Best Single Out Poems
To single out special people on soup is such a hard task
So many people have helped me, so it’s a really big ask
I discovered on soup there is an angel without wings
Her name is FJ Thomas and her praises I’ll gladly sing
A month after I joined soup an e-mail appeared
It said I was a ‘Premium Member’ it was so weird
I contacted soup said a mistake has been made
I’m a Premium Member … but I haven’t paid
They said the donor of my gift didn’t wish to be named
But I had no way to thank them, I felt so ashamed
I wrote a thank you poem so that they would know
Someone made it a favourite – but their name didn’t show
I later learned it was FJ Thomas, but by then she’d left the site
I wanted to make her proud of me, so I tried very hard to write
I’d not written a poem for many years,not since I was at school
Began writing when my hubby got cancer – a disease so cruel
Flo’s gift to a complete stranger meant the whole world to me
Writing became my lifeline I hope I’ve used her gift wisely
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Since joining soup I began to collaborate
You really should try it - it really is great
Teamed up with a guy called Darren Watson
His sense of humour was awesome oh boy we had some fun
I was a complete beginner and Darren encouraged me
Telling me how well I wrote and he loved my creativity
We began to collaborate as Jadazzle United
Our friendship blossomed, we were simply delighted
E mails would fly and my self confidence soared
With Darren around there was no time to be bored
My world was shattered when dad was diagnosed with cancer
Darren was there to comfort me, often with a witty answer
Sadly Darren became ill and our writing came to an end
I spent many many weeks trying to trace my lovely friend
Contact was established with his family and after over a year
I got an e mail from Darren, I was overjoyed to hear
Darren’s positivity for the future gave my heart a lift
Our friendship is so precious just like a priceless gift
We’ve both had ups and downs in our lives recently
We're writing together again and we’re as happy as can be
Contest:- Poetry Soup Heroes
Sponsor Catie Lindsey
My Poetry Soup heros
F J Thomas
Darren Watson
I stared intently at blackbirds on a wire
they were lined in a row
as though someone had painted them there
fascinated, I continued to gaze
hoping to identify which one would fly away first
knowing if one flew
the coop so to speak
the rest would follow because of some unknown
inner requirement
determined was I to single out the leader
of the flock
(do you call a group blackbirds a flock?
even if they are not flocking
but sitting?)
I dared not blink
but I knew that at some point in time I would have to
but I refused
the world stood still
there was no noise about
although I knew cars were passing by
concentration
intense concentration on that damn line of blackbirds
"Hey!"
startled I inadvertently turned to the sound
a woman
unknown to me
said
"When I fall in love and marry
I want to be studied with that
same intense consideration
hearing the sound of fluttering wings
I turned too late
the blackbirds were in the air
©June 29, 2017 / Jerry Pat Bolton
all day, all night
you are the love of my life
sunrise or without light
door I keep in my life
big or small, I come to you
few or plenty, I fill you
any color you show me
clean as I go, you don't leave me
can't count the times I open you
people, young and old, depend on you
even guests can see you
visitors greet and adore you
not everyone sees all inside of you
blessings and happiness you keep in you
power you unleash in us all the time
from you, life goes on for a lifetime.
many years you stayed with us
memories of you grew with us
stickers and magnets you had and felt
pickers of cravings never melt
you are always full when we're happy
sometimes we're sad when you're empty
different stuffs you keep inside
feelings for us you cannot hide
we know how generous you are
keeping us healthy and bright like a star
at night when lights are off
your light shines upon us without scoff
how can we ever forget you?...
you're worth more than a friend out of you
people have aged and you're still there
the one and the only "single" out there!...
thank you for everything.
The Food I Love
To single out one special food
that really makes me smile
is difficult for sure because
so many are worthwhile.
But there's a yummy list for me
within a certain group;
those comfort foods I need and crave,
like extra creamy soup.
And mac and cheese can make my day
so filled with carbs and fat.
My heart beats "oh, please think of me...
my arteries filled with plaque."
Oh, pizza...topped with sausage, cheese,
stuffed crust and deep dish too;
or bacon-wrapped hot dogs on rolls
plus fries with barbeque.
