Chris Green Poet Rhyme

The Long and Short of It

The long and short of it 

I find the poetry I read
while running through this site
Takes my breath away from me
and makes me want to write

But when I sit to do the same
with thoughts I have to share
I drop the pen and realize
that I can not compare

For here I find so many words
from in your hearts so deep
Emotions put down on the page
within my mind do seep

Amazing is a word I’ve used
describing what I see
Every day there’s something new
right there in front of me

I’d really like to name you all
but please don’t take this wrong
My list would have so many names
and make this thing too long

I know that none of you would stay
and read this to the end
So I’ll just say to everyone
my thanks to you again

And those of you now reading this,
to each and every one
You make this site a special place,
each day with you is fun

So now with that I’ll end this piece,
I’m happy to report
I managed to thank everyone
while keeping this quite short

Soup Poets…there are none better

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Lynn Marie March 15, 2017 at 11:46 PM ...I could read you for days... you are THAT good a writer :-) I learn so much from reading poems here, I find my mind whirling with ideas and new words...it is a wonderful feeling to be inspired and though I don't write often, I still feel it...and that means everything to me.:-) Thank you. Wonderfully heartfelt Chris :-) a fave, 7+ blessings, lynn

Doug Vinson March 10, 2017 at 2:37 PM Chris. : ) A crackling, jaunty good read. The Seeker is right - and in reality I can't see your pen dropped much at all, given the ever-smooth and ever-flowing nature of what you give us. To be dreadfully serious in a general way, I do think that reading the many poems here makes one a better writer, not that instant genius will then promptly strike, but that at the least a slow osmosis occurs - we see and pick up bits of the genius of others, the images of heart, the turns of phrase. Chris Green March 10, 2017 at 2:45 PM I couldn't agree with you more Doug. When I look back and some of my older work, it is so obvious that I have learned so much from all I come in contact with and read here and other places. I am still learning and I am sure, years from now it will be no different. Thanks so much for reading and commenting.

Old Buck March 10, 2017 at 12:39 PM Chris: Seldom do I find a work I'd like to steal and post as my own. :o) This has said most beautifully what many of us feel and can't express. Thank you for sharing those thoughts and more with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck Chris Green March 10, 2017 at 1:21 PM I appreciate your kind thoughts Old Buck. Thanks so much my friend.

Alexis Y. March 9, 2017 at 9:26 PM Hi Chris, You have penned a lovely and thoughtful tribute to the soup community. You said it all and so much more. I'm so happy you're here. A without a doubt seven and a fav:-) Alexis Chris Green March 10, 2017 at 11:53 AM Thank you so very much my sweet friend. I am happy you liked this one. I am happy you are here too. :)

Sara Ella March 9, 2017 at 5:22 PM your poem says it all Chris - this community is filled with awesome poetry by awesome people like you <3 Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 5:31 PM Thank you Sara so much. :)

Jan Allison March 9, 2017 at 5:17 PM what a lovely tribute Chris - I read avidly on the site and that is the way I have learned so so much in just three years. I am in awe of the creativity of so many talented people it really is a 'souper' place to learn:-) There is a place for us all in the soup bowl even for me and my poopy poems:-) hugs Jan xx Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 5:31 PM Thanks Jan. Your comment got me thinking, in the 70's we had pop art but here on soup in 2017, we have poop art thanks to you. :)

Tim Smith March 9, 2017 at 5:17 PM It is a nice place to call home. Happy to have you aboard. Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 5:30 PM Thanks so much Tim. Happy to be on board. :)

Lisa Ricci March 9, 2017 at 4:55 PM --Smile-- Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 5:30 PM :)

Heidi Sands March 9, 2017 at 3:55 PM Thank you for the kind tribute to all Chris, and for sharing your beautiful poetry with us. :) Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 4:50 PM Thank you Heidi for always being a ray of sunshine in my day.

Eileen Manassian March 9, 2017 at 3:53 PM :) Lovely piece, Chris. I'm glad I read this tonight. This place is pretty special in many ways. Hugs Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 4:49 PM Thank you so very much Eileen. I am thrilled you liked this one.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 9, 2017 at 3:49 PM My much over used word: "awesome!" applies again here. Your heart it pours out of your words and daily brings me (and am sure everyone else here)cheer. Thank you Chris! You make the soup a nourishing dish. Much love and thank you dear! xomo Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 4:49 PM Wow, thank you so much Maureen, what a nice thing to say to me. I appreciate you so much my friend.

Lisa Ricci March 9, 2017 at 3:45 PM Right back at you Chris. And this is the long short of it. Your work amazes me always. Well done and I second your thoughts. Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 4:48 PM Thank you so very much Lisa for always leaving such kind thoughts for me.

Charmaine Chircop March 9, 2017 at 3:41 PM Yes ...and you are a certified souper too now :).Thanks for being here, and for this lovely tribute to all.You are a breath of fresh air. A Fave. Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 4:48 PM Aw, thanks so much sweet Charmaine. A certified souper, I like that. :)

Debbie Duncan March 9, 2017 at 3:38 PM Very nice, I feel the same when I read. And I think I wish I'd wrote that :) Chris Green March 9, 2017 at 4:47 PM Thanks so much again Debbie. I appreciate your visits to my poetry.