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Poetry Soup Is

Poetry Soup Is…

A place to post words and be heard
a platform for prose, a poet’s eatery
A sonneteer’s palace, for the sagacious or the absurd 
A silver chalice that pours golden poetry
Rhymed and skillfully quilled 
Artful rhythmic compositions, sublimely finished
Inspirational ink spilled, 
authentic and unblemished

Poetry Soup Is…

Ramen in a cup
Slurp up noodles of literary lines grand
or footles so clever that never end
by Brian Strand
Sensual scribbles we sup,
Miraculous moving messages 
Tasty spiritual nibbles
Share Zen in a bowl
Pho ga is chicken and
miso broth for the soul,
Inspirational Ink that takes 
the breath away
Tsunami of wisdom
Confusion, and disarray

Poetry Soup Is…

Sovereign power poets, feud they may
Both mixes are needed, Sweet and Sour
Poe “The Raven” guy and Longfellow to my dismay
We become seeded, behind the pen there’s power,
We allude to epic ballad chowder
Gently add an attitude to an articulate mind
Pink sea salt, red chili powder 
With crushed white pepper be kind
Without comparison where would we be?
It was George Harrison, his plagiarism
My Sweet Lord, to another’s tune he’d copy

Poetry Soup Is…
                                                                                      
We came aboard this friendship—fleet liner
All that’s needed is a gift of language
And we have a thick savory brothy soup diner
Harmonic words woven together
It takes me a bit longer than most to write
of unrequited love and forevers
Botch it up I might, it’s swim or sink!
For a brain to pick such as mine
I should have used the days wiser
Tells of withered wasted time, I think
I thank my lucky stars
I am a verse improviser

           

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Eileen Manassian Date: 7/11/2024 11:53:00 PM Yes.. you've captured it all so well. The soup is sometimes so hot that you need a minute to let it cool. ;) Behind the pen there certainly is power. Well said. That's why I keep coming back. A community of lovers of language is good for the soul. Blessings Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 8/10/2024 3:23:00 AM Belated TY, Eileen, a kind community indeed! TY for your lovely words, xo

Tom Woody Date: 6/29/2024 5:37:00 PM Ha! You described the ins and outs well. Anytime you have an eclectic mix of people from different backgrounds opposing opinions and alternate styles and preferences are expected. It's all good Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 8/10/2024 3:21:00 AM It's all here in the soup soulfully cooked up in a tasty broth! TY for your visit and kindness, Tommy! xo

The Situation Date: 6/26/2024 10:08:00 AM This sums it up. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/26/2024 10:33:00 AM Short &sweet.

Crystol Woods Date: 6/14/2024 4:30:00 PM Hi! Nice Tameecha! Your poem on the soup is so clever and full of delicious language! I love how you wrote it all, leaving nothing out, and still the reader desires to read the entire writing. In comparison to your Michaelangelo, my puny soup poem is a drawing from kindergarten... perhaps endearing and sweet but adolescent. Thank you for being kind! Xoxo Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/14/2024 5:19:00 PM Hey, Crystol. Nice tameecha too. lol. Na, yours was warm at heart and heartier, pouring your soul into it and with a great message so deserving of a trophy win, indeed ;) Thank you for your rave review and visit!

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/14/2024 11:03:00 AM A veritable potpourri of everything Poetry Soup can and should be! Marvelous penning!! :) Gershon Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/14/2024 1:17:00 PM Thank you, Gershon! Ben didn't seem to like it, but hey others do. I appreciate your visit and kind review :D

Duke Beaufort Date: 6/10/2024 4:36:00 PM Anaya, you are remarkable and this poem is a wonderful creation and mix of flavors, inspirations, and information about us and others. You're also very modest. It's hard for me to believe (based on what you write) that you are not among the fastest and most efficient writers on this talented ship. Take care!!! And BTW, the picture is a real charmer (The way the meal is being served)! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/13/2024 7:33:00 PM Thank you, Duke you are too kind. I'm grateful. It was a joy to put the collage together.

Ink Empress Date: 6/8/2024 2:10:00 AM Your lucky stars are kind to you and your poetry is always so refreshing to read sweet anaya, the authentic touch of your words is what makes you stand out. How nice of you to use also brian stand name here for footles and how youv used both various flavors and types of poetry is so clever! Love the way youv mentioned ramen too! So clever! You are very innovative. The wordplay here throughout this is beyond impeccable and impressive! A fave this is for every word in this is beautiful! BOL Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/8/2024 8:59:00 PM I love all Asian soups, Vietnamese Pho ga' a favorite. Ramen, Cup O Soup ahha! I appreciate the fave. you know I could've sworn that I commented already. A belated thank you, Empress, amiga. ;)

Victor Buhagiar Date: 6/6/2024 5:49:00 AM Wow! Great writing on poetry soup. Hugs. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/6/2024 9:47:00 AM Thank you, Victor. An opportunity to pour my heart out! xhugs

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/5/2024 7:21:00 PM Wow this is very good. Top notch writing. I foresee a top win! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/6/2024 9:45:00 AM I couldn't pass up a chance to write about our Poetry Soup, Andrea. Thank you, for your kind words! xhugs

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/5/2024 12:57:00 PM I enjoyed reading your creative/wonderful "Poetry Soup Is" write with a fun picture. Guess we are all in one big soup pot. Hahaha!!! "Good Luck" We both did this one... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away............ Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/5/2024 1:20:00 PM Thank you, Paula!

Robert Gorelick Date: 6/5/2024 11:05:00 AM A bravura performance of flair, flavor, and originality! Truly a soup de jour to die for. Soberly candid, rueful yet optimistic. The ingredients are suited for any discerning pallet. Like accompanying bread, you have risen to the occasion! We all have regrets. As Whittier wrote: It might have been. Then again, it's not where you start, it's where you finish, and as of late you are flourishing. A Gourmet dish! Robert Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/5/2024 11:41:00 AM And you are part of the ingredients, you are the parsley sage rosemary and thyme sprinkled generously in a warm and comforting vegan broth. Love your cameo appearances, their rarity make them all the more special.

Tom Woody Date: 6/5/2024 5:51:00 AM Unique take on the theme. I'm afraid I'd be a bit too honest if I wrote one lol. Is that you in the photo? Poor George Harrison. Dragged on for years. I think someone mentioned "recycled" in my blog. There truly is nothing new under the sun, and yet there is... Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/5/2024 10:26:00 AM I love Sara K's I was inspired by hers. Unadulterated honesty was my policy here. I wrote on top of the images I designed it is a photo of my niece Val, the night we went out pho-ing & sushi! I agree Tommy. Thank you for your visit always!

Beryl Edmonds Date: 6/5/2024 1:49:00 AM Very good Anaya, so many ingredients you’ve mentioned that go into PoetrySoup, poets galore, every one a gem… Beryl Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/5/2024 10:23:00 AM 45,000 maybe more poets now, Beryl. The soup is a place I love and am grateful for. Thank you, Beryl!

Joe Maverick Date: 6/4/2024 10:05:00 PM Hello Anaya..I really appreciate the true to life Content in this ( its great to reflect on our poetic Output ) and how our writes co-exist with Others here ( we are all changing at different Speeds ) as we negotiate life and its poetry.' May God bless you.' Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 6/5/2024 10:21:00 AM I appreciate your thoughts, I'm proud of this piece as I was most honest, (openly candid) and grateful for our poetry soup. Thank you for your kind visit, Joe!