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A fellow souper has gone silent and my heart is sad – This poem is for her and for all who join our community and who receive wounds instead of love, condemnation instead of help and support, rebuke and criticism instead of encouragement. We are a community who care about words – may we always remember there is a person behind the words that may be hurting – in need of a word hug!

Love Generously,

David

Where Have You Gone

You have read her words . . . 

              Laughed at her lyrics

                    Listen to the sweet melody of her words

      But now  . . .

          Now  

              SILENCE

      No words to fill our imagination

              Where have you gone ? ? ? 

                       Come back . . . 

                                                       
                                                  wind-tears smote the ground

                                      grief hangs from trees 

                            she is hurt

            heart-wounded 








David Meade
11/28/2015

Love Generously

for hermiss yousadi do not know?

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/14/2019 1:18:00 PM

Hello David Meade, I would like to know who the souper is you are referring to? Because i do not who you refer to. Thank you. My comments never hurt anyone. I am not like that. Have a nice day my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2016 7:03:00 PM

DAvid it's so good to see you back again with this beautiful poem. I am very curious now to know who "she" is. She sounds wonderful. Hope not someone that got hurt by Soup

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/30/2016 12:56:00 PM

I miss you. I don't know why...you have gone, but it is sad...indeed.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/30/2016 5:54:00 AM

Where have you gone David ? Its been a while.Nice to see.you back writing spreading your light.Whoever She is...May She return soon.. May all soupers return..because this is not just a poetrysite but a community of love and light.Lovely poemDave.

Becca Teagan

Date: 10/25/2016 9:35:00 PM

As someone who has experienced harassment here and has left for a while.. I can tell you, these poems mean A LOT and I know that whomever this is for, it will touch her heart in a very significant way. Solid, faithful friends like you are hard to find... she is lucky to have you on her side. I hope she has come back now... but I'm wondering... why have you not posted? I really appreciated you reading my poem today. Thank you for that. Hugs x

Matthew Abuelo

Date: 7/5/2016 9:51:00 PM

Wow what a great piece.

Meg Anderson

Date: 5/6/2016 9:30:00 AM

Where have you gone my friend? Missing your words!

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/26/2016 1:54:00 PM

This is so real and we miss all who go...hugs

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis

Date: 12/31/2015 11:43:00 AM

Thoughtful and beautifully done as ode to one, missing. Great reminder for those who need it. Happy New Year with peace and abundance. Thanks for stopping by with your warmth.

Kp Nunez

Date: 12/30/2015 8:16:00 PM

I didn't go anywhere... just a break :-))). Kidding... Hi David! Here just to read and greet. A touching and achingly beautiful write. A fav. Wishing you the best this Christmas season and a great year ahead!

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 12/13/2015 12:35:00 PM

Sad that this is repeating itself on the soup. We should always encourage and not wound hearts. I hope she comes back. Nicely said. love phyl

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 12/10/2015 1:39:00 AM

The format, the message, the words goes well to render a powerful piece... I echo same as I felt this to three of my friends here in Soup.. ~Olive Eloisa =`)3jx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/9/2015 9:02:00 PM

this was very beautiful. Hope it was not a souper you are talking about?? Glad to finally see this one you wrote a short time ago.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/3/2015 8:47:00 AM

breaks my heart to see someone you are close to leaving... a defining piece, david... hope she comes back... huggs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/1/2015 9:39:00 PM

David, your comments are as poetic as the poem, I salute you for being so eloquent in the expressing of these wise and compassionate words!

Meg Anderson

Date: 11/30/2015 7:55:00 AM

There are times in peoples lives that they get taken away by life and there are no words. For this person I do hope she will see your passionate words!

David Meade
Date: 11/30/2015 9:06:00 AM

Thanks Meg, I think it will take more than my words to bring her back. Fear and intimidation -- very much like you wrote about in your last poem keeps her away. Be well my friend and don't let your heart be troubled.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/29/2015 8:56:00 AM

Yes this is a sad reality that has repeated itself many times. This is a kind reminder to treasure our friends.

David Meade
Date: 11/30/2015 9:17:00 AM

Thanks Richard, yes we need to always treasure our friends! Also, to respect others -- here is where I believe our human nature raises its ugly head and strikes out at others for a host of reasons in which most of them are petty. You have a great heart my friend. Be strong.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/29/2015 2:42:00 AM

You have a kind heart, David. I hope you never lose that ability to empathize with others. Whoever she is....she is lucky to have such a friend in you, dear. Blessings from LO.

David Meade
Date: 11/30/2015 9:23:00 AM

Dear LO, you are dear friend who I deeply treasure! I know you have a fierce heart (A Princess Warrior) to help and defend others who are wounded and suffering. One of many qualities I love about you. She is being bullied by others . . . I hope she has the strength to keep writing. Hugs PW!

Cherl Dunn

Date: 11/28/2015 6:54:00 PM

Dear David Excellently done, just beautiful write here very inspirational I'm sure she'll be back soon if she is whom I think she is, and if I'm wrong this is a wonderful tribute to thaat special gal, glad I stopped by to read this cheri

David Meade
Date: 11/30/2015 9:25:00 AM

Thank-you for your visit and encouraging words. I always appreciate your words and insights -- wonderful, wise, and worthy . . . are the thoughts and words that come from your pen.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/28/2015 4:03:00 PM

- There are so many I miss ....... both friends and talented poets - Best wishes for a lovely weekend, David - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

David Meade
Date: 11/30/2015 9:45:00 AM

Thank-you Ms. Andresen -- the beauty of your words gives us a peak of the greater inner beauty you so generously give. Loved the POTD today -- others see your beauty rooted in friendship and love.

Paul Callus

Date: 11/28/2015 3:24:00 PM

I can well understand these words which you have penned today, David. It grieves me knowing that some travel companions are forced to drop out because of hurt, etc. PoetrySoup is supposed to be a place of friendship and encouragement! ~ All the best, my friend. // paul

David Meade
Date: 11/30/2015 9:35:00 AM

Dear Paul, thank-you for your words -- I know you have seen how words can wound and hurt others . . . as we get pulled into the world of PS it's sometimes easy to forget that friendship and encouragement is the foundation that makes this a special place. Fear and intimidation are the cracks that can bring this world crashing down. Thank-you for always be positive and supportive!

Tim Smith

Date: 11/28/2015 2:56:00 PM

It is so sad when great poets and friends leave....well written David

David Meade
Date: 11/30/2015 9:37:00 AM

Thanks Tim -- you are one of the brightest and positive persons on PS -- your friendship is priceless!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/28/2015 2:38:00 PM

Its sad when any souper goes missing,because the soup is not just a poetrysite,but a community where many care. Sad and heartwrenching.Whoever She is ..May She returns.So nice of you to show your care.

David Meade
Date: 11/30/2015 9:42:00 AM

Thank-you Ms. Chircop -- well said "a community of where many care." I do believe this wholeheartedly! That is the message I want our friend to hear -- there will always be people who will hurt others but the greater community will extend love, a generous love.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/28/2015 11:26:00 AM

I have seen it all too often where people simply disappear sometimes for personal reasons other times because of issues on soup - I hope she will return along with many others that we miss on the site:-( hugs jan xx

David Meade
Date: 11/28/2015 1:13:00 PM

Thanks Jan, I know you are sensitive to this topic. You are always kind and generous. Big hugs.

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