
“Friendship” by Kenneth Baldwin-Smith
Dear Readers,
Once again, I take brief pause from poetry in order to acknowledge you – the amazing members of my WordPress community. On this spectacular autumn day in New Hampshire, I find that more than 10,000 of you are now loyal followers of this blog. On more than a quarter million occasions, you have gone out of your way to visit and read my work.
Few traditional paperback writers enjoy such affirmation. We contemporary poets and authors are blessed with this modern technology that allows our words to instantly reach so many appreciative eyes. The personal connections and friendships made possible by the internet are, for me, a continuing source of encouragement and inspiration.
It is impossible to adequately express just how much you all mean to me. All I can do is promise to keep writing poetry, as best I can, and hope you will continue to enjoy what you read here.
Meantime, I take this moment to humbly thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have already given to me.
Affectionately,
Paul
October, 2016
All credit to you for giving us a taste of your great work 😉
LikeLiked by 3 people
thank you most sincerely
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are very welcome, enjoy all the praise 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Paul.Believe me, it is our pleasure to read your poetry that captures our eyes, our hearts, our souls and, upon occasion, our humor.
LikeLiked by 2 people
that means the world to me, coming from you, dear professor
LikeLike
Our community is amazing and I am so fortunate to be a part of it, so I especially appreciate your words expressing the same appreciation and I love your poetry~
LikeLiked by 1 person
many thanks for your kind comments
LikeLike
Congratulations! Well deserved 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
much appreciated
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amazing, Guv’nor!
LikeLiked by 2 people
cheers, old chap
LikeLike
Awesome, Paul. Keep the energy flowing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
many thanks – I’m trying to do just that
LikeLike
Always a joy to share your happiness and to continue reading the stellar flow of words from your spirit 🙂 it is WE who are honoured 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
*heart*
LikeLiked by 1 person
I look forward to your daily posts and the messages they relay. So it is me who thanks you, for being and incredible writer, and a wonderful friend, allowing me to be a part of you. Congratulations on your 10,000 mark. Here’s to many, many more!! 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
I appreciate your kindness more than you know
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
‘Nice one’ as they say in Olde London Town.
LikeLiked by 1 person
cheers, my friend
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thoroughly deserved.
LikeLiked by 1 person
thanks kindly, richard
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank YOU for