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Blog Posted by Tom Woody: 7/29/2023 4:40:00 PM
That is, for the warm welcome back. PS seems to be friendlier, kinder, gentler these days, and we all agree that's a good thing, right? Of course you do. Now I have some potentially good news. Ready? It's very possible that some of our missing premier poets may consider becoming active again. This is your chance to encourage them in your comments. They are: Becca Teagan Charmaine Chircop Maria Williams Silent one (?) Becca excels at free verse relationship poetry. But her best effort (IMHO) is the gem - I am Poetry. She also has done done some beautiful readings set to background music and nature photos on YouTube. Charmaine's special niche is romance mixed in with awesome nature vistas. Her poetry is charming and endearing. Her words are pretty. You absolutely have to read - The Sky She Sees is Beautiful. Hoping one day she might grace me with a collaborative effort. Maria, like myself, is a storyteller at heart. Her word choices are sophisticated, elegant. Her stories are imaginative and usually come with lessons to be learned. I have had the privilege of collaborating with her more than once, as I have also with Becca and Silent One. Silent One. Need I say more? You are well acquainted with his excellent free verse poetry, often tackling dark or tragic themes, though he can surprise you with a sensitive love poem too. Wouldn't you love to welcome them back again? There are others too who might consider returning if the waters are safe and the soup is nourishing. Hey, have a great weekend! Tommy


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Date: 8/14/2023 1:16:00 AM
Thanks so much Tommy . You are so kind and encouraging. I am seriously considering coming back. I loved posting here and made many friends, I still keep in contact with on FB. I'm so glad to see you welcomed back so warmly. Keep writing always my dear friend. Your storytelling is amazing. Hugs
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/14/2023 4:46:00 AM
:) :)
Date: 8/5/2023 4:03:00 PM
Thx for supporting the potential come back of some great and dearly missed poets!
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Date: 8/5/2023 3:56:00 PM
Hi, Tommy! Hats off to you for acknowledging our fellow muses missing in action. They are all great poets! Becca Teagan, I've featured her on my website with her, One Dismal Night, and a couple of other poems of her works. I love your admiration here for your fellow peers. Have a Great Day, Everyone, and God Bless you all. Best Wishes, William
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Date: 8/5/2023 4:02:00 PM
All of them have been checking in, testing the waters. Let's all be nice. Thx Bill
Date: 8/3/2023 7:11:00 PM
Tom I love them all and miss them all. Such a talented group that we have missed. I hope they come back soon. Thanks Tom for reaching out to them and us. Sending Gods love to them and you...
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Date: 8/4/2023 3:32:00 AM
Me too thx Michael
Date: 8/2/2023 3:29:00 PM
Glad to read the positivity here Tom.'
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/2/2023 4:21:00 PM
Yessir!
Date: 8/1/2023 12:18:00 AM
Glad to have you back, Tom, and would love to welcome all those you mentioned too:)
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/1/2023 4:48:00 AM
Indeed and thanks
Date: 7/31/2023 7:57:00 AM
YOU are friendlier, kinder and gentler these days! and people will respond in kind..you may remember you and i got off to a bad start, but all is forgiven and forgotten and i'm liking this man i'm (cautiously!) getting to know :) that aside, the ones who were stirring trouble behind the scenes seem to have disappeared, or at least gone quiet, so there's a friendlier, more peaceful vibe on the site now..and yes, it would be nice to see some of the old names return, maybe they will..
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Date: 7/31/2023 8:11:00 AM
Haha. Well, I still have a bite but I'm keeping it in check. Especially in regard to blogs, though I barely held back (or did I?) On Craig's blog about Julia. I've learned a lot about social media. There are ways of communicating without causing offense. Yes, hoping they all return
Date: 7/31/2023 12:54:00 AM
Hi Tom, I left the soup a few years ago, it was something I really enjoyed but did not like to get mixed up in the toxic battles that began between certain members. I keep reading poets' work though and occasionally commenting. Since I lost my dear friend Harry, whom I promised I would return. I have noticed so many poems go unread or uncommented on and there was an amazing amount of talent on here. I cannot say 'the best' have left because that is untrue, but it would be nice to see them back again and encourage those like me who are still dabbling with a return.
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Date: 7/31/2023 5:01:00 AM
Yes, we'd like to welcome back old friends
Date: 7/30/2023 6:02:00 PM
Welcome back, my far away friend. I look forward to the return of these amazing poets. Your kindness doesn't go unnoticed. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/30/2023 6:42:00 PM
You're welcome my far away friend. Yes, I hope they all return. They are considering it
Date: 7/30/2023 4:34:00 PM
Tommy, welcome back! Yes, to get all those amazing poets back would be wonderful !
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Date: 7/30/2023 4:36:00 PM
:)

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