PoetrySoup Has Produced its Second Anthology, PS: It's Still Poetry, an anthology of eclectic contemporary poems written by poets from around the world. Both the first and second anthologies are published by PoetrySoup and Arczis Web Technologies, Inc.
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While the first anthology was 495 pages, this second anthology is much larger, 780 pages. There are over 42,000 poet members of PoetrySoup, of which approximately 4,600 poets are regularly active. Of these 4,600 poets, only about 11% were selected for inclusion in this anthology. I am honored that three of my poems, "Honorable Mention,” "Love’s Dawn," and “Poetry Friends,” are included. The following is my sonnet entitled "Honorable Mention":
Honorable Mention
When just a child the poet's mom said "Son,
Throughout your life beware the sin of pride
Remember this when every day is done
What counts the most is who you are inside"
At first he thought his mother's words unfair
For recognition surely has its place
In time he witnessed prideful thoughts can flare
When undue adulation supplants grace
The poet took to heart his mother's words
Too many accolades can turn your head
Vainglory flits away on wings of birds
What's left is mostly emptiness and dread
Life immersed in modest exhibition
Satisfied with honorable mention
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Get ready to read some diverse poetry! You can buy the anthology on Amazon.com.