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Resolution Soup

No sneers from me No spite for thee No malice for you Bonhomie on view No fight day or night Hmmm… That’s about right The moral of this That ought to be told Is serve your soup warm Neither too hot… Nor cold * [This was written for Milton’s ‘5 New Year resolutions’ contest, but I felt it didn’t quite fit the remit. Wasn’t going to post it, but in light Of Soup’s communique re bullying, I felt it held Some water.]

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/21/2021 10:29:00 AM

I have Fav'd and recommended your work to others because it is a good read. That criteria works for me . . .

Terry Flood
Date: 12/21/2021 10:52:00 AM

Well, thankyou, Rico. Funny how I saw this as a fairly insignificant ditty that I only posted when the bullying it alluded to came to a head. Seems to have struck a chord. Thanks for the fave and the recommendations. Very much appreciated. Terry

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/21/2021 8:40:00 AM

Beautiful resolutions. Best wishes!

Terry Flood
Date: 12/21/2021 10:53:00 AM

Thanks Christuraj. Glad you enjoyed

Constance La France

Date: 12/20/2021 5:22:00 PM

Terry, wise words ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Terry Flood
Date: 12/21/2021 7:30:00 AM

Thanks, Constance. Enjoy your Christmas. Terry

Ilene Bauer

Date: 12/20/2021 3:53:00 PM

very well said, terry! let's hope everyone orders this one from the menu...

Terry Flood
Date: 12/20/2021 4:02:00 PM

Thanks, Ilene. I fear that my few words will have fully zero influence. Maybe we’ll get a Christmas miracle. Terry

Deb M

Date: 12/20/2021 3:27:00 PM

Hey Terry…..I like it and very appropriate! Cheers .Debx

Terry Flood
Date: 12/20/2021 3:40:00 PM

Thanks Deb. Hadn’t expected to air this one, so I’m glad you enjoyed. Terry

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/20/2021 2:59:00 PM

Words of wisdom Terry, well said. Tom

Terry Flood
Date: 12/20/2021 3:15:00 PM

Strangely, not written in response to the Soup message. (Obviously was influenced by previous posts though). Unfortunately, I’m not convinced that Soup’s post will change many attitudes… shame. Thanks, Tom. Terry

L Milton Hankins

Date: 12/20/2021 2:50:00 PM

Worth posting, absolutely, Terry. Until everyone vows to clean up the soup, we're going to have a stew! Your illustriously awesome poem tells us how it should be...and I agree wholeheartedly. Effective today, I'm not going to try to read every poem every day...just going to block out some people I don't need in my life or cluttering my mind!

Terry Flood
Date: 12/21/2021 7:36:00 AM

Oh, well that’s alright then. ;-) Ha ha.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/20/2021 7:25:00 PM

LOL! My dear friend, Terry, I mean "little" in the sense that it isn't one hundred fifty-syllable lines! It was not meant to be derogatory in any sense! I will revise and choose another adjective. Oh, as of today, I am stopping reading all the poems, for reasons. I'm pretty much a speed reader, Terry, and I'm on Poetry Soup anywhere between 8 and 10 hours every day. Pure stupidity with lots of time on my hands! Love your work, man...uh, I'm sorry...love your poetry, man!

Terry Flood
Date: 12/20/2021 3:06:00 PM

I’m astounded that you managed to read every poem, I couldn’t manage it. Often, it’s read or write, occasionally a little of each. So a hearty pat on the back for your efforts. Oh, and thanks so much for referring to my magnificent write as ‘my little poem’ you CENSORED CENSORED ;-)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/20/2021 2:47:00 PM

good one terry, having read the blog I've got simon and garfunkles 'the boxer' going through my head:-(

Terry Flood
Date: 12/21/2021 7:31:00 AM

Ah… of course I know ‘The Boxer’, just didn’t know it’s title.

Terry Flood
Date: 12/20/2021 3:11:00 PM

Funny, Jan. I’d decided a couple of days back that this really wasn’t right for Milt’s contest. When the blog came through on my email, I briefly thought I’d been reported. Anyhow, I thought I’d rescue the poem from its little dark room as it seemed to fit the occasion. Not sure I know ‘The Boxer’, probably will when I Google it. Glad you enjoyed. Terry