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Coffee House Invite Notes

Blog Posted:12/24/2021 8:42:00 AM

Coffee House Invite Notes

In our comments to one another, I’ll read words like, “Thanks  for your time to come read and comment.”  When I followed in such a warm way of replying to comments here on Poetry Soup, I’ve always been reminded, in an imagist way, of our college coffee houses of the 1970’s, where students and local folk-singing alumni would come on week-end nights.  There were also poets occasionally reading their new works.
    The atmosphere in the coffee house I went to,  was warm and inclusive.  The coffee was fresh, rich.  The lighting was dim, from golden, glowing, lantern bulbs spaced along the walls, and candles on a baker’s dozen tables.  Freshmen were quickly brought into the fold, able to find a feeling of home away from home.
    Here on Poetry Soup, when I write in my comments, “Thanks for COMING BY to read and comment,” I carry with the words the pleasant memory (made present tense) of  inviting the reader into my own coffee house, where warmth and friendship are felt even if opinions differ or comments are constructively critical.
    It is with my inviting “coffee house page” of poetry in mind…and the true warmth of the friendships I’ve made here over the past 15 months, that I say again, Thank you for coming by to share.  I wish you the joys of these HOLY-days, with safety, good health, people of love, and your growing spirit.  May trees and stars embrace you with their songs!  May inspiration fill your hours!  Hugs, my poet friends.  Your hearts are precious.
sally



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Theraven
Date: 12/29/2021 9:37:00 PM
Hi Sally, Must be really good coffee. One sugar, two creams. Sweet dreams. -Richard
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Seeker
Date: 12/26/2021 6:56:00 AM
The connection among us all is unmistakable, as we look forward every day to filling voids within by the creative inspirations of the poets here. It has come to this that in contests I host too, I can often guess who the poet is by the structure and content of the poem! Love you all!
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Agustin
Date: 12/26/2021 6:34:00 AM
Thanks for this blog of inviting, welcoming and sustaining friendship though PS. Thanks for your friendship, Sally. God bless you.
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Allison
Date: 12/24/2021 10:28:00 AM
what a wonderful blog Sally I try and respond to and make comments but time and illness has prevented me recently but I am aiming to make up for it as soon as I can:-) Seasons greetings to you and your loved ones:-) hugs Jan xx
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 12/24/2021 3:01:00 PM
Jan, wish I knew more about collaborations. sally
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 12/24/2021 2:47:00 PM
Merry , deep Christmas to you too,Jan. And, I do thank you for stopping by with your touching words. Coming to PSP and meeting people like you opened a world for my children (my poems) and me with the inspiration from others. A real present (in both meanings of that word) so I find sharing comments to be friend and writing growth. I understand the illness things. I have severe pain certain days to type on my iPad as both shoulders need replacing. aaargh today not so bad so I type, read, then paint. BIG HUGS
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Hankins
Date: 12/24/2021 9:25:00 AM
Thank you, Sally, for writing this Blog. Yes, we have quite a community here, and sometimes I feel like I am sitting across from the poet when I write a comment. It's such a good feeling to know we are supporting one another not only in our writing efforts but in our life circumstances and situations. Your heart is most precious, Sally!
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Sally Eslinger
Date: 12/24/2021 2:59:00 PM
Milton, dear one, yes, the way you and I have grown close these past few months…as my husband said, “Want to know how Sally is, read her poetry. It’s her journey.” We sit across from each other as we read, traveling along many friends’ paths, sharing by conversing (commenting) or sharing ing silence. Simply to read one another’s work is giving…receiving…poetry desires audience…it’s energy reaches! Christmas blessings touch you, I pray, Milton! xoxo sally
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Jan Allison
Date: 12/24/2021 10:26:00 AM
I love it when my poems inspire others to write a poem and also LOVE when I am asked to turn one of my silly .limericks into a collaboration, the last one was a HUGE success:-) hugs Jan xx

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