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The Quintessence of Nothing

Don’t say it, please. I’m not asking for compliments. I am not a poet. I prefer free verse. No rhyme. No iambic pentameter. No metaphors. Just plain words For I am a wordsmith. Best I stop writing For I am The quintessence of nothing. Note: I might occasionally post something, I require no views or comments.

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Valsa George

Date: 3/7/2025 8:21:00 PM

Why do you come to such conclusions? Your poems are first rate and they are read by many. You get so much of positive comments, perhaps more than many others get here. So be confident and keep writing with new verve. Always I enjoy reading your poems.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/6/2025 12:58:00 AM

You are very good with your poems, Victor, let no one discourage you... I love reading you anytime:)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/4/2025 2:04:00 AM

Dear Victor, you underestimate your worth as a poet. Though I’m not fond of free verse, I much prefer poems that rhyme. But each poet to their own, whatever one prefers, its verse… Beryl

Maria Williams

Date: 3/4/2025 1:34:00 AM

Dearest Victor, how happy I am to see you back here, and posting. You will always be a Poet of great merit, and far from 'The quintessence of nothing'.Hugs

Michael Tor

Date: 2/28/2025 5:29:00 PM

Victor I did not know you did Night of Love In Andalusia with Maria Williams and Ron. I just saw the video on YouTube loved your lyrics in the video great Collaboration with Maria and Ron Victor. I commented on the video. Now getting back to your poem. You are all the things you say you aren't. I know you don't need these accolades but here goes. Your a great writer, your stories are the best on the Soup and your poetry we all love. If you write poetry you are my friend a poet and you are a...

Michael Tor
Date: 2/28/2025 5:32:00 PM

my friend a fine one at that. I personally love your themes and thoughts and true stories. You are also a gentleman and a man with much class. One more thing Victor your honesty speaks volumes... God bless you my friend what ever you are, you are great at it...

Sally Eslinger

Date: 2/28/2025 9:29:00 AM

Hi! Victor, i’ve been finding these same thoughts in myself latey…& didn’t kbow the tag “wordsmith,” but like it. As i write this, i feel lines of inspired response stirring…i do disagree in a way…Fromm your pen, I have read on here , some exquisite, true poems…but, does every mark of a paintbrush make the holder of the brush an artist? Make the mark art? Age old ?s…Faving. Sending love to you

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/27/2025 3:57:00 PM

Great poem, Victor. I love reading your stories! :)

Yann Rolland

Date: 2/27/2025 9:38:00 AM

totally agree with the not poet thing, i don't like titles, enjoyed your words

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/27/2025 7:17:00 AM

- I agree with, Joe ... "the language of the heart" - I write for my own pleasure :) - hugs

Joe Dimino

Date: 2/27/2025 6:19:00 AM

Ok, Victor...enough with the joking. You know you would be sorely missed around here, your stories greatly admired and appreciated. Each one, one of a kind. Poetry transcends rhyme and meter -- it is the language of the heart. Love your stories!