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I Return To Share Poetic Gifts

It was nearly two years ago, that I left the PS site Bidding my friends fond 'farewell,' I took flight If the door is ajar, I think I'll enter once more Hoping things are better than they were before My muse was confused, but wanted to return So here we are ~ Your amity we hope to earn We've written of fireflies and fragrant perfume among flowering gardens in the height of bloom Perhaps we'll pen with a new spark of creativity for we've not lost the love for the art of poetry It's a bond we share; a little nature, some romance, If you like our music, kick off your shoes and dance We've skipped over brooks and sat upon lawns waiting for the sun to wake at the hour of dawn Tucked topaz gems in petals of Spring's daffodils hung diamonds on snow flakes in Winter chills and pearls were strung across white lotus flowers In honor of nature, we've been penning for hours I am not Robert Frost, but the road back I'm taking Nor am I Poe, whose dark poems leave you shaking, but perhaps you might discover an emerald or two in a love sonnet I write, or in silly limericks or Haiku Let's share gifts that come from the heart and mind of our muses who can be both stubborn and kind Robert L. Stevenson wrote, "One line or letter bright" in light that this is where my written verses alight. He wrote, "glory in our patience," and "skim the pot" so I'll take his words to heart, giving PS another shot. I'm sure talented poets have since joined the soup and I look forward to reading many of you in the group

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Date: 12/12/2021 5:33:00 PM
I am delighted about your return, dear Lin! I do not know if things are better now than two years ago but your return will make PS better! Welcome, and God bless you!
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/13/2021 6:15:00 AM
Thank you, Demetrios. That's very nice of you.
Date: 12/11/2021 5:54:00 PM
Lin, Here's to new beginnings. The Soup has seen many come and gone. Like so many bare spots on a Christmas tree that could no longer be turned to the wall. The boughs are fuller now. Welcome back. -Richard
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/11/2021 10:39:00 PM
How very kind are your welcoming words, Richard. I truly appreciate your comments. Thank you ever so much.
Date: 12/4/2021 10:31:00 AM
What a beautiful reintroduction to PS, Lin Your imagery is fluid and rhyming is excellent. Your words paint such lovely pictures. Welcome back! I'm glad I'm here this time. A future poet friend, Bill
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/11/2021 10:38:00 PM
I'm glad we're both here, and we have become poet friends, Bill. Thanks so much.
Date: 12/4/2021 5:55:00 AM
Lovely, Lin. Welcome back! Sorry I missed this...belated congrats on POTD. Your pen I assure you was truly missed. Hugs Charlie
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/11/2021 10:37:00 PM
and a belated thank you from me, Charlie. It's wonderful to be greeted so warmly by old friends. Thank you.
Date: 12/1/2021 8:26:00 AM
Wonderful to have you back Lin, I've not been around much the last six months but am feeling better lately. I never renewed my premium membership so no more contests from me. Congrats on POTD with many more accolades to come no doubt!
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Lin Lane
Date: 12/11/2021 10:36:00 PM
Thank you very much, John. It's been 3 weeks, and so far all is well. Lots of new names, but then it's been nearly 2 years. I don't think I'll be paying for a premium membership either. When I left, they removed all of the photos I'd paid for. That's not the way to treat people. Sorry you were ill, but happy to know you're better.
Date: 11/23/2021 6:37:00 PM
Lin your poem is fantastic, what a talent you have. Congratulations on a well deserved poem of the day… Belle
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/29/2021 3:55:00 AM
Your remarks are graciously sweet. Thank you, Belle.
Date: 11/19/2021 5:42:00 AM
A worthy POTD. Yet I still regret you gave up for so long. Once you go public, like me, rest assured there will be villains. Ignore the. Block them. You are always one of the best. ~~
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Date: 11/21/2021 4:15:00 AM
I didn’t give up, Victor. I moved on. I could, and did, handle the trolls that attacked me, but when they insulted new poets and PS admin did nothing to stop them, I decided the site was not a positive place to encourage poets. I have no regret about having left, and I’ll do it again if the same circumstances arise. I blocked them and still they found a way to infiltrate. I guess you didn’t fully understand what was happening.
Date: 11/18/2021 1:10:00 PM
Glad you’re here, Lin! Lovely POTD!
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/19/2021 4:24:00 AM
That means a lot to me, Kim. Thank you.
Date: 11/18/2021 4:42:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, you crafted a splendid poem, enjoy your honor, Valsa. Blessings
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Date: 11/18/2021 4:42:00 AM
Hello, Lasaad. I think you meant this for another potd.
Date: 11/18/2021 2:49:00 AM
Welcome back my dear friend! And a hearty congratulations on a well deserved POTD honor. Your magnificent poem- stirs the poeeeeeeeeeeeetic soul. We that strive to do our best to write from heart and soul, can not help but to admire those great poets your cited. A fav.. God bless..
