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The words I write are simple I'm as simple as they come. I'll never be the best poet But I'm an okay one! I write simple rhymes, Expressed with words understood, But I'll continue learning As every person should. So don't look to me for perfection Here it won't be found But if you enjoy simplicity You can stop looking now! :)

I am married, going on 18 years to a sweet heart of a man, Harvey. We have 2 children. Our daughter, Rosalie,is 17 years old and a blessing everyday. Our son Hunter Harvey lives with God until we meet again. He passed away at 2 months old from SIDS.

We are a happy little family living in the mountains of West Virginia. I'm a teacher by profession, an ordained non denominational Christian minister , and I love to write, play ukulele, sing, sew, craft, cook, read/ listen to audiobooks and study my Bible.

I'm originally from New Hampshire but moved here in 2002. We have one little dog, a chihuahua jack Russell mix named Sassy, a gold fish named Sushi, a female calico cat named Sookie, and 2 male cats. The oldest named Salem(he's all black), and a tiny male kitten named PorkChop or Chopper...a long haired orange and white stripe.

(I know we dropped the"S" name for the last kitten... but we are only fostering until our friend can keep him.. Otherwise we'd have named him, Sunny!;)

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.( Numbers 6:24-26 KJV)

<3<3 xoxo Love, Crystol

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My poetic neighbors

Blog Posted:6/26/2024 11:46:00 AM

Hi neighbors!

I'm so grateful to have moved into such a wonderfully close knit neighborhood after an early retirement! Poetrysoup Lane? Avenue? Boulevard?

There's not much time for socializing when one works full-time, has a family, and time- takers that pull at our limbs from every side. So, it's with gratitude that I become a resident here, with all of you, in a time- taker of my choosing!

You have all opened your hearts and homes to me and to eachother, as you share your words, your thoughts and you artistry. Not only do you share, you also visit one another to listen, appreciate, and encourage your neighbor's art. I've found my reception here to be so warm and inviting! We each decorate our homes and yards with our poetry and invite others to come in, look around, sit and have a drink or a 'cuppacoffee', and chat. Connecting with one another on that unusually deep level that constitutes poetry.

One of my favorite things about this neighborhood are the block parties! Where one person hosts a contest/ challenge, and invites anyone in the neighborhood to join! It encourages friendships, helps us develop and grow individually as artists, and is simply fun!

I want to thank you for your warm welcome. Thank you for sharing your hearts, your home, and for visiting me with such earnest comradery and love. You edify my soul and spirit!

My door is always open neighbors! With gratitude, Crystol Woods xoxo

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Silent
One

Date: 6/27/2024 12:26:00 PM

Great blog Crystol... I agree with you sentiments... You are a wonderful addition to the soup...

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/29/2024 8:38:00 PM

Tysm Silent One! You've been one who visits me regularly and I can't tell you(though I gues syou know) how uplifting it can be to see how your own words have affected another human being. Xo

Constance
La France

Date: 6/27/2024 12:13:00 PM

Crystol, a wonderful blog and I love how you describe PS, pleasure to have you here with us, Constance

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/29/2024 8:39:00 PM

Appreciate that Constance! You have such a lovely "home"! Xo

Suzette
Richards

Date: 6/27/2024 11:17:00 AM

It is a pleasure to have you here in the Soup Bowl (our nickname for us). Thank you for the paragraphs as I find it difficult to follow/read scripts at the best of times. But this is not about me, it is about you: I find your spirit refreshing and inspirational. Will read (and comment) poems -- time permitting.

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/29/2024 8:43:00 PM

Thanks Suzette, I see your name often in almost every home you are an honored guest. Your words are so kind and I'm grateful. Take your time, I'm in no rush and do not plan to move on anytime soon. You come on over if you get the chance! You're so welcome...xo

Karen
Croft

Date: 6/27/2024 9:41:00 AM

Thank you and welcome to poetrysoup! Hope to read more from you!

