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The Gathering - Poetrysoup Convention

A poetrySoup convention was once a fantasy
But this forthcoming June it will be a reality.

Ottawa, Canada is the chosen location
For all you poets it’s an open invitation
On your booking form use code 423
And get a discount on the entrance fee.

Poets will travel from countries afar
By train, plane, boat and motor car
Converging on Canada for this event
In line's garden in a super deluxe tent.

Poetry readings with dancing and singing
A full sized bar for chatting and drinking
Line is looking for best poet of all time
So enter your sonnet, haiku or rhyme.

So do come and join us for three days of fun
Long range forecast is good with plenty of sun
On the very last night and just after dinner
Our host will speak and announce the winner.

Start making arrangements and book your seat
It's a golden opportunity for all of us to meet
And if it's successful and I am sure it will be
So same time next year so keep early June free.




Written on 7th March 2019

For The First Annual PoetrySoup Convention poetry contest.

Sponsored by Line Gauthier.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2019

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John Watt Date: 11/13/2020 5:40:00 PM I was about to ask you who all attended this festive event last year, but reading the comments I see it was a fictional writing. Still, it would sure be a wonderful event to meet all the far away Soupers and hear them read their poetry live. Belated congrats on your winning poem! ~ John Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 11/14/2020 3:34:00 AM Thank you very much John, it would be amazing if such an event was possible, the idea was discussed a while back but sadly nothing came of it. Tom

Alexis Y. Date: 3/24/2019 8:10:00 AM Hi Tom, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your well deserved win:-) Alexis Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/24/2019 12:37:00 PM Thank you Alexis, see you in Canada. Tom.

Sandra Haight Date: 3/23/2019 5:02:00 PM Yes, very creative for sure, Tom. And I like the peppy rhythm and salesmanship tone. Do wish it could become a reality. Congratulations on your fine podium win. Sandra :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/23/2019 5:33:00 PM Thank you Sandra, there were some brilliant entries for the contest, hopefully one day it might happen. Tom.

Line Gauthier Date: 3/23/2019 4:58:00 PM Congrats on your win with this well penned poem, Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/23/2019 5:31:00 PM Thank you very much Line, It would be great if it did actually become a reality some day. Thank you too for hosting the contest. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/15/2019 1:43:00 PM ;) Wonder if Line is prepared to provide food and beverages for a few thousand Soupers. A very creative entry, Tom! I think it would be fun to gather this way and maybe one day we will. Best wishes in Line's contest! Hugs, carolyn Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/15/2019 2:31:00 PM Thank you Carolyn, I think Line may have to take out a massive loan to pay for the catering lol. Be great if if it ever happened though, many have said the idea has been raised but nothing ever came of it. Tom.

Heidi Sands Date: 3/14/2019 4:18:00 PM This sounds so fun! A great poem Tom! :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/15/2019 4:26:00 AM Thank you Heidi, would be good if it ever happened. Three days of drinking , oh and poetry lol. Tom.

Lindsay Laurie Date: 3/12/2019 1:44:00 AM G'day Tom … my gosh, I can see a huge swapping of ideas, stories, and humour before the winner is announced - well written again Tom - Lindsay Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/12/2019 3:58:00 AM Thanks Lindsay, it would be an unforgettable experience for sure. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/11/2019 4:18:00 PM Love it, Tom! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/11/2019 4:59:00 PM Thank you Kim, happy you liked it. Tom.

Arturo Michael Date: 3/11/2019 2:47:00 PM Well advertised...I'll be there... Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/11/2019 2:54:00 PM Promises to be a great event, don't forget to use the code lol.

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/10/2019 8:52:00 PM I'd 'book' my reservations now, but the most I can come up with is a poem... ~ Sad in Chicago. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/11/2019 6:37:00 AM That's fine, don't forget to use the booking code lol. Tom.

Nette Onclaud Date: 3/10/2019 3:33:00 PM actually, years ago i planned a soup safari but due to time constraints, this was shelved... keeping my fingers crossed, tom... huggs Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/10/2019 5:16:00 PM Thanks Nette, It would be great if it happened, it would certainly be a memorable occasion. Tom.

