Tribute To Every New Poem

Here on poetrysoup, the newest poem,
 pops up on-screen
like the latest off-shoot, or newborn babe
or like a newest floral bud,
in the orchards of poetry.
Or like a fresh wave of words
crashing and cresting upon the turf
For all and sundry to view, enjoy and surf!
Or ha ha, even like linguistic kernels
that pop like popcorn
in the crockery of poetrysoup 
with different flavors to choose from,
to reveal what's been cooking in the minds. 
Some indeed spiced-up, 
some spicy
some acidic or buttery
all of 'em', more or less with melody.
Or the newest poetry is
to put it more exquisitely,
is a fragrant flower just bloomed
in the bedecked bowers of poetry
Or to say, each latest poem pops on screen
Like pop goes the weasel
For poems pop up like meerkats
but on the lookout for friends instead of foes.
Ah, and then they might wait
for the honey and jam of comments
and perhaps even the bitter gourd of criticism, 
for healthy constructive criticism 
is like any bitter pill vital to health.
You're lucky if the doctors of poetry
refrain from prescribing chits 
of bitter pills to swallow,
Or opted for sugar-coated ones
for which you heave a sigh of relief
you didn't receive, blunt sharp critique!
As I prefer sugar coated pills in all matters. 

Yet if they do administer the wrong dose
out of sheer bias and prejudice, 
you can always give them a taste of their own medicine, 
if you wish to be vengeful and impudent
Or you can forgo, overlook and be lenient
For my poetry is meant to be tasteful 
and gentleness is nice. 
Harshly insensitive reviews can leave
 a sour after taste in the mouth. 
As I'm habituated to taking sugar coated pills.
A biased person could never appreciate my poetry. 