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/29/2024 8:45:00 PM

Hey Karen! Ty for the warm welcome! I hope if you do get to come visit soon, that you will not leave empty hearted. :)<3xo

Arlo
Parker

Date: 6/26/2024 11:09:00 PM

Interesting that letter writing has become a dying art...perhaps the correspondence on a site like PS has recouped some of that lost magic between two souls (via comments, blogs, soup mail). Nice you're here, CW. :o)

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/29/2024 8:51:00 PM

Ty for welcoming me Arlo! I believe you're right about that, showing up... yet time is one of the only things we cannot buy, and one of the few things that we value more than gold yet give away. Thanks for giving me a moment Of yours with your kind comments!

Arlo Parker
Date: 6/27/2024 10:24:00 PM

I learned thru years of ministry just to show up, listen, and be available is quite enough in virtually every relationship.

Suzette Richards
Date: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 PM

I echo that statement, Arlo. Just a short 'Hi' is often enough to know that someone is thinking of you.

Brandy
Nicole

Date: 6/26/2024 6:21:00 PM

Dear Crystol, you have such a wonderful heart, and that's easy to see here within your words. Time and space can connect hearts through words, and I find that so amazing. Everlasting friendships are made. So thankful that you're a part of the Poetry Soup community. My best to you, always. :) Hugs, Brandy

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/29/2024 8:56:00 PM

So kind of you to say Brandy! Tysm! I'm so happy to have come across this site! You too show your heart through your writing... it looks as if it has been touched by Midas! Xo

Crystol
Woods

Date: 6/26/2024 2:11:00 PM

Just a quick note...a personal opinion in humility ... There are some of us lucky enough to have the free time it takes to communicate regularly on Soup. However, some have lives so full, that just to have a few minutes to write and post is a miracle! We need to try to understand when a neighbor is less than socially active. Sure, there are some who do have time but choose not to comment or reply to comments. Again, we don't know their reasons and should try giving them the benefit of the doubt. I don't just read others poetry and comment on it so they will reciprocate. I read and comment to grow, learn, connect, encourage, and enjoy poetry! JMHO! XOXO

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/29/2024 9:34:00 PM

Wow. I'm so disheartened that this became so negative. Respectful disagreement that is edifying, that's on topic, and in no way an attack on a person, is the only kind of discussions that can remain positive when the subject is low key controversial. There is no need for personal attacks and calling people names. Thank you all for your interest and comments here, please stay positive<3

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/29/2024 9:17:00 PM

Andrea, yes I feel you! That would hurt. You are well loved and Cherished on here as the many comments you do get are testament to. I hope that positive out weighs the neg. For you! Xo

Tom Woody
Date: 6/27/2024 2:44:00 PM

That's a shame and uh, not very sociable. You're a wonderful poet and I've visited way more times than you have mine. Still, individual preferences apply. Wishing you peace

Suzette Richards
Date: 6/27/2024 1:40:00 PM

Tom, when I had turned the comment option off on my poetry, you suggested that I turn it back on. I have historically not commented much as very few people ever comment on my poetry. Now I have turned it off again. Problem solved.

Tom Woody
Date: 6/27/2024 12:53:00 PM

Suzette, why not try less diva, more tolerance and kindness? This is an amateur site. We're all in the same boat, ie, none of us are getting paid. You might find more will respond to your awesome poetry if you lighten up a bit. Just a friendly suggestion

Suzette Richards
Date: 6/27/2024 12:09:00 PM

On the subject of commenting (which is dangerously close to becoming a cliché): A thoughtful note (not a professional critique required -- a stumbling block for many) is much appreciated. Love-bombing (as was practiced by a certain poet, now removed) does not warrant a reciprocal reply. I don't/can't read poetry that are centered on the page, italicized and/or boldfaced --- after hitting on a number of them, I turn off my computer and go for a strole with my dog ...

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 6/27/2024 11:28:00 AM

Like you, Tommy, I really enjoy the socializing as well. I guess a lot of people don't. And it's a shame when super good poets do not comment to others because we do not even realize what great poetry they are putting up

Keith D Trestrail
Date: 6/27/2024 5:15:00 AM

Ain’t that the truth, Tommy. The mean girls between them have written about 20 alone (maybe more) just for little old innocent me. Some were even mildly witty and poetic.

