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The Tale of Poetry Soup Forest

There's a defender among us, a friend who never surrenders or concedes No thief is he, who offers encouragement to people with his kind deeds A rapscallion, devoted to negativity, brings gloom to Poetry Soup Forest, a site near a troll bridge where scoundrels live. To this, many will attest! To lay hold of the poetry kingdom, yon sheriff set a price upon the head of the well-loved hero, Sir Kindness and his loyal band, so it's been said Oh, disgruntled one of what crime do ye think Sir Kindness a criminal? The scoundrel blubbered a bit and said, "I'll find one that's subliminal." A sinister smile played across her lips as her crazed demeaner grew weird "Nay," the cry from many supporters, "Sir Kindness is not to be feared!" He only bites the butts of those who try to make blameless poets cry Never would he hurt the innocent; only hypocrites who continue to lie News from the forest says there are lots of disguises worn in the realm, behind masked faces and fake identities, they ambush among the elm I cannot expose the reprobates' names, although if I had my druthers. I'd ban them from Poetry Soup Forest, away from my sisters and brothers Little John, the giant, knows the wicked games they desire to play Tuck, the gentle Friar, said they should get on their knees and pray "Sir Kindness is not the one to blame for the injuries done in our wood but I know who is because I saw them acting like they're from the hood!" Will Scarlet gasped and lost his breath when he realized what he'd said I guess those mean dudes will be mad, so they'll hunt me til I'm dead." Tuck scratched his head, trying very hard to figure out what Will meant "Hmmm," he said then mumbled, "Those charlatans have need to repent" Twas no secret in the forest, the haughties were not as people thought They frown as if being hounded, but the corrupt ones have been caught Tis true the madame, long gone a maiden, reminisces of decades past She's better known as Negative Nelly, a Barbarian who likes to lambast Will Scarlet, handsomest of the lot, swore an oath that the tale is true, but don't ask him how he knew, for he'd just wink and say "Whoo hoo!" This story continues, for Sir Kindness still lives within the forest glades, and the villains still wish to put him down with pencil-sharpened blades The moral to this story is...Wait! There is no moral point worth making, no boundaries to be taken and no territories for anyone to be staking These characters may be make believe. I'll let you decide on your own Bigots in Poetry Soup Forest won't stop a bulldog from chewing his bone Sir Kindness and those who believe in him are exactly where they belong. The forest should be fun for everyone, as long as they do nothing wrong.

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Date: 3/13/2022 4:12:00 PM
Hmm Jenna you don't say..' Mean spirited Denizens with 'false masks'.. Well all Masks Are false..) There is always something behind A mask.. Just mark these words.) Now where Was I.? Oh yes Masks and meanings..' cares or Lack, help or attack pays to note; over time the Effect and actions.' Whether to attract or repel Lord I detest any vindictive moves and indeed Negative distractions '
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Jenna Logan
Date: 5/26/2022 1:44:00 AM
It’s such folly to pick on the innocent. I cannot condone such actions. Thus, this write.
Date: 1/10/2022 4:32:00 PM
Hello Jenna ... a tale and a half indeed. Sometimes I think these protagonists are just stirrers who wouldn't know a poem if it bit them on the bum - well done Jenna - Lindsay
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/12/2022 6:06:00 PM
Hey, Lindsay. I think your assessment is spot on. Thanks for the support.
Date: 1/7/2022 9:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your tale of intrigue, kindness and darkness that lurks in our corner of the Forest. Black Forest Cake has a cherry on top…here’s hoping. Great POTD!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/7/2022 10:09:00 AM
Thanks for the comments and the cake, Kim. I'd love a slice.
Date: 1/5/2022 8:01:00 PM
Most of us here feel the same as you do, Jenna. And rightfully so...But I'm not sure so many can say it as well as you have, direct and to the point. Belated Congrats on POTD. Hugs Charlie
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/6/2022 2:22:00 AM
Thank you for the sweet comments and the hugs, Charlie. I’m enjoying both very much.
