Jerry T Curtis Poet Quatrain

To the Past Poets

Often when I sit to write
My mind will wander off
And I think of all the poets
The Soup has gain, then lost

I hope for health and happiness 
For each and everyone
And that they keep on writing 
For profit or for fun

I know life keeps one busy
With it's twisting and it's turnings
But I would like for them to know
We'll keep a candle burning

Although I did't know them well
Their poems spoke to me
And touched a spot within my heart
In camaraderie

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Niyna Desangre June 29, 2019 at 9:13 PM Very caring and considerate of the arts, the artists, the world of expression. Touching, moving, and endearing. Best to you. ~~~Niyna

Mahtab Bangalee June 25, 2019 at 1:36 AM Although I did't know them well Their poems spoke to me...........// exactly expressed you are; beautiful poem penned

Sharon Gulley February 2, 2016 at 10:05 AM A wonderful tribute, Jerry to the poets of the past and I bet if they could read this, they would appreciate you and your kind words from your heart.......Sharon : ) Jerry T Curtis February 3, 2016 at 5:30 AM Thank you Sharon---I wrote this with Brenda and Andy in mind---I do miss them and their poetry

Robert Nehls February 1, 2016 at 6:26 AM Hi Jerry. How are you, my friend? I hope all is well. Great tribute to the poets that are no longer at the Soup, that have touched your heart. I think I'll read a couple more of your because I love the rhyming and flow. Have a beautiful day... Robert. Jerry T Curtis February 3, 2016 at 5:28 AM I'm just glad you're not on of them, my friend, it's been great to hear from you......

Lindsay Laurie January 31, 2016 at 6:59 PM G'day Jerry ... a fine tribute mate and hopefully many will return - Lindsay Jerry T Curtis February 3, 2016 at 5:31 AM Thanks Lindsay----some do have a way of popping in and out

Laura Leiser January 29, 2016 at 11:02 PM This is a kind tribute to the poets that have come and gone, Jerry. Very thoughtful:) Jerry T Curtis February 3, 2016 at 5:36 AM Thank you Laura, It feels like family here, if nothing else, we all share this time and place together---and I hate to see someone go.

Tim Smith January 29, 2016 at 9:33 PM beautifully said my friend Jerry T Curtis February 3, 2016 at 5:33 AM Don't worry Timmy, you're still here....just kidding my friend---thank you for the kind comment