Tom Woody
Date: 6/27/2024 5:02:00 AM

@Andrea sorry to hear you've been snubbed. At least they're not writing nasty poems about you like they do me

Tom Woody
Date: 6/27/2024 5:01:00 AM

I guess it comes down to what do we want from a social media site. I want correspondence. Others may want something different. My original point was that it saddens me to see some really great poets' posts virtually ignored because they refuse to interact. I still visit and comment on some of them. But I have a problem giving repeated accolades to someone who isn't moved to encourage anyone else.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 6/26/2024 11:04:00 PM

Here is what saddens ME, Crystol. I realize nobody owes us anything regarding whether they comment back to us or not. But there are a few poets here who used to be good friends with me. I see them going around leaving comments to folks but not me any more. The main one I am thinking of is someone who was a great email buddy and now she doesn't answer me in emails either. It just kinda hurts.

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/26/2024 9:18:00 PM

I guess it comes down to what your reasons for commenting are... is it for yourself or them? To encourage and applaud a poet or so others will feel obligated to read comment on your poetry? Myself, I wouldn't want anyone to comment out of obligation, but because they want, after reading my poem, to encourage my writing or share how my poemspoke to them.

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/26/2024 9:09:00 PM

It seems our recent blogs are closely related! I believe there were similar comments on your blog.;) pretty cool!

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/26/2024 9:06:00 PM

I definitely see your point Tom and can understand where your coming from. It can be frustrating to give and give with no reciprocation. But it could be a good reason. So I'll choose to give them the benefit of the doubt and continue to read and comment if I enjoy their poetry. Why deny myself that pleasure? Thanks for your two cents Tom! Xo

Tom Woody
Date: 6/26/2024 2:30:00 PM

That's very accommodating. As for me, I tire of one way relationships pretty quickly. I love encouraging new poets but if I never get any encouragement in return it gets old. It's like unrequited love. Who needs it?

Tom
Woody

Date: 6/26/2024 1:29:00 PM

Glad you're here Crystol!

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/26/2024 2:15:00 PM

Craig
Cornish

Date: 6/26/2024 1:13:00 PM

Welcome Dear Crystol, though often busier in repose than profession.

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/26/2024 1:21:00 PM

Oh yes... how true! Also our perception of time changes as we age and gain understanding of years and decades. It makes time seem to speed up faster and faster! You are so dear Craig! Always around to comment with your wisdom and kindness! <3xo

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 6/26/2024 1:01:00 PM

This is an awesome blog of gratitude. Welcome to the neighborhood. Lucky you with the early retirement too!!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 6/26/2024 11:16:00 PM

I liked hearing of your life careers. I too started out with babysitting as young as age 12. But I went into adult teaching instead of kids. I admire you doing that. I actually majored as secondary ed Spanish teacher but substituted one time and was in tears by end of the day. So I became an ESL teacher in small private schools for adults. It is so nice teaching people who really care to learn

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 6/26/2024 10:59:00 PM

Yes, it seems the older you get, the less time you find for all you want to do. I now work half the hours of what I normally used to , but because private school ESL teachers are not paid well, I will keep working long past my retirement age , which started a few years ago. Just don't have good social security!

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/26/2024 1:18:00 PM

Now I'm just hanging on as a substitute, so I have tons of free time... for now. Funny how all that free time gets sucked up so quickly! Lol :)<3

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/26/2024 1:16:00 PM

Right?! I have a husband who works hard and loves to do so. I'm blessed in many ways. I've worked with and cared for children for...30 plus years! Beginning with babysitting as a teen. For the past 20 years I've taught in pre- school and monitored on the bus my husband drives.

