oh, Eileen what a lovely poem. The membership is not the important thing. Your value comes from the heart. You have a gift and you should share it. I enjoyed your poem.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2013 9:35:00 PM

Jon...you are always so good to me! Thanks for the encouragement! It means a great deal! :) Hugs! PS....you do deserve your star status! ;)

Francine Roberts

Date: 1/20/2013 6:53:00 PM

ah, I love this, I never pick what I'm going to read by some silly star, those that read mine and leave comments, I try to reciprocate and read theirs, and others like yours , where the title catches my interest, I read. This is a cute little poem though, glad I took the time to read it

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2013 9:32:00 PM

Ilene........you are one of my favorite! :) I guess I had illusions of grandeur! Many of my friends, who aren't poets, encourage me to try to get some of my work published. Once I got on here...it was a reality check, and I guess I'm just trying to comfort myself! Well, we can always dream! Hugs!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/20/2013 9:30:00 PM

Francine.....thanks for the post! I guess I'm just trying to comfort myself when I see others with such high views... ;) Naughty me! Some of the Star poets are people I truly admire and have written great work! I'm just teasing! That explains the happy faces on the poem! Thanks for your kind words! Hugs!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/20/2013 6:42:00 PM

to me, your poems are always worth reading. i couldn't care less who's a "premium member" (by the way, i am not). this site is far from perfect, but i enjoy reading some of the poems and like knowing that some people are reading my poems. that's usually enough for me. you've made some good points here, though...