The Poetry Soup

Belly up to the table, our soup is well liked.
Just don’t drink the cool aid, I think it’s been spiked.

Come and get it while it’s hot, it’s the best I’ve been told.
Beware of the poets who like their soup cold.

Our table is large, there are plenty of seats.
You can sit for a spell and enjoy some good eats.

If it’s been a rough day and you are feeling subpar.
We have ice cold beer, on tap at the bar.

Everyone is welcome, come and give it a go.
You might become famous you just never know.

Our poets are diverse, each flavor unique.
Welcome to our club, come in and take a peek.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 7/6/2022 10:57:00 PM
I have a confession, don't tell my husband!...I spent the night with another man. Pain kept me awake all night but Mark kept me entertained until dawn. I laughed, I cried, I lamented, I pondered. Mark, you were the best companion to lighten my dark night. May your pen never run dry. Thank you.
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Date: 1/3/2022 11:24:00 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed reading your poem Mark!!
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Date: 12/25/2021 9:26:00 PM
Indeed Poetry soup is a delectable nourishment. In this frosty cold season , a bowl of steaming poetry soup is so enjoyable . Here is everything needed to suit to our taste...Thanks a lot for your hearty invitation, Mark . A beautiful write.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 1/2/2022 2:57:00 PM
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
Date: 12/14/2021 5:23:00 PM
First visir Mark, I'll be back. Fun and entertaining poem Mark. Thank for your take on PoetrySoup folks. Bill
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/15/2021 4:43:00 AM
Thanks! Grab a bowl.
Date: 12/14/2021 3:47:00 PM
this is so welcoming, mark! how could anyone resist? wonderful poem...
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 3:55:00 PM
Thanks ilene! Would you care for a beverage or a blanket?
Date: 12/14/2021 2:01:00 PM
Well you’ve certainly laid on a nice spread Mark, how could I pass this one by without a visit, a Gin & Tonic and good company is all I need, a great novel idea, cheers David
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/15/2021 10:10:00 AM
I think Milton is getting the next round
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/15/2021 10:09:00 AM
You’re in luck Eve, that’s the house specialty, coming right up! Don’t mind these other guys, they’ve been tipping them back all night
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Eve Roper
Date: 12/15/2021 8:31:00 AM
Irish cream coffee with a little Brandy please :)
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/15/2021 6:27:00 AM
Lol, you got it!
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David Kavanagh
Date: 12/15/2021 2:23:00 AM
A tip, when you carry me home just knock on the door and run lol.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/14/2021 7:13:00 PM
Mark, I guess I'll have a vodka martini. Just pass the vermouth cork over the top. I like it very dry! Absolut will do just fine. Shake it, don't stir, okay?
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 3:23:00 PM
You guys are awful needy
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 3:22:00 PM
Don’t forget to leave a tip!
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 3:21:00 PM
Here ya go!!
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David Kavanagh
Date: 12/14/2021 2:34:00 PM
Leave the bottle on the table bartender, this party is looking good, nobody’s going home just yet lol
Date: 12/14/2021 1:15:00 PM
I'd like to order cheese nachos, cold beer on tap, and poem readings about pleasant things. Peace and brotherhood would ring out in that room. Put the darts away.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 1:50:00 PM
Lol
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/14/2021 1:49:00 PM
Yes the rumour is true, fine tuning it as we speak.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 1:25:00 PM
There is a big bowl of peanuts too. I’d grab some quick, Victor is being a little hoggish with them.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 1:18:00 PM
I heard a rumor that Tom is coming back later dressed as Santa and he’s going to read a Christmas tale for all to enjoy!
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 1:17:00 PM
We have plenty of that right here. Cop a squat and I’ll get your order put in right away!!
Date: 12/14/2021 12:57:00 PM
I am so glad I came back today to read this gem Mark, am hoping my muse is back... have suffered with the negativity here lately and not even wanted to log on which is so unlike me, keep on spilling the ink:-) hugs Jan xx
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/14/2021 7:08:00 PM
But, hey, I'm always ready to share.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 1:23:00 PM
We’ve got some fresh biscuits that just came out of the oven. I think Milton has the butter over by him.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 12:59:00 PM
Thanks Jan, it’s good to have you back. Pull up a chair and take a load off. I’ll fetch ya a bowl!
Date: 12/14/2021 12:50:00 PM
I live alone and have very little time for poetry soup, perhaps two or three hours. So I suffer when my followers skip a day or two.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/14/2021 7:09:00 PM
Merry Christmas, Victor. I live alone, too. Belly up to this bar and enjoy yourself. We're all friends here.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 1:02:00 PM
We have some hot towels and cold beer, I’ve even got some rum !
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 12:59:00 PM
What would you like with your soup today?
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 12:57:00 PM
I’m sorry you are alone Victor, you are always welcome at my table. Merry Christmas my friend!
Date: 12/14/2021 11:20:00 AM
Cool! Love the way you expanded the imagery of the group being called poetry "soup" ... Plenty of treats on here for sure. :-D
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 1:26:00 PM
Hey Natasha, can you pass the salt.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 11:25:00 AM
Thanks Natasha! I appreciate that!
Date: 12/14/2021 11:05:00 AM
Absolutely marvelous, Mark. We needed this little boost right now. Thank you for the light-hearted couplets of the kind that have made me proud to be a member here on Poetry Soup.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 12/14/2021 11:41:00 AM
Tom, I bought the lifetime deluxe membership when I joined.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 11:26:00 AM
That package is top notch! It’s not me giving the neck massage though. Lol
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/14/2021 11:18:00 AM
Milton, I recommend the deluxe membership.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 11:13:00 AM
Thanks Milt! There is more good than bad here!
Date: 12/14/2021 10:32:00 AM
Love it Mark, I'll have piping hot house soup and a cold bud. Tom
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 3:22:00 PM
Comin up
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/14/2021 2:26:00 PM
I'll have a nip of Gentleman Jack, no ice tnx.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 1:51:00 PM
Need another beer?
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 10:51:00 AM
We aim to please!
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/14/2021 10:39:00 AM
Now you're talking lol
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 10:35:00 AM
Thank you sir! Coming right up!!
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Mark Koplin
Date: 12/14/2021 10:35:00 AM
Would you like a hot towel or a soothing neck massage?
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