Table For Four Please

I went to the PS Convention.
I had a wide open mind.
I wasn't sure what to expect
or exactly what I would find?

The set-up was four at a table.
The attendees were all in a tizzy!
Nobody knew, who was sitting with who
so introductions kept everyone busy.

I love all the Soupers I deal with,
so picking just three, was a chore!
Besides, how can you recognize someone
if you've never seen them before?

I decided on Larry and Bob.
My third choice was Linda-Marie.
The guys and I started PS around the same time
and Linda-Marie's been so helpful to me.

I find Larry's talent, second to none.
His range is way out of sight!
The point in his poems is so crystal clear
and reading them, is such a delight!

I chose Bob, for more than Poetry Soup.  
The reason - let me make clear!
We were comrades-in-arms, as the old saying goes,
cause we both had an Air Force career.

Linda-Marie - what can you say?
She's our PS "Belle-of-the-Ball"!
She's our Good-Will Ambassadoress!
Always at our beck-and-call!

These are the three at my table,
I regret they got stuck with me.
It's Larry and Bob and the gal we all love,
our "Sweetheart" Linda-Marie!


Our table:
Ralph Taylor
Larry Belt 
Bob Hinshaw
Linda-Marie the " Sweetheart" of PS
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Devonshire Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Dear Ralph, what a delight it would be to spend time with you, larry and Bob too! Three of my favorite Soupers. So glad your poem placed in the contest. Congratulations, dear. Love, Carolyn
Minardi Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 9:58 AM
this is very interesting poem! I enjoyed every line you served :) Many congrats too!
Onclaud Avatar
July 2, 2011 at 4:16 AM
wishing this can come true, ralph.. special congrats on your shimmering win! :) huggs!
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 6:48 PM
I love the way you pointed out your reasons in picking these three interesting poets for your table, Ralph. A big congrats to this well deserved win.
Gorelick Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 6:40 PM
Congrats on your win..a good time was had by all...BG
Johnson Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 4:03 PM
First rate Ralph. Lcongratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Congratulations on your win in the "A Table of Four" contest Ralph. Love, Carol
La France Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 7:16 AM
Congratulations Ralph on your win in Michaels contest with this wonderful poem. These are people I would like to meet also!
Falotico Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 7:07 AM
Congrats Ralph and thanks so much for supporting my contest.... Michael
Mehta Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 7:07 AM
My congrartulations on this win in the contest of Michael, Ralph
Sweetheart Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 7:03 AM
Congrats Ralph on your excellent win in Michael's contest with your fabulous four poet choices.. wow so wonderful and thankxx for including the "Sweetheart" my friend.. one day come true..
Wesley Avatar
June 24, 2011 at 7:49 PM
A great salute to souls of Soup - wonderful verse and tribute to the great people here.
Fraser Avatar
June 8, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Terrific table you have chosen Ralph. Good luck in Michael's contest. Many thanks for your kind words :)
Hendricks Avatar
June 3, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Nice one, Ralph. Good luck in the contest. Even more so, may this meeting become a reality for you. :))
Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 10:29 PM
gosh, I rarely hear from Larry here. How do you rate?? If he is the one who does the mother in law jokes, he is sure fun. Robert is a great one to write of and Linda too. CUTE rhymes you made for this contest, Ralph. Good choices!
Mehta Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 6:42 PM
Wonderful entry and nicely entertained piece, Ralph
Villanueva Avatar
June 1, 2011 at 7:26 AM
great entry,.. i also joined that contest...hoping to win,...hehehe... --goodluck!!!! ^_^ junjun
Roberts Avatar
May 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM
lovely entry for the contest, good luck
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