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7/12/2026 for Tribute- To A Poetrysoup Poet Who Has Passed Away Or A Missing Poet Poetry Contest sponsored by Constance La France

Tribute to Crystol Woods

Sorry to have worried anyone unnecessarily.  To me, Crystol was missing since she hasn't been active in PoetrySoup for some time but was probably doing fine.  In fact, after posting this, a reliable source tells me that Crystol is Alive and Well!

"Lift open to hear The tinkling sound
Of a music box dancer going round and around"
~ from Music Box Dancer by Crystol Woods 

Do you recall our poet, Crystol Woods?
I haven't seen her work in quite a while. 
If you haven't read her, she deals the goods - 
tears, laughter, sincerity and a smile.

About the same time, on Soup we started.
Her presence, known soon after she'd begun, 
shined humanity.  She was big-hearted. 
Her creative contests were always fun. 

She writes a good poem and a good song. 
Will, one fine day, we be happy to find
that she has come back?  And will it be long? 
What kind of questions might come to her mind? 

What color is the sky?  Crystol, it's blue! 
Your poems and words - Crystol, they're so true!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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La France Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
David, a beautiful tribute to Crystol, and congratulations on your win in my Tribute contest, love the image and quote ⭐
Crandall Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Thanks, Constance!😊Glad you liked my picture, and the nice quote from Crystol!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful tribute write. Fun Picture... Have a blessed day/weekend with your win...............
Crandall Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Thanks, Paula!
Ibeh Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Gosh, I really hope Crystol Woods hasn't passed away! Awesome tribute, David. If she has indeed died, may her soul rest in peace.
Crandall Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Edward, after writing this, I was informed that Crystol is alive and well! Luckily for all of us and for Crystol, she's in the "missing poet", not the "poet who has passed away" category, as I figured all along. I will add a note to that effect. I'm sorry to have worried anyone.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 3:38 PM
lovely tribute.
Crandall Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Thanks, Sara!
Canerdy Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 8:28 AM
David, your tribute is well-written and very moving. Janice
Crandall Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Thanks, Janice!
Crandall Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Thanks, Janice!
Dietrich Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 12:42 AM
She is busy producing music with help of AI. Lots of religious poems. All kinds. If you would join FB you could find her there as one of my FB friends. Great poem
Crandall Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Thanks, Andrea! Oh, so that's what she's up to...as long as she has a creative outlet!
Scragg Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
A lovely tribute to Crystol Woods. Love the accompanying artwork. Beautifully illustrating Crystols quote :-D
Crandall Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Thanks, Natasha - glad you liked the drawing and tribute poem!
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