Tribute To Five Fabulous Poets

I write of young Timothy
A very thoughtful young man
A thinker among thinkers
He writes to all that he can

He places wonderful comments
And sees life in his own way
Things are so fascinating 
He so enjoys his word play

Then there is my friend Becca
She's sweet and refined
Her comments so generous
They reveal a heart that's kind

What is more spectacular
Is the poems that she has penned
Once I get to reading them
I wish that they didn't end

I have a new friend Freddie
Who may seem a darker sort
But there is much more to him
I am happy to report

He will not sugar coat it
His comments are to the point
When it comes to honesty
He adds color to the joint

Young Anne is a butterfly
As she flutters all about
She touches many people
So I give her this shout out

Her poems like diamonds 
Or perhaps even more rare
There may not be so many
They're all written with such care

I can't forget sweet Yanny 
She is a lovely sweet girl
Each comment a special gift
Each word precious like a pearl

With her own style of writing
She knows how to mesmerize
She can be inspiration
As words dance before my eyes

I wish I could honor more
But I'm limited to five
The poets here at the soup
That all make me feel alive

I am thankful for comments
For all the good and the bad
If they were to stop coming
That would really make me sad

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Manassian Avatar
December 15, 2013 at 11:37 AM
This was a lovely poem....Interesting to see the people mentioned here. Sorry i didn't make the cut at the time. Glad I do now.
Hicks Avatar
April 15, 2013 at 1:59 AM
I am so touched that you mentioned me in this... makes my day! In real life, outside of writing, some think of me as kind of a space case, but I'm glad you don't see it like that. You have an imaginative mind as well as a big heart with all your dedication pieces... so glad to be able read your work and know you on this site! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 15, 2013 at 6:56 AM
My pleasure Timothy, I am pleased you enjoyed my poem.
Anglesey Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 10:31 AM
Great tribute to these friends. I would like to read their work also. Hopefully I can find them by their first name.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM
I meant Alfred Vassallo.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Yanny Becca and Anne have all commented below. You will love there writing they are all talented poets. Timothy Hicks is new as is Alfred Vaso and they are very talented and inspirational as well. Thanks for commenting and visiting me. Much appreciated.
Widjanarko Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM
Rick, I was really honored by your words in here they are really a touching tributes for me :D thank you for keep encouraging me in writing, and your words in here really means a lot for me :) wishing you a lovely day there, you are really an amazing poet :D hug, Yanny
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 8:27 AM
My pleasure Yanny
Andresen Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 7:44 AM
So nice of you Richard, good choice! .... (Could not find my name .... lol) - Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 8:07 AM
You certainly are deserving Anne Lise, your comments are very encouraging and sweet.
Seal Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 6:14 AM
Decisions, Decisions eh Rich, I got to about twenty five and thought I can't do this, and bottled out lol. Good luck in the contest, Take care, Richard
Lamoureux Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 6:48 AM
For me it is really quite amazing how many wonderful people I have met here on the soup including yourself Richard. The person that started this site was visionary.
Oyewole Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 2:23 PM
Yeah, this is another brilliant pen... Good luck in the contest... Amen~A.O
Lamoureux Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 3:12 PM
Thanks again A.O
Richards Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 11:31 AM
They will all be so honored to hear your wonderful words of praise. Beautifully written, Richard. :)
Lamoureux Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 3:13 PM
Thanks Carrie. It is people like you that make coming to the soup so enjoyable.
Colasurdo Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Hey Rick, really nice write my friend. hopefully I'll get to know these poets over time' Only really know our sweet Becca. Wish you luck in the contest. Be Well
Lamoureux Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 3:16 PM
Thanks Bernard, they like you are worth getting to know better.
Jones Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 7:26 AM
A very awesome tribute Richard....Donna
Lamoureux Avatar
April 13, 2013 at 7:29 AM
Thanks Donna, it's comments like this that make my day.
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