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My Recent Poems

Date Posted	PoemTitle	Form	Categories
5/26/2025	Help Meet	Acrostic	bible,christian,women,
5/25/2025	olive	Haiku	fruit,
5/22/2025	Along with the Thunder	Rhyme	conflict,hope,
5/16/2025	The Peace of Passing	Rhyme	bible,death,forgiveness,l
5/15/2025	Bless They That Mourn	Other	bible,death,hair,
5/13/2025	I Long For	Free verse	age,change,childhood,grow
5/12/2025	Distant Shore	Verse	boat,home,journey,
5/10/2025	Fear Will Breed Hate	Quatern	emotions,fear,hate,
5/9/2025	Robin	Haiku	spring,
5/9/2025	Flowers bloom	Monoku	spring,
5/9/2025	Mother Nature	Haiku	spring,
5/8/2025	Soul Ties	Rhyme	heartbreak,hurt,loss,
5/7/2025	To Fly	Chastushka	humor,husband,
5/6/2025	The Prismatic Self	Narrative	art,creation,extended met
5/1/2025	SON	Acrostic	death,grief,
4/28/2025	If That Wasn't Love	Free verse	angst,break up,divorce,he
4/26/2025	Deprived of Your Love	Rhyme	emotions,heartbreak,lost
4/25/2025	Sorcery	Rhyme	drug,gothic,mental health
4/24/2025	Self Esteem	Rhyme	beauty,body,child,daughte
4/23/2025	Charity	Shadorma	christian,i love you,
4/22/2025	Scarlet thread	Acrostic	christian,family,
4/21/2025	I Bleed	Free verse	bible,birth,faith,jesus,m
4/21/2025	Grandma's Stories	Rhyme	age,cute,family,grandmoth
4/20/2025	Direwolf, Dire Times	Dramatic Monologue	animal,bible,community,fa
4/19/2025	Bread	Pleiades	food,
4/17/2025	Lost All Sense	Lyric	abuse,black love,fear,hea
4/17/2025	Tick Toking	Rhyme	time,
4/17/2025	Museum of the Past	Free verse	emotions,heartbreak,memor
4/16/2025	The Eternal Question: God, No God, Maybe God	Didactic	bible,christian,
4/14/2025	Whisper Man	Free verse	anxiety,bible,evil,fear,
4/13/2025	Stand In His Strength	Rhyme	encouraging,endurance,
4/13/2025	Tornado Warning	Rhyme	storm,
4/7/2025	Awe,age	Free verse	change,emotions,growing u
4/7/2025	The Maker of Idols	Etheree	i love you,
4/5/2025	The Butterfly continued	Couplet	butterfly,nature,
4/4/2025	Baby You're a Firework	Free verse	bible,firework,
4/3/2025	Asleep next to me	Ode	blessing,daughter,
4/3/2025	What makes you feel	Monoku	friendship,i miss you,
4/2/2025	The death of leaves	Personification	autumn,death,
4/1/2025	Baby I Love You	Lyric	anti bullying,anxiety,bul
4/1/2025	Show and tell	Rhyme	faith,hope,
3/31/2025	The earth brings new life	Haiku	birth,nature,
3/30/2025	Dizzy Dancin	Rhyme	dance,
3/29/2025	Supercalifragilicticexpialidocious	Rhyme	nature,
3/27/2025	Second chances	Free verse	growth,
3/26/2025	The Blind Behold Beautiful	Rhyme	beauty,
3/25/2025	Speech Impediments, Moons and Spoons	Limerick	child,funny,
3/23/2025	Our First Kiss	Free verse	first love,kiss,
3/21/2025	Pass the TP Please	Limerick	fun,funny,humor,
3/21/2025	Refections of the Past, Visions of the Future	Dramatic Monologue	emotions,family,identity,