Date: 1/5/2022 4:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your potd, Jenna. Some things never change around here...more's the pity, but good job with your comparisons.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/5/2022 2:23:00 PM
Thanks so much, Lin. I've heard that you had more than your share of such nastiness with which to deal.
Date: 1/4/2022 4:29:00 PM
Congrats on your POTD with your brilliant tale of arboreal outlaws fighting injustice. A clever idea indeed… sorry I missed it on the day. Well done. Terry
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/4/2022 5:12:00 PM
Thanks a lot, Terry. I'm smiling to learn you like it.
Date: 1/4/2022 3:45:00 AM
A belated congrats Jenna on your POTD honors for your satirical triumph!!!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/4/2022 5:27:00 AM
Good day to you, Mike, and thanks ever so much for your congrats.
Date: 1/3/2022 11:16:00 PM
Jenna, am I so naive? Being a newbie I know nothing about the internal politics. Only know this is a powerful satire reprimanding some black sheep...here, stalking the Soup forest. Can't figure out who he/ she is ! At this point ignorance is bliss. I don't know how I happened to mix up my comment for John with your poem. However thanks for the great gesture of letting him know . Congratulations Jenna on your POTD and for this rightful tirade.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/4/2022 2:50:00 AM
Hi Valsa. Thank you for the kind comments. Telling John about the great comments you'd left for him was the kind of gesture everyone on the site should make. It wasn't your mistake, but a glitch that happens sometimes. Best way to avoid it is to click on the poet's site to comment so it won't travel to the previous or next potd. Stay in bliss mode and enjoy posting your positive poetry.
Date: 1/3/2022 11:32:00 AM
Jenna, congratulations for your POTD honors with your wonderful allegorical tale based on Sherwood Forest where Sir Kindness is the model - a model for all of us to aspire to here on the soup. Great lesson told in story poetry. Happy New Year! Sending you blessings of joy for the new year.
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Sam Kauffman
Date: 1/4/2022 11:38:00 AM
Jenna, I know you are an artist and a wonderful poet. Is the illustration added to the poem one of yours?
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:53:00 AM
Thanks a lot, Sam. Now, if only those who try to spoil our woods can behave, and stop trying to hit others with poison pens, the forest would be a place of sweet retreat.
Date: 1/3/2022 11:05:00 AM
Jenna, you really let your imagination go with this Sherwood forest analogy, such an apt allegory for our Soup "forest". It's hard to imagine why people need to snipe and gripe when this is stated as a site for encouragement. Grateful for those who call a spade a spade and staunch the advance of the trolls. Seems like every few months the problem reappears. Really enjoyed the read and glad to see you receiving POTD acknowledgement. Congrats ~ John
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 5:57:00 PM
It hasn’t been terribly devastating. I’m fine now. Thank you, John.
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John Watt
Date: 1/3/2022 5:49:00 PM
Jenna, I hope you are feeling 100% very soon. Covid certainly doesn't seem to have slowed down your creativity and inspiration one bit, though!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:49:00 AM
John, I just chalk up their bitter attitudes to a few things, none of them delightful. Thanks so much for your support. Look below; there’s a potd message for you from Valsa.
Date: 1/3/2022 9:21:00 AM
what a wonderful tale Jenna, many congrats on POTD I am grinning from ear to ear for you:-) hugs jan xx
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:47:00 AM
Thank you so very much, Jan.
Date: 1/3/2022 8:11:00 AM
My God! By God! Great Narrative! I missed your poems for some time. This, indeed, is a great work. Congratulations!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:46:00 AM
I was out for a while with Covid. Thanks for noticing and for your comments, Chris.
Date: 1/3/2022 7:17:00 AM
A wonderful tale of a hero of the land, well written by Jenna's, poetress hand. I too will stand along with this one, until the day there's no longer a sun. A favorite forsure, Jenna. Congrats on POTD and Happy New Year! Bill
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:45:00 AM
Thanks for facing it, Bill. Several Poets have been taking a stand against those who lurk in the forest. Happy New Year wishes for you, too.
Date: 1/3/2022 6:37:00 AM
Jenna, excellent and well penned !Poetry Soup has always been my safe harbor and it hurts when respect for all does not prevail. Congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:40:00 AM
I would like it to serve as a safe harbor for everyone…How peaceful it would be without bigotry and hypocrisy. Thanks so much for your kind thoughts, Constance.