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/18/2021 4:42:00 AM
Hello, Robert. I remember your wonderful research on great poets, and the information you provided on them here. I also recall our collaborations...what fun it was to write with you! Thank you for the welcome.
Date: 11/17/2021 11:54:00 PM
Hi Lin, welcome back, I surely have missed you and your wonderful muse a lot, congratulations on POTD:)
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Date: 11/18/2021 4:40:00 AM
Hiya, Jo. awww thanks, sweet friend. Thank you.
Date: 11/17/2021 7:12:00 PM
Lin, welcome back and Congratulations on POTD~ Warren
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Date: 11/18/2021 4:39:00 AM
Hi Warren. Thank you very much.
Date: 11/17/2021 5:26:00 PM
Lin, Love the poem so clever to put so many poets in one poem. Congrats on POTD. Blessing ~ Debra
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 6:53:00 PM
Thank you very much, Debra.
Date: 11/17/2021 4:10:00 PM
Hello Lin Lang, Congrats on POTD Welcome home. my friend. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/18/2021 6:48:00 AM
Hello Lin Lang, You are so welcome my friend. Enjoy your day.
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 6:52:00 PM
Thank you so much, Darlene.
Date: 11/17/2021 3:31:00 PM
Congrats on POTD. I am new to Poetry Soup but look forward to finding and reading your writings!
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 6:52:00 PM
Thank you, Cathy. I should be welcoming you. Please do browse through my past poetry posts.
Date: 11/17/2021 2:10:00 PM
wow Lin it is so awesome to return to PS from my recent illness and see you on the site, many congrats on POTD, i am so thrilled to see you back:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/17/2021 6:51:00 PM
Hey Jan!! I'm so glad to see you here, and hope that you're recuperating quickly. It's good to be back with you. Hugs
Date: 11/17/2021 11:46:00 AM
Lin, it's great to see you back with us. This was such a terrific notice of your return, a delightful sampling of your poetic talents, and so descriptive of the bond that we share here through this mutual love of poetic expression. Welcome back!
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Date: 11/17/2021 11:53:00 AM
Hey there, John! Nice to be back, so far. lol Everyone has been very gracious in welcoming me back to where I began posting. Thank you for the compliment and comment. I will take a look at yesterday's potd. How kind of you to let me know. Merci!
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John Watt
Date: 11/17/2021 11:50:00 AM
There is a comment by John Lawless intended for you that got attached to yesterday's potd. It's a common glitch at the site, I don't want you to miss his message.
Date: 11/17/2021 11:35:00 AM
Hello Lin! Love this poem. Such fluidity and rhythm... Warm welcome back to poetry soup! I joined mid July this year. It's been a lovely experience and platform. Look forward to reading more of your works too. All the best, Natasha. :-D
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 11:52:00 AM
I'm so thankful for you taking the time to welcome me, Natasha. I've heard the stinkers have left the site, and your good experiences sound like they attest to that. Great! Let's hope it's a lasting pleasure. My works are here since .... I think it was 2016.
Date: 11/17/2021 10:46:00 AM
A warm welcome Lin...I have joined since your departure. Lovely poem and congrats on POTD! All the best to you, Susan :)
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Date: 11/17/2021 11:49:00 AM
Thank you for welcoming back, Susan. We'll have to catch up on each other's writing.
Date: 11/17/2021 9:47:00 AM
Lin, so happy to see you back, happy you left the door ajar, that is wonderful, I think you will find that PS is a place of poetry and peace now and a huge congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor with this beautiful poem ~ love and serenity _Constance
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Date: 11/17/2021 10:03:00 AM
Hello, Constance. It feels great to be back where I first found the courage to post my poetry. Thank you for the warm welcoming comments, and congrats on potd. I'm very pleased to learn the troublemakers who had no real appreciation for poetry have left. A place of peace, it should be ~
Date: 11/17/2021 9:08:00 AM
What a sweet write... Hearty congrats on a well deserved POTD... Hugs... ~ Ani
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 9:21:00 AM
Thanks for the acknowledgement, Ani.
Date: 11/17/2021 8:29:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Welcome Home. Once again, another wonderful write. I have missed reading your work. Have a great/blessed day writing away................
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 9:20:00 AM
aww how sweet of you, Paula. Thank you very much.
Date: 11/17/2021 7:58:00 AM
"I'm sure talented poets have since joined the soup and I look forward to reading many of you in the group" - Great hearing from you. Congratulations!
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 9:20:00 AM
Hello, Christuraj, and thank you for the congratulatory comments.
Date: 11/17/2021 7:37:00 AM
Hi Lin! I wasn't in PS when you took your leave, but your POTD is lovely; I hope you receive many welcomes for surely there are slots for us all, and I feel, among poets, you stand pretty tall!
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 9:19:00 AM
We shall have to catch up on each other's poetry. Thank you, Ann.
Date: 11/17/2021 7:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour and day
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/17/2021 9:18:00 AM
Hello Rama, and thank you!
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