POETRY SOUPER EXPERIENCE

Poems from the heart I encounter with blissful delight Offering vicarious insights in this welcoming global poetry site Exposing myriad realities expressed in artistic might Taking my empathy prowess to the next level of sensitivity-height Reviving my poetic soul to express what’s right in the light Yes, I’m thankful to God for PS ad the privilege to write! Seeing my poems published is indeed an extraordinary blessing Opportunities for faith-growth drives poetic accelerator increasing Up I mount toward poem-contribution with mentor-poets’ appraising Pursuit for craft-honing, along word-skill harnessing Endeavoring to learn in this community, I keep on pressing Refreshed with fellow-soupers' posts, delightfully pleasing. Elated am I every time my entry poem garners a place X-rays of judges keep me poetically fit in the race Propelled to prevail along N/A (nice always) cheerful days Enlivened by words, penned with life’s breath-grace Ready for corrections I regard as worthy praise. In Poetry Soup, I’m nourished with good comments’ bounty Empowered likewise to assert truth upheld by biblical certainty Nursed readily by prayer against attacking distress and anxiety Cheered up to enjoy life amidst buffoonery masks’ dainty Enriched to share poems’ wisdom, precious throughout eternity! Acrostic with rhyme *Deuteronomy 27:3 And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, ...which the LORD thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee. May 15, 2018 3rd place, "New Poets Only" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet; judged on 6/12/2018.