Let's taste and try out all the varied variety of curries and broths of muse out here...
Let's all appreciate the different flavours that simmer in the poetry soup melting pot,
many cooking up delectable foods for thought...
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Maverick Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 9:15 PM
A thought to the mix, an abcence of clique's Also cliche's would do.,' yet left out of the Stew ' enjoyed time spent here '
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 16, 2023 at 3:01 PM
Hello S.Z aynab Kamoonpuri, A lovely tribute to Poetry Soup. enjoy your evening my friend. Hugs.
Fowler Avatar
July 22, 2022 at 6:34 AM
All the flavors in the melting pot...all the different curries...just fine work Zaynab! Many thanks for the share. Linda
Baker Avatar
June 27, 2022 at 2:08 PM
I agree my friend. I'm going to add you to the poets I follow, hope you'll do the same. A poet friend inTexas, Bill
Proxenos Avatar
June 26, 2022 at 2:57 AM
Every human being on planet Earth is unique, each mind does not think alike and each ones talents can maybe be grouped together like poets, musicians, artists, singers etc, but each is an individual so not one creation of anyones will ever be the same - Vive la difference, as Frenchmen say Vive la France. Different strokes for different folks. Have saved this poem - fabulous work. Hugs, blessings Zaynab, Jennifer.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 1, 2022 at 10:16 AM
Hello S.Zaynab, I just read this poem. I do not care of the color of your skin. What I see is a person in front of me. I am friendly person, My comments are not harsh. My comments are normal. I sign off with Have a nice day my friend. Then a Hug. My name. Darlene
Taylor Avatar
December 4, 2021 at 5:38 AM
I really enjoyed this. It is the deepest look at poetry I have ever seen. I want to thank you for allowing me to read it.
Horne Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 6:43 AM
what lovely thoughts here
Laurie Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 8:04 PM
Hello Zaynab ... some very purposeful points and great lines indeed. All I need to say is; it was a pleasure to read your verse Zaynab - Lindsay
Lawrence Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 3:33 PM
Zaynab, I embrace your words, flavors, thoughts and emotions in this passionate and delicious write. I am excited about the popping and blossoming of new poems and new words to express the depths of the mind and soul. Love this poem you have unveiled for us ! All my best, Susan :)
Kiser Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 2:25 PM
I love the imagery in this piece, such a fun read; I feel the energy within the lines. Beautifully penned.
Jayasankar Avatar
November 1, 2021 at 10:50 AM
This is so beautifully crafted Zaynab...yes, every new bloom here on Soup has its own unique fragrance...loved your metaphors...Hugs...~Ani
Carmack Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 10:11 AM
"Like pop goes the weasel For poems pop up like meerkats" Always liked those animals. I do like the interactions on PS, even the negative ones. Part of being real is being honest, and I would rather someone be honest with me than to be fake. So I welcome all friends and foes.
Carber Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 8:52 AM
Amen!!!
Timperley Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 6:33 AM
Hey Mr. K. This is a nice write. Love the critique at the end, I like all criticism, tells me that whatever I wrote is worth a comment, good or bad. If bad then I need to up my skills. Blessings. D.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 30, 2021 at 2:36 AM
Hi poet, thanks soo much for the review, yeah constructive criticism is good. Im a poetess as in 'a lady' not mr . by the way. Have a good day,
Babcock Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 8:48 AM
Love this piece you have written and yes we all need appreciate the different flavors brought to this site. Each one creates like patterned farmland we build and grow and create wonderful poetry. Nicely written. love phyl
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 8:09 AM
Yes like your wonderful poetry too, different poets bring variety to the soup. Warmest thanks for that eloquent comment!
Poetry Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:18 AM
The only thing I want to comment and say for now is that I found potential in your poetry, congrats salute alkas Ps Harsh, never... We do not the right to be much hard.,
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Aw im super thrilled that you think so fine poet! Yeah im glad i never get harsh criticism. Thanks much, Cheers!
Foli Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 1:57 AM
Creatively woven! I enjoyed reading your poem. You're a gifted writer Zaynab.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 9:09 AM
Thanks soo much for great nice comment. You are such a fine poet too.!
Dietrich Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 9:59 AM
It's fun to see people's opinions on Soup and comments, etc. Most members here have written at least a few poems devoted to Soup itself. I did it back in my "honeymoon phase" after 2009! I liked your metaphors you used!! You should notice that hardly anyone here ever gives negative critiques, so we have that going for us!!
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 1:28 PM
Yeah on many poetic sites most poets thankfully never give harsh or biased reviews. Warmest thanks for the fine comment,
May Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 7:25 AM
A variety of poetic blooms, Very nicely penned
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 1:23 PM
Thanks soo much for fab comment!
Maverick Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 12:50 PM
You cover quite a lot in this write on the congratulations foibles Punishment and platitudes inherent in this poetic life S.zanab.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 8:48 PM
Wow thanks for that very eloquent comment, i had to look up some words and i hope i got you right in understanding your comment to be a positive one.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Hello S.Zaynab, I agree with you. I for no we do not give out harsh comments. I never have. This is good advice for everyone to know. We all must be good to everyone on the Soup. Enjoy your poetry. Blessings my friend. enjoy your day. Darlene
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Hello S. Zaynab, your welcome. I do not do harsh remarks. I am kind always. Enjoy your day my friend.
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 8:46 PM
Yeah most poets everywhere i am as well thankfully don't write harsh reviews, i do get the rare biased response . Yes we should be kind to different opinions and all poets. Warm thanks for a great nice review. Enjoy yours too!
Goldsmith Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 11:19 AM
A wonderful/creative write. "Love It" What a "Great" ending. Your pen was working overtime on this one. Have a blessed autumn day writing away...................
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 8:43 PM
Um overtime as in long poem you mean? This is actually one of my shorter poems as others go overboard and in overdrive usually lol. But my poems are still much shorter than famous epic poems like 'paradise lost by some westerner and something 'odyssey..,'. Warm thanks for the fine comment, have a blessed autumn you too.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 11:02 AM
Your eloquent articulations illuminate the individualistic qualities bestowed amidst the united efforts put forward by fellow soupers here at PS. A wondrous exposé you've composed here my friend! Walk with Grace, Aloha!
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 8:41 PM
Hii, thanks soo much for the nice comment and stating how my poem appreciates all poets yes! Grace and peace,
Hinshaw Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 9:54 AM
A delightful write, S.zaynab! Very insightful with lots of sage advice. Enjoyed! Bob H
Kamoonpuri Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 9:58 AM
Thanks soo much for great comment, glad you liked its gentle suggestions. Best wishes,
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