Too Many To Choose

Who would guess my eagerness
to check in daily on the Soup,
and see what poem is on my screen
The warm embrace, that travels space
And brings me happy hours
There is power in the love that pours
From this unlikely place
Seeping in between the lines,
I feel I know each friendly face
How could I choose just one?
Impossible....it can't be done!
Their praise intermingled with loving
With gentle, advice, smiling and kind
Taking time to listen, 
Writing their words that make eyes glisten
They offer words to soothe a troubled soul
Or warm a spirit with cheerful, encouragement, 
Adding pleasure to an ordinary day.
In a vast and troubled world
While pace of life, 
Time, money and strife
Often tear apart the underpinnings 
Of daily life
Who are these strangers
With such open hearts and willing purpose
Willing to reach across an unseen space
And lift the hearts of friends they've never met?
Never met,.......outside the Internet.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Romero Avatar
October 9, 2008 at 8:56 AM
a poem of today, it is like just yeterday a poem was found and by some one in arms reach, today only surfers read our thoughts, keep on writing on.
Wood Avatar
October 8, 2008 at 10:23 AM
AWWWW! You are the epitome of this poem! Thank you for this lovely work and for all your compassionate comments.
Degenhardt Avatar
October 6, 2008 at 9:44 AM
Certainly sounds like the many people here at this site starting with you. Excellent and so clearly received and understood. Michael
Strand Avatar
October 5, 2008 at 8:33 AM
You have a special place here Carrie.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Buys Avatar
October 5, 2008 at 7:14 AM
In a world filled with ugly, this is a gentle reminder that there is still a lot of good out there. A uplifting and gentle poem. Well done. Love Heidie
Lakhera Avatar
October 5, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Hi Carrie, this is really so beautiful. A great tribute to everyone here. Loved it:)Take care, Chitra
White Avatar
October 4, 2008 at 10:51 AM
is is not a beautiful thing, to reach out to people that we probably will never meet, just beautiful, take care D-nyce
Winter Avatar
October 4, 2008 at 10:15 AM
YOU too Miss Carrie. Beautiful tribute to the friendships, kindness, encouragement and support from so many on this wonderful site. Love, Shar
Torres Avatar
October 4, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Carrie this is so sweet. I love this message. You are one of those strangers Great write thank you for your kind comments blessings Michael
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