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In praise of UK Poet Extraordinaire, John Read, who has graced our lives with generous humor, measured wisdom, deep understanding, and striking imagery.  Pen on, my friend! 

The Poet, John


Each line the poet delivers
Reveals his passionate heart.
Nuance and beautiful imagery
Set his poetic scenes apart.
Each new thoughtful observance
Is delineated and crystal clear.
In each syllable there is a measured
Symphony for me alone to hear.
He sees what others carelessly overlook.
He feels what they cannot embrace.
Each poem rises with rhyme and rhythm
To the tempo of his God-given grace.
Far above his fellow poets in measured
Skill and well-deserved praise,
He pours himself into every verse
With shining eyes and hopeful gaze.
Sharing wisdom, humor, and honesty,
He draws me in to Read again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Watts Avatar
September 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Hi Chula A nicely written tribute to John I is often nice to recognise a good poet. alway appreciated Cheers Christine
Schlesinger-Fleming Avatar
September 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Thanks, Christine. Nice to hear from you. I appreciate your kind words. God Blees!
Stetson Avatar
September 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Nicely done, Chula.
Schlesinger-Fleming Avatar
September 14, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Thank you, John. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Hello Chula, John will be pleased to see this tribute. Happy new Year. Hugs. /Darlene/
Edmonds  Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 1:33 PM
What a lovely tribute poem you’ve written Chula, for our fellow soupster John Read. As you say he writes with wisdom, humour, honesty and also grace… Beryl
Schlesinger-Fleming Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Thanks so much! He is definitely one of the best. Kind regards
Read Avatar
December 31, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Thank you Chula for your heartwarming poem, you certainly brightened up my day, saving this to my favourite's, sending you my love and best wishes for the new year God bless. xx
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