GUESS WHO I MET PERSONALLY FROM SOUP TODAY?..YEAHH! - Nette Onclaud's Blog

as i write this, souper jake ponce is done with his sumptuous plate of tomato/basil grilled chicken pasta---his eyes warming to the cozy ambiance of the roadside cafe we're at...

when i arrived i saw him quietly seated at the corner, enjoying the music from his mp3 player..

i waved at him from across the room and beckoned him to come over.. we shook hands, got very much acquainted at first glance and what followed was a conversation like no other ranging from our artistic beginnings to poetry styles we both have explored and other poets whose works we adore..

more than this it's the spontaneity and warmth of two souls who communicate their earthly presence that made this meeting a very personal one.

so here we are!

to top things up, here's an impromptu collab we did just for you guys..

we sit for  hours rising and falling
with daffodils and  salty marbles
below some kind of clouds yellow..
and topaz, gathering a dance of imagination
that swells in unknown closeness and openness
of souls painting winds together.

Painted strangely under amber lights
They made it close to the moors
Lining the edges of their quills
Scratching intently on pages
Rousing images from the depths of their sleep
As we sit for hours waxing and waning



for those of you who still don't know jake ponce, please drop by his page..

he has won several contests on the soup..

next time... nikko, aiyah, olive, arden peter, and the rest of the filipino poets, we will be together soon like thunder and lightning!

what a day this has been!

 

J.W. Earnings Date: 5/9/2014 10:30:00 PM The poetry you and Jake Ponce written so beautifully is perfect for the occasion (when you guys met). This is lovely and amazing. Wow! I'm glad to see you both become friends and meet each other in person. That's a treat indeed! I want to meet you both in person one day, however, I'm in California, USA...unfortunately, but I'll visit you guys some day in my dreams and in reality. Have a fantastic week all! Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 5/8/2014 9:30:00 AM Hi Nette! Isn't it lovely to be able to meet in person someone who you have known only online! That photo says a lot...positively:) Best wishes for your Pinoy Get-together; bet it will be fun!!! Enjoy:) Login to Reply

Jake Ponce Date: 5/6/2014 7:00:00 PM Nette Onclaud is gracious, funny and incredibly smart. It's like ideas will spill out of her head if she tilts it. LOL and her energy is through the roof. I'm really glad I was able to meet her in person. What better way to honor her than create a poem that captures her personality. Login to Reply J.W. Earnings Date: 5/9/2014 10:26:00 PM =) this made me smile so much... awww She is a very gorgeous lady. (x I can tell she's all that you say. Wow! That's great. Surprise! Surprise! hahaha

Karen Anglesey Date: 5/4/2014 4:27:00 PM Fantastic! Love the beautiful collaboration poem and so glad you shared this experience :) Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/4/2014 4:15:00 PM wow, this is so awesome, Nette. I can't wait to see you with those other poets. I have gotten to know Aiyah recently and I have always adored Nikko. You guys can have a big reunion. Lucky guys!! great poetry you did together too. Login to Reply Aiyah Torres Date: 5/14/2014 3:01:00 PM dream on ,Jake!!! I'll fly w/ you.. haha Jake Ponce Date: 5/5/2014 9:09:00 PM One day we'll belong to one united state and we'll be allowed to meet in a ginormous cafe! Aiyah Torres Date: 5/5/2014 12:41:00 PM Hi Andie.. I'm glad that you had mentioned my name.. hehe.. Thanks a lot dear.. Yes!nette and I are looking forward to see this weekend.. and planning to meet up w/ more Pinoy co-poets here in our country... I added you in facebook.. please accept my request.Thanks a lot!! ^_^ Norma Arana Date: 5/5/2014 1:19:00 AM andie, i would love to meet you personally... remember that time we had a contest here regarding a psoup convention?... that would be the day!.. huggs

Jan Allison Date: 5/4/2014 1:50:00 PM Wow there are so many people who have inspired me that I would love to meet up with one day - who knows what is on the cards. I am hoping to meet up with Paul Callas if at all possible when we visit Malta. Looks like you two had a true meeting of creative brilliant minds. Hugs Jan x Login to Reply

James Marshall Goff Date: 5/4/2014 7:13:00 AM Cool collab! Cheers! Jimbo Login to Reply James Marshall Goff Date: 5/4/2014 1:07:00 PM I like it, Nette! Send me a topic....goin for my walkabout now...brisk 45 degrees here today...but sunny! Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:18:00 AM mmm.. maybe we can do one for drake's show?.. huggs and thanks, jimbo..

