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The Soup

Unconfounded by a doltish lack
of general public adoration,
our poetry we'll offer here --
and bend each other's hungry ears
in supportive, negotiated pacts
of (mostly) mutual appreciation.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Makama Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 8:45 AM
Good lines and a wonderful message relayed so plainly and transparently. A def7
Guzzi Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 8:18 PM
so true! Glad to have you on board. Light & Love
Debole Avatar
January 24, 2015 at 7:24 PM
...now...in the spirit of mutual appreciation I am thanking you for reading my poem about the Soup and have enjoyed reading yours!
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
January 23, 2015 at 2:30 PM
Now that's mighty kind a reminder. Hats!
Manassian Avatar
January 18, 2015 at 5:11 PM
Ha! ;) Loved that (mostly) bit. Lovely poem. I am here to offer my appreciation for it. It is a lovely Soup Bowl...most of the time!
Kendrick Avatar
December 24, 2014 at 1:45 PM
Good one ..We are like the statement that iron sharpens..Poets' inspiration gives us all something to spring from to another good work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Andresen Avatar
March 26, 2014 at 6:17 AM
- Well done, Leo !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Walker  Avatar
February 24, 2014 at 8:25 AM
Hello Leo and welcome to poetrysoup.com... Enjoyed your approach and hang-up your coat and write four or five more antedotes... :) Verlena
Dietrich Avatar
February 18, 2014 at 9:47 PM
Exactly, Leo. You captured well the essence of this place!!
A  Avatar
January 21, 2014 at 3:10 PM
Leo, I like how you hand this to us. Thank you....SKAT
Manassian Avatar
January 21, 2014 at 2:07 PM
:) MOSTLY....Nice one there in that last line.....This is a lovely poem. Bend my ears...I'm listening. Thanks for your recent visit to my work.
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