Date: 1/3/2022 5:21:00 AM
Let peace and tranquility reign, amen! Congrats on POTD, Jenna
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:38:00 AM
Thank you, Seeker.
Date: 1/3/2022 3:15:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD Jenna! Enjoy your well deserved honor today! Continue to fight the good fight! You rock!!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:37:00 AM
Aww thank you, Mark, for so many things.
Date: 1/3/2022 3:12:00 AM
Love it Jenna, a tale that is true in the PS forest, congratulations on POTD! :)
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:37:00 AM
Thanks so much, Tania. Love your new avatar!
Date: 1/3/2022 2:52:00 AM
- Described wonderful, Jenna ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ... best wishes for the new year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:36:00 AM
Great to see you, Anne-Lise and thanks!
Date: 1/3/2022 1:42:00 AM
Back with congratulations Jenna on POTD, and so well deserved for this epic write, cheers David
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:35:00 AM
Thank you for being in that number, David. Cheers!
Date: 1/3/2022 12:39:00 AM
Hi John, Love the title a lot in keeping with the spirit of the poem. The old days of gold are gone, never to return....! But let us grow old with grace believing that the best is yet to come. Great write with a dash of humor and Congrats on your POTD
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/4/2022 5:28:00 AM
You're welcome, John.
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John Watt
Date: 1/3/2022 5:44:00 PM
Thank you Valsa for your lovely thoughts, and thank you Jenna for letting me know!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:35:00 AM
Sorry Valsa. I’ll let him know.
Date: 1/3/2022 12:38:00 AM
Well done Miss Jenna! Well written…..Cheers Debx
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:34:00 AM
Thanks a bunch, Deb.
Date: 1/3/2022 12:32:00 AM
Had only just commented on this one and looked in on POTD and so I'm back to say congratulations on POTD, a well deserved honour Jenna. Tom
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 11:33:00 AM
You made a quick trip back since you’re usually the first to acknowledge potd. Thank you, kindly…Sir. ;)
Date: 1/3/2022 12:03:00 AM
The forest is a place of encouragement, a place where we can all share our stories and encourage each other. It isn't a place to bully or insult others and I hope it's now a thing of the past. Love how you wove the story of Robin and his merry men into your verse Jenna. Tom
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/3/2022 7:04:00 AM
I hope so too, Tom. It was on a whimsy that I found a comparison between Sherwood and PS Forest. The characters fell into place.
Date: 1/2/2022 11:00:00 AM
A fair lady’s tale Jenna, never thought of the soup as a forest, although I have got lost in here with disbelief many times, your metaphors and characters are so creative, such a well written piece, dispelling those and their resurgent dark ages of non enlightenment, cheers David
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/2/2022 1:36:00 PM
Humility…I also admire that
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David Kavanagh
Date: 1/2/2022 1:16:00 PM
I’m no hero Jenna, perhaps an antihero lol, I just won’t listen to crap and bullying, or pander for a quiet life, I’ll be first to admit I’m wrong if I misinterpret a poem or situation, cheers David
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/2/2022 12:25:00 PM
David, actually there are several heroes who try to keep the forest a safe place, and I count you among them. Thanks for speaking out when needed to set things right. Your support is sincerely appreciated.
Date: 1/2/2022 7:00:00 AM
What a wonderful and descriptive write Jenna! The forest is a beautiful and peaceful place but there are those who always seem to try their best to disturb that peace. Ignoring those troublesome trolls will never work, there will forever be the need for a select few to keep watch and maintain the peace. Absolutely brilliant what you have done here. A fav for me!!!
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Mark Koplin
Date: 1/2/2022 8:31:00 AM
Thank you for writing and sharing!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/2/2022 7:34:00 AM
... and so, the tale continues, for lurking in the undergrowth are those who take pot shots at decent poets who are here to share their poetry. I had such fun writing this from the perspective of Robin Hood and his band of merry men. Thank you so very much for faving this one, kind sir.

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