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My excitement at the beginning of my PoetrySoup journey was uncontained. As I look back at some of the early poets who encouraged me to post my work, I wonder what became of them. I miss the inspiration of their poetry and the engaging spirit of their comments. Maybe I have changed but I have lost my enthusiasm to participate in this site. I still love poetry but am reluctant to share the heart of my poetry. I, occasionally, use the contests for inspiration and peruse the new poems section. Maybe I will write a poem about how I have changed since my first introduction to PoetrySoup. February 18, 2026

PS - I Love You

As I peruse the poetry
and look with awe on all I see,
my mind and eyes need a rest, 
for Poetry Soup is greatly blessed.

To speak your mind in verse and rhyme
is often hard and takes some time.
A poet is a special breed;
writing poetry fulfills a need.

You breathe the life into your poem;
it's measured on life's metronome
and stands alone for all to judge
while members offer a friendly nudge.

Support from our cyber family
increases our confidence and ability
to say the things we keep inside.
Our deepest thoughts, we cannot hide.

If I only stay a little while,
it's long enough to make me smile.
I love you all and what you do,
Just wanted to say a quick 'thank you'.

My hunger pangs have been appeased.
I'm full as well as very pleased
but I'll return another day.
You know I cannot stay away.

July 16, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A. Sharma Avatar
September 28, 2015 at 12:49 AM
Congrats on ur superb win with this awesome write Janece!
Y. Avatar
September 27, 2015 at 10:04 AM
Janece, I just stopped by to say congratulations on your win:-)Alexis
Scott Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 11:34 PM
Nice write and you are so right, very fulfilling indeed!! God bless you
Nunez Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 2:48 AM
A sincere expression of appreciation that finds a familiar chord in each of us. You have written a winning entry, in that not only have you spoken of the tie that binds, the uniqueness of our Poetry Soup culture of kindness and encouragement, you were also able to express that undeniable need in a poet to write, and write some more. Should see your name in the winners' list, Jan! hugs
Dietrich Avatar
July 16, 2015 at 7:26 PM
wonderful, please do come and visit again soon!
Allison Avatar
July 16, 2015 at 6:36 PM
what a lovely tribute to your cyber family here on soup good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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