3/19/2025	A Harvest of Joy	Free verse	change,fruit,growth,joy,
3/16/2025	Guardian Angels	Diminished Hexaverse	angel,
3/15/2025	Bright As Stars	Free verse	fate,love,
3/14/2025	The Story of My Life	Quintain (English)	feelings,i am,
3/14/2025	Up, Up Lazy Bones	Free verse	nature,spring,
3/12/2025	She's Only Seventeen	Rhyme	child,family,growing up,l
3/10/2025	Sweeter Than Honey	Free verse	bible,christian,corruptio
3/6/2025	One Faithful Friend	Rhyme	best friend,caregiving,co
3/4/2025	No More: the Crimson Flow	Dramatic Verse	bible,encouraging,gender,
3/3/2025	Ancient Tree	Haiku	tree,
3/3/2025	Poetic Assault	Ottava rima	cry,emotions,poetry,
3/1/2025	Psalm of Praise	Ode	bible,christian,faith,
2/28/2025	Most Sacred	Rhyme	blessing,
2/26/2025	The Trees Clap	Free verse	nature,
2/24/2025	The Moon in the Rowan Tree	Narrative	allegory,fantasy,gothic,i
2/23/2025	Mind of the Heart	Rhyme	bible,christian,emotions,
2/22/2025	Our Home Within	Shape	family,home,
2/20/2025	Star	Shape	dark,light,
2/20/2025	Disposable	Free verse	america,culture,hyperbole
2/15/2025	The Mark of the Mother	Epic	family,fantasy,mother dau
2/14/2025	Midnight Lovers	Rhyme	best friend,love,marriage
2/12/2025	They know not what they do	Ballad	bible,christian,
2/12/2025	My Strength	Ballad	bible,christian,
2/11/2025	Sleep sweet boy	Rhyme	baby,boy,mother,
2/9/2025	Lay Your Head	Rhyme	birth,caregiving,family,L
2/8/2025	Undergrowth with Two Figures-Van Gogh	Ekphrasis	art,death,fear,garden,
2/7/2025	Sky of Fireflies	Alliteration	childhood,nature,
1/31/2025	Walking Man	Couplet	character,dedication,endu
1/28/2025	Bone In Her Back	Free verse	america,conflict,culture,
1/25/2025	DELIVER ME	Kyrielle	bible,christian,encouragi
1/23/2025	Recalling Your Kiss	Free verse	lost love,memory,
1/18/2025	I Must Awa	Rhyme	character,history,imagina
1/18/2025	What Are Photo Albums?	Free verse	change,culture,truth,
1/17/2025	Growing Up	Crystalline	celebration,growing up,
1/17/2025	The Sun You Forsook	Rhyme	age,true love,
1/15/2025	Vogan Monorhyme	Monorhyme	nonsense,
1/9/2025	The Ramblings of a House Wife	Free verse	corruption,earth,emotions
1/9/2025	Amorous Attentions	Free verse	love,
1/5/2025	Holiday Fun	Limerick	christmas,humor,
1/5/2025	Rudolph's Broken Leg	Monorhyme	christmas,
1/5/2025	Plucking Petals	Ottava rima	beauty,flower,
1/2/2025	Wherever We Go, Whatever We Do	Sonnet	love,marriage,
12/31/2024	Anticipating This Deluge	Tanka	emotions,imagery,love,rai
12/29/2024	The First Prophecy	Sonnet	bible,christian,god,
12/29/2024	Born From This	Free verse	america,black african ame
12/26/2024	The Rose and The Briar	Sonnet	marriage,romance,
12/17/2024	Just a Rumor	Rhyme	body,funny,humor,
12/15/2024	Astray	Rhyme	christian,leadership,
12/15/2024	Chance Encounter	Rhyme	animal,child,death,emotio
12/9/2024	Doing My Best	Free verse	faith,family,god,humanity

