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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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Cook Avatar
July 6, 2022 at 10:57 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.
Kulkarni Avatar
January 3, 2022 at 11:24 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed reading your poem Mark!!
George Avatar
December 25, 2021 at 9:26 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.
Koplin Avatar
January 2, 2022 at 2:57 PM
Thank you so much! Happy New Year!
Baker Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 5:23 PM
First visir Mark, I'll be back. Fun and entertaining poem Mark. Thank for your take on PoetrySoup folks. Bill
Koplin Avatar
December 15, 2021 at 4:43 AM
Thanks! Grab a bowl.
Bauer Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 3:47 PM
this is so welcoming, mark! how could anyone resist? wonderful poem...
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 3:55 PM
Thanks ilene! Would you care for a beverage or a blanket?
Kavanagh  Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 2:01 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
Koplin Avatar
December 15, 2021 at 10:10 AM
I think Milton is getting the next round
Koplin Avatar
December 15, 2021 at 10:09 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
Roper Avatar
December 15, 2021 at 8:31 AM
Irish cream coffee with a little Brandy please :)
Koplin Avatar
December 15, 2021 at 6:27 AM
Lol, you got it!
Kavanagh  Avatar
December 15, 2021 at 2:23 AM
A tip, when you carry me home just knock on the door and run lol.
Hankins Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 7:13 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?
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 3:23 PM
You guys are awful needy
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 3:22 PM
Don’t forget to leave a tip!
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 3:21 PM
Here ya go!!
Kavanagh  Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 2:34 PM
Leave the bottle on the table bartender, this party is looking good, nobody’s going home just yet lol
Logan Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:15 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.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:50 PM
Lol
Cunningham Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:49 PM
Yes the rumour is true, fine tuning it as we speak.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:25 PM
There is a big bowl of peanuts too. I’d grab some quick, Victor is being a little hoggish with them.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:18 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!
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:17 PM
We have plenty of that right here. Cop a squat and I’ll get your order put in right away!!
Allison Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 12:57 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
Hankins Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 7:08 PM
But, hey, I'm always ready to share.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:23 PM
We’ve got some fresh biscuits that just came out of the oven. I think Milton has the butter over by him.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 12:59 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!
Buhagiar Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 12:50 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.
Hankins Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 7:09 PM
Merry Christmas, Victor. I live alone, too. Belly up to this bar and enjoy yourself. We're all friends here.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:02 PM
We have some hot towels and cold beer, I’ve even got some rum !
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 12:59 PM
What would you like with your soup today?
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 12:57 PM
I’m sorry you are alone Victor, you are always welcome at my table. Merry Christmas my friend!
Scragg Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 11:20 AM
Cool! Love the way you expanded the imagery of the group being called poetry "soup" ... Plenty of treats on here for sure. :-D
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:26 PM
Hey Natasha, can you pass the salt.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 11:25 AM
Thanks Natasha! I appreciate that!
Hankins Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 11:05 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.
Hankins Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 11:41 AM
Tom, I bought the lifetime deluxe membership when I joined.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 11:26 AM
That package is top notch! It’s not me giving the neck massage though. Lol
Cunningham Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Milton, I recommend the deluxe membership.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 11:13 AM
Thanks Milt! There is more good than bad here!
Cunningham Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 10:32 AM
Love it Mark, I'll have piping hot house soup and a cold bud. Tom
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 3:22 PM
Comin up
Cunningham Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 2:26 PM
I'll have a nip of Gentleman Jack, no ice tnx.
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 1:51 PM
Need another beer?
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 10:51 AM
We aim to please!
Cunningham Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 10:39 AM
Now you're talking lol
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 10:35 AM
Thank you sir! Coming right up!!
Koplin Avatar
December 14, 2021 at 10:35 AM
Would you like a hot towel or a soothing neck massage?
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