Carrie Richards Date: 5/3/2014 9:16:00 PM How wonderful for both of you!! It goes to show what a small world it actually has become. The closest to meeting in person, is to have had the opportunity to listen in to Soupers read on Drake's Radio Blog show (as you well know).....but to meet in person is even better! Good for you! Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:21:00 AM carrie, someday we'll be a part of this global village and i'll find you!.. huggs

James Fraser Date: 5/3/2014 7:33:00 PM To see your request on Facebook today was indeed a surprise. Maybe it's about time I entered the door of words, and started creating again, James :)x Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:22:00 AM james!.. the prince of the highlands must scribe again.. huggs!

Debbie Guzzi Date: 5/3/2014 7:15:00 PM How lucky you two are to meet! It is such a joy more of the poets here should be brave and go and meet each other! Life is short! Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:24:00 AM i agree, debbie... we can dream and manifest such.. you are on my list!.. huggs

Tim Ryerson Date: 5/3/2014 5:43:00 PM FANTASTIC collaboration too... Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:26:00 AM big thanks, tim... will check my mail.. huggs

Norma Arana Date: 5/3/2014 4:12:00 PM I'm new here; I've " met" many wonderful members who always make my day.But a face-to-face encounter? I'd love to experience that. So happy for you and Jake. You look like you've known each other in the past. Nette, beautiful inside out.To more member gatherings, I so wish for these. Jake, I'll see more of you.Fairy tales come true! Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:28:00 AM nice of you to come by, norma.. it just means you are enjoying soup!... huggs and thanks!

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 5/3/2014 3:39:00 PM weeeeee... i miss this chance... yes i hope and i hope to meet all of these beautiful persons for real.. why oh why not.. :) i love the poem you collaborated.. sweet and weee inspiring.. not only here by soup but well oh well we ca get all together.. :) i hope when i get back home soon ill see you all guys.. :), OLive eloisa here.. :) Login to Reply Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser Date: 5/9/2014 5:43:00 AM Probably June Nette.. :) Im praying and hoping to be home soon. :) Jake Ponce Date: 5/5/2014 9:10:00 PM Let's go! Let's go! Episode 2: Now Brewing Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:29:00 AM olive, there'll be a part 2...you gotta be there!.. when are you coming home?...huggs

Tim Ryerson Date: 5/3/2014 3:32:00 PM I will definitely check out Jake's page and for some strange reason, I feel like having chicken for supper tonite... Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:33:00 AM you'll like jake's style, tim.. and right, there was something about the chicken in the pasta that made us write a teeny bit of a collab.. huggs

Leon Datu Date: 5/3/2014 3:18:00 PM Really a rare and special treat to get together and share precious time. I wonder how it long it took the both of you to write that fascinating collaboration. Do tell if you're coming over to the U S of A, Nette. As for Jake, i will comment on his poems later; took a peep-- he is good, very good! Big thank you for cheering me up! Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:35:00 AM leon, we did the collab iin 15 minutes, i guess... just an exercise that went well.. USA, here i come. huggs Leon Datu Date: 5/3/2014 3:19:00 PM Pretty and handsome duo,by the way.

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/3/2014 2:50:00 PM special thanks to jake who gave me a thrill today... i wish we soupers can really have a personal bonding one way or the other.. it was fun, fun, fun... huggs to all! Login to Reply

Carly Lalion Date: 5/3/2014 12:02:00 PM I hope this can happen to us too, Nette. You and Jake look so happy and fulfilled! The stunning collab makes this whole meet-up unforgettable! Thank you for sharing! Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:37:00 AM same sentiments, carly.. nothing like a personal pow wow... glad you enjoyed the collab.. huggs

Jake Ponce Date: 5/3/2014 10:26:00 AM It was an honor to meet you in person, Nette. I had so much fun. There was absolutely no dull moment and I'm inspired like crazy. I'll work on creating the poem card I promised you and thanks for the very heartfelt note you wrote in my planner. Get lots of rest and see you soon! Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:39:00 AM jake!.. still reminiscing.. thanks for being you!.. huggs

Aiyah Torres Date: 5/3/2014 8:24:00 AM this is AWESOMENESS!!! lol... grrrr....I'm happy for you guyz..no! I'm envy!!!! huhu... Hope next time marami na tayo... :O))) Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:44:00 AM yayy, aiyah... we will surely nag you to join the next gig!.. lol.. huggs!

Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/3/2014 7:04:00 AM That's awesome Nette.... I bet both of you had fun....:) Login to Reply Nette Onclaud Date: 5/4/2014 10:14:00 AM yes, we did PD... would love to meet more , like you.. thanks!