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Soup for one.

I sit here in the kitchen with a bowl and spoon.
On this hot and humid summer's afternoon.

I am hot and sticky,long sleeve shirt,swim trunks,face unshaved
As I am alone with this bowl of soup from all the money saved.

One thing I do know that pleases me
That is I have my honest dignity.

This economy has eaten me alive
I wonder how at times I can survive.

So on this hot day I am alone,it's no fun
When you are broke and enjoying soup for one.



              The barefoot poet.

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The state of the economy for some.

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  • Rclane gold member
    November 7

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    Well written work indeed....but your not alone for in thousands of homes around the land soup for one is the daily plan.....


  • Loki silver member
    November 2

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    Loneliness + Money Woes = Good poetry apparently.

    This was a good write Pat. I've been there before many a time. I tell you the trick...

    (Buy alphabet soup and spell dirty words in it when no one is watching)

    That always improves my mood.

    Or of course you can just eat bread with your soup and personify the bread. Make up a story line to go with your soup and bread. Mine always ends up being suicidal bread (and always named Phil for some reason).

    I enjoyed the read, thank you my friend, and times, they are gonna get better. You can bet your bottom dollar, literally.


  • hmlewis
    October 21
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    I can feel where you're coming from here. Nicely written.


  • littlefishone
    October 13
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    This is a very thought provoking poem, and cleverly written with rhyme that slips easily like butter on hot toast, you create lovely imagry too, i can almost see you sitting there waiting for your soup to heat up, you certainly have talent,to go along with your honest dignity hope you are well littlefishone (theresa)


  • Jesaan gold member
    October 12
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    Sad and true of many peoples lives, but good you have AP
    friends!!!


  • Capt Jed silver member
    October 12

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    Sounds like your enjoying life anyway in spite of the hard times. Enjoyed the write, and may HIS blessings be encouraging to you my friend. Thanks for sharing Pat.
    Ron


  • Quiet Thunder gold member
    October 12

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    Ecellent, Dude!

    I agree and misery loves good company. It is time for a funny movie. Don't forget the microwave potato ... cut it in soup and it becomes a miser elite chowder. Take care! KC


  • Blue Rew gold member
    October 12

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    Says alot about the current state of our
    economic atmosphere, but still manages to
    keep it light and hopeful. Clappies for not
    sinking into despair! Blue

  • Bob Fox
    October 9

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    Pat

    The simpl;e words of a poet to so define our world today. Leaders where are you I often ask. Be well my friend.


  • daviscth silver member
    September 28

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    One thing is for certain, it's so much easier when you have someone to share life with. You did a great job with this Pat.


  • diver
    September 28
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    aww so sad but the reality of what is happening to some people xx written very well


  • Perdu
    September 28

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    Pat ... this lingers deep in the heart
    what a capture of the times ... though it hasn't been this hard on me, it has been hard on me, and I'm just a kid

    thank you for this brilliant scribe; so much caught in so little.

    Best wishes.

  • luna-midnight gold member
    September 27
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    awww, this is true and so sad....but a great write, and keep it up, take care
    Stephanie ♥

  • Melodies silver member
    September 27

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    A fine poem anytime, but especially now in these times when so many folks do not even have a roof over their heads. Soup is good, eat it you should.


  • Lowell Poe
    September 26

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    ...I wonder how many times I can survive.....
    Wow Pat!.....very heavy line...love it...
    Yet it made me feel sad for not only you...but us all...
    we are all sittin ducks wait for the rich to pick our pockets like ravens pick at road kill.
    Our chickens have come home to roost....Reagan said less government as they took money from our checks...what the fuck were we paying for!!!
    Why did we give our money to them when they did not want to do anything but take it!!.
    We are circling the drain Pat....the broken dream that was America is now ...like Rome....burning!

    God help us all,
    LOWELL POE

  • ashjoe76
    September 25

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    Excellent

    Hey, it connects well...'cause I had been through it. You create the mood so well with words that are the least bit presumptuous. To me, that's true poetry!
    Congrats, friend.

  • luv2dream gold member
    September 21

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    wow..like the title..and the poem..the state this country is in sickens me though ..and there's no reason for it.. we all need to care about each other more..hope things improve for you and others.


  • tombruize
    September 21
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    NICE!!

    This is a dead on summation... One is the loneliest number!!


    • Patpowersnoshoepoet
      September 21
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      Thanks Tom. I wrote this about being alone and facing a dire financial situation. Thanks again.

  • PurringKitten
    September 20

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    Soup for one with dignity is a feast indeed...for so many have more than enough and know nothing of life and true love...thank you for always reminding us


  • Peter.0 gold member
    September 19
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    i will bring you some campbells pat. and a loaf. we can share , sharing is the key

  • Emerald Dog
    September 19

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    Soul Food

    This is such a poignant picture for our troubled times, made all the more real by the addition of your own personal colour. You use your soup wisely, feeding the souls and hearts of your readers. Bravo!

  • Revwilliamfoos
    September 19
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    it is getting colder great write
    love the rev papa

  • poorme
    September 19
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    Well writen lines of what we all feel at times.

    Love,
    Heather


  • Amrantiad gold member
    September 18

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    awww pat..ive been there many times way back with a few pennies left in me purse to buy food for me and me kids..you can get through this pat i know you can..keep your pecker up..xxx


  • Wandika gold member
    September 18

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    Interesting twist

    Economy eating away at you as you try to find something you can buy to eat. You do need to find someone to share the soup with though.

    Your friend Jim


  • Tennessee-Joe
    September 18
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    Hard Times Pat

    This reminded me of the Soup Lines back in the 20's.
    Hang in there.
    Joe


  • Karl Weiss - Topaz gold member
    September 17
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    Well done Pat, the simple truth can not be denied. My best wishes always my friend. Karl

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