Silent One Date: 3/10/2019 11:25:00 AM Surely it has to be in England! Great poem for the contest Tom.. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/10/2019 12:52:00 PM Good point S.O., perhaps in Stratford on Avon, home of the bard. About 25 mins from me lol.

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 3/10/2019 10:08:00 AM A rather super write Tom, A PS convention would be really fab! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/10/2019 12:50:00 PM Thanks very much Gordon, it would be great if it happened. Tom

Ravi Sathasivam Date: 3/10/2019 3:03:00 AM Sounds like a golden opportunity and grand party too. Best of luck in the contest. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/10/2019 3:45:00 AM Thank you Ravi, its often been talked about, who knows one day it might happen. Tom.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/9/2019 6:40:00 PM Early June! We were supposed to get out of school on May 22nd. Now were way back to June 6th. If this weather holds, we might have to get out in Mid-June. This will not work for teachers, my friend. I will have to skip this one. Nicely done, of course, Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/9/2019 11:58:00 PM Thanks Caren, I'm sure we could get the organisers to shift the dates forward. Tom.

Judy Ball Date: 3/9/2019 3:14:00 PM WoW! Sounds like so much fun but though I live in Alberta it's a bit far for me to go right now. Sorry I'm going to miss such a great time and chance to meet so many great poets. Great job here. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/9/2019 11:56:00 PM Thank you Judy, it would be fantastic to actually meet up with folk on here. Tom.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 3/9/2019 2:34:00 PM Sounds like a grand party! Best of luck in the contest! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/9/2019 11:55:00 PM Thank you very much Michelle, it certainly would be. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/9/2019 1:52:00 PM - It would be a long journey, my friend .... but an experience I would never forget - An golden opportunity :) - Good luck in the contest, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/9/2019 11:54:00 PM Thank you Sunshine, it would be an unforgettable experience for sure. Tom.

Timothy Mcguire Date: 3/8/2019 9:34:00 PM After I go to my convention Ill come to yours! :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/9/2019 6:47:00 AM Deal Timothy, but with all the different locations planned we'll have severe jetlag lol.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/8/2019 7:42:00 PM A really nice job describing it, Tom. How wonderful it would be to all get together! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/9/2019 6:46:00 AM I know Andrea, but as the saying goes, never say never. Tom.

Nette Onclaud Date: 3/8/2019 6:04:00 PM you should work in an advertising firm, tom... very nicely done! it would be a dream fulfilled should we all get together!..huggs Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/9/2019 6:45:00 AM Thanks nette, it would be a fantastic event if it did. Tom.

Barbara Gorelick Date: 3/8/2019 10:53:00 AM You rock! ..This is a winner for sure. BTW, I'll try to make it. BG Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/8/2019 11:00:00 AM Thank you very much Barbara, such an event would be unforgettable for sure. Tom.

M. L. Kiser Date: 3/8/2019 10:28:00 AM Sounds like it will be a real thrill. Although, I'm not able to make it there; I hope it's all everyone wishes. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/8/2019 10:57:00 AM Thanks M.L., would be fantastic if it happened though, to actually meet the people behind the poems. Tom.

Alexis Y. Date: 3/8/2019 9:35:00 AM WoW! Tom, Sounds like we are going to have so much fun. I like how you incorporated all the fun festivities! You make your reader so excited to attend such an event. Got to go, got to get my plane ticket ! Best wishes in the contest:-) Alexis Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/8/2019 10:55:00 AM Thanks Alexis, don't forget code 423 lol. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 3/8/2019 9:31:00 AM About five years ago I had suggested something like that to take place . It was just an idea . The reply was , Yes, it could be a lots of fun! Finally takes place in my second country: Canada! Marvelous news announced in a wonderful poem by a beloved poet: You my friend, Tom! Unfortunately I will miss the event but wish all success . Would like to wish LOVE TO REIGN...! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/8/2019 10:54:00 AM Thank you Demetrios, it would be such a memorable event if it ever took place. If you suggested Greece I would be up for it. Share a bottle of wine too. Tom.

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