Those pasta dishes of all kinds
heaped high with cheese and meat
and lots of bread and butter too...
a comfort food retreat.
Grilled-cheese/tomato sandwich packed
with bacon in the spread;
the calories are off the chart...
my doc would shake his head.
But comfort food is simply that...
it makes me feel so fine.
I help to lessen all the harm...
and drink heart-healthy wine!
Sandra M. Haight
~8th Place~
Contest: I love Food
Sponsor: Lewis Raynes
Judged: 06/30/2016
LOVE’S MOMENT
trying to think through
my mental calendar,
the mystic moment
i first experienced love
simply cannot become clear
age realizes
that love is a growing process -
those tender or firm
touches points of awareness
happening along the wheel
how impossible
to single out a moment.
age realizes
love is a whole bunch of things
coming slowly together
i’m gone fishing now –
how important is one’s need
to revelation,
yes, the fulfillment of need
along life’s bumpy highway?
my need is fulfilled
the sex companionship
is nicely fulfilled
how warm and satisfying
how wonderful for a while
love? yes, of a kind.
back to the mystic moment
and one’s gratification.
growth does slowly define
the moment – one comes out of self
Dave Austin
Tears of laughter appear on my face when this poet's lines I embrace
* There are several poets who write wonderful humorous poetry, and to single out only one, I'd be doing the others an injustice.
2/2/21
Tease a Friend Contest
Bobby May ~ sponsor
Can a phrase rule
over a paragraph
Can the right word
stand alone
Can a thought be held
within one breath
Can the truth in short
be known
Can you single out
the future
Can you paraphrase
the past
Can you connect a feeling
to just one thought
Can you make this moment
last
Can you keep the magic
and release the trick
Can Apollo set you
free
Can you say it while
defying time
Can you voice your souls
release
(Villanova Pennsylvania: September, 2016)
DARE TO BE CHALLENGED
Imagine if a human could shed their skin,
Inside out and from within,
We could then see anything foul,
We would bare our brain, heart and soul
Anything suspicious we would detect,
From our toes to our head,
We would be able to label humans suspect,
Or else quite correct, as we had checked!
Technology will one day do just this,
If one’s mind is on merely giving a kiss
Or perhaps we could single out a criminal,
Programmed intensely, techno and digital.
But this sounds so advanced, science fiction,
To us today, sounds like work of magician,
For if indeed our souls can be examined
Are we still destined for heaven or challenged?
If you were born in the month of August
Be cool, be calm, be wise and be robust
Summertime is almost over
And autumn is around the corner
Teeny or feeble leaves are falling
Some days are hot or humid like spring
Yellow tiny bugs are crawling everywhere
As customary, the hot summer rays failed
To obliterate quite a few. This is no fairy tale
Let’s wish everyone born in the dawn of August
Many Happy Birthdays. Let’s single out no one
Be cool, be calm, be wise and be robust
Love will remain in the air for everyone
To enjoy the very end of summer
In the name of the Savior.
Copyright © August 2022, Hébert Logerie, All rights reserved
Hébert Logerie is the author of several collections of poetry.
My vision tingles, colors awaken
as if they'd been fossilized in a photograph of
black and white.
My sight starts to single out exactly
what isn't there.
I stare, immense beauty exploding-
a supernova of stellar Earthly sights
pierces the veil of vile synthetic lights.
They skew, anew, casting golden lemon drop
crystals amongst the freshly sprouted green petals
of grass.
And at last,
while sharing their golden nectar amid white
wisps of washed out clouds that patch the
glistening sky,
dragonflies
flitter
by.
Intertwined and combined in perfect unison, they sing-
all is as it should be,
we are the epitome of yin and yang.
Many features attract many together.
Lovely curve, a good front or any the eye can gather
Love I found in the face of my lady.
So smooth, ripples from its centre,
A perfect delight to behold from angle any.
Eyes glowing like sprightly stars
Emitting light that makes any soul stare.
Lips gliding with such perfect harmony
Revealing such a splendid virginity.
A spot on its left to single out hers from the rest.