My Photos

Fav Poems

PoemTitle	Form	Categories
Life is a Song	Narrative	appreciation,music,romant
spring mountain spring	Haiku	mountains,nature,
the little things	Haibun	appreciation,
Raindrops 2	Free verse	11th grade,freedom,humani
My Trip Journey	Dramatic Verse	analogy,journey,
I Found Someone To Love Today	Pantoum	anti bullying,
The Rape of Lebanon	Rhyme	anxiety,war,
The Eternal Question: God, No God, Maybe God	Free verse	10th grade,bible,christia
Death Blows a Flamed Horn	Sonnet	bereavement,death,
Almost Something	Lyric	god,
Die with me	Free verse	death,
Stoic - POTW	Free verse	endurance,life,
My Fellow Poets	Free verse	appreciation,art,dark,dee
Hear Me, and Be Still	Lyric	bird,deep,pain,psychologi
DAYSTAR	Acrostic	star,
MISMATCH - TRI	Rhyme	animal,
Mary Rogers - Now a Song	Lyric	abuse,addiction,hope,
Ode to Aaliyah	Ode	strength,
Serging Through Life's Stitches with Scars	Free verse	emotions,faith,philosophy
SIT-UPONS	Free verse	places,
The Happiness Factory	Free verse	appreciation,
Ode to the Mirror	Ode	analogy,courage,imaginati
Rainbows on the Moon	Rispetto	death,
Soupers, to you I am Indebted	Rhyme	appreciation,family,poets
Urban Legend	Rhyme	murder,mystery,
You Keep on Moving	Free verse	heartbreak,
A Cup of Tea	Rhyme	emotions,growth,happiness
NEW - Where is The Love Mamma - The Video	Dramatic Verse	anger,angst,conflict,pove
Pursuit of Infinite Knowledge and Understanding	Dramatic Verse	journey,passion,philosoph
Absolute Truth: How Can it Be?	Free verse	faith,history,mystery,phi
If I could cast a spell	Rhyme	happiness,inspirational,m
Letter from the Grave	Free verse	emotions,
Rapture	Couplet	love,
Encouraging Your Fellow Poets	Rhyme	encouraging,friend,poets,
Note to Self	Rhyme	humor,poetry,
Lantern of the Shadowed Glade :POTD:	Rhyme	dark,fantasy,halloween,ho
The moon, now full, begins to show	Rhyme	scary,
Makabre Marionetta	Free verse	character,child,conflict,
Room Made of War	Rhyme	absence,depression,psycho
The Scary Story	Rhyme	dark,death,evil,halloween
Why I Became a Poet	Bio	how i feel,
The Burden Man	Rhyme	anxiety,horror,
Poe's Untimely Demise	Rhyme	horror,
The Fly	Rhyme	death,humor,insect,
Shameful Lover	Rhyme	analogy,first love,irony,
Mary Rogers	Lyric	mental illness,
To Whom Does This Come	Rhyme	destiny,inspirational,int
Marionette of Flesh in a Borrowed Dress	Dramatic Verse	death,loneliness,mental i
For My Children	Dramatic Monologue	loneliness,longing,native
Step Ever So Light, On Halloween Night	Lyric	halloween,night,scary,
POETRY CHURCH	Rhyme	poetry,
When The Space Between Stars is Not Empty	Free verse	passion,stars,
Three Sides to Every Story	Rhyme	jealousy,marriage,
Golden Hearts - ::POTD::	Rhyme	angel,bereavement,goodbye
HOLIDAY LIMERICKS	Limerick	america,holiday,sunshine,
Mouser Jill	Rhyme	nursery rhyme,
Knots Between The Pearls	Free verse	angst,life,pain,relations
Hindsight is 20 20	Rhyme	angst,anti bullying,anxie
Within these Walls	Free verse	abuse,introspection,love
The Empty Room	Free verse	angst,emotions,
The Empty Room	Free verse	baby,flower,girl,grief,li
Enigma	Rhyme	abuse,racism,
Justice Served in Blue and White	Rhyme	murder,
Calls My Name	Free verse	addiction,cute love,dark,
Sea Of Love's Mystery	Romanticism	romantic love,
The Gun Shop	Quatrain	animal,conflict,death,lif
The Rose II Cy Twombly	Ekphrasis	art,
Enigmatic Perspective	Free verse	bird,dark,death,extended
Santa versus The Grouch	Rhyme	christmas,holiday,humor,s
Where Do We Come From	Sonnet	creation,
Recognition	Free verse	appreciation,meaningful,p
Recital	Free verse	daughter,music,parents,pr
Forgiveness	Free verse	forgiveness,
Shattered	Free verse	addiction,
The Ballad of Circumlocution	Ballad	allegory,allusion,confusi
The Tempest, Painting by Michael Cheval	Ekphrasis	art,
Snowbound	Kimo	snow,wind,winter,
Epilogue	Tercet	angel,writing,
Tired Soul	Rhyme	depression,
frame by frame	Monoku	memory,time,
MONSTER	I do not know?	depression,
My Son I Still Sing To	Narrative	childhood,emotions,father
Where the Ocean Meets the Mountain	Lyric	assonance,love,metaphor,m
When You Need A Friend	Sonnet	friendship,

Fav Poets

Poet	Country
Tom Woody	United States	Read
David Crandall	United States	Read
Daniel Henry Rodgers	United States	Read
Sam Scott	United Kingdom	Read
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Silent One	United Kingdom	Read
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