Where Do Poets Go
This site has been my haven, where I’ve met
so many poets; neither do I lack
for friends, and some I never will forget
although I know they won’t be coming back.
I’m blessed in that the best friends that I knew
who left the Soup still linger in my mind -
like Nikko, Red or Kash - to name a few,
and these are friends whom I can always find.
I offer one name as example of
a girl who left us, why, and where she went.
Dear Black-eyed Susan, who I came to love,
is one sweet poet who was heaven-sent.
In such a short time that we knew her here,
she sponsored lots of contests, which for me,
were so inspiring, then in about a year,
she discontinued posting poetry.
I know the reasons why she left. One was,
though active here, she soon grew to believe
few cared to comment back, and it’s because
of this, I think that others also leave.
She’d put in so much time with contests for
us all; it seems a shame she didn’t get
more thanks for all that she had done, or
more people taking notice when she left.
Now Susan’s writing poems, but not in rhyme.
She’s joined some groups of tanka and haiku.
She’s published now and spends a lot of time
with entering and winning contests too.
She’s flourishing in that community.
I miss her, but I email her and know
that she’s just fine, so Friends in poetry,
be kind! I hate to see good poets go!
Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2016
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