‘Tis delight had no flaw but gave me only joy.
My ultimate awe came from the ball at the centre.
Quite round but extended with two smaller stems.
This ball was the epic of all expressions;
Twitching consciously with any change in tone.
It is the blessing divinity bestowed
For me the true state of things to know.
This ball always disclosed everything
And conceals not even the secret things.
No matter how hard the bearer tries.
Curves a bit upwards when sad,
Status quo when things were so,
Widens a bit when surprised. Tints a little pink,
When the heart becomes blue.
Such fun with all truth loved I the most.
Washington always “thinks inside the box.”
No wonder why we're in this fix we're in.
Their collective thinking stifles or blocks
The country’s progress and provides the spin
To sway the public view to uselessness.
This herd mentality is quite bizarre
To think that all these minds can not express
A single “out of the box" thought thus far.
It’s piteous, at least to me, to see
These coattail hangers we call congressmen-
Inane, inept reps of the bourgeoisie
Wind up screwing us time and time again.
One must conclude this simple inference:
Vote in or vote out makes no difference.
It seems you’ve already made up your mind
Rescinded decisions is what u made of l see
Something you need to know pretty well
Before you single out your property and leave
That l got no compunctions at all for the path l took
I won’t even curse the day l met u
Neither shall l even consider forgetting
The very moment when love got sour
But cherish l will the moments we had
Some of those we held too dear
I hope you'll get the compulsory ingredient 4 your recipe
Cope, cope and cope
Cope with your life devoid of me
Cope with your sleep without my arms around you
Cope with your sorrows without me for consolation
Cope with your joys without me to give it the life it takes
I guess you got a message for me
The bells already ring loudly with clarity
To remind me that my time is over
Back to the drawing board l have to return it seems
Now club Monaco awaits me
To hit the pool balls one at a time
As l swallow one, two or more for the road
As l premeditate ma life without you
And get back as you sent mi.....
TO SQUARE ONE!!
Poetry Soup abounds in poets who are special in unique ways and for me it was so hard to single out just one. So I was reluctant to join this contest. However at the last moment, I thought of choosing one, Edward Ibeh, a true gentleman in my eyes, who never comes to limelight, except for the contests he holds from time to time.
E - Effective words in place, a poet’s grace.
D - Diligent in duties and devoted to virtue in every place.
W- Wisdom and humility combine in this forbearing soul.
A - Authentic heart that cherishes life in its whole.
R - Radiates kindness like a guiding light.
D - Dignified in character, making many hearts bright.
I – Illustrious poet with a passion for his art, so genuine.
B - Braving adversities, in family and community shine.
E - Elevates fellow poets, giving due respect to all.
H - Honorable in every way, he's a gentlemanly soul.
This is to all you lovely folks, who have become such an important part of my life,
although I'd like to single out a few special folks- Sharon Weimer- everyone's No.
1 favorite poet and friend, Christy Hardy, John Heck, Ruby Metzger, Farah
Chamma, Sara Lokken,Catie Lindsey,Laura Mckenzie, Rhoda Galgiani, Patricia
Adams,Wilfredo Deriquito, Jack Reed,Sue Mason, Sandra Hudson, Carol Brown,
Karen O'Leary, Vince Suzadail Jr.,Heidie Buys, Elaine George, Teressa Harr-
Pena,Maya Kaabour, Susan Trotiner,Zeina Kasawat,Chaney Short,Michael
Jordan,Sean Kelly,Peggy Bertrand,Troy Jeremy Nelson,Joseph Spence,Patricia
Leonitis,Rene Bennet,Erin Conn,Julie Bristow, Josie Whitehead, Brian Strnd,
Rhea Daniel Dear,Adell Foster, Marycile Beer (what a lovely name!), Patricia
Contreras, John Loving III, Sandy Schermerhorn,and all the countless others,
please do not feel slighted if I missed your name...all you Soupers are super.
Happy Holidays!
Your poetry does amaze!
I'll be reading it,
And enjoying it,
Until my final days!
Best regards to people who have become so important in my life, and inspired
me, amazed me, soothed me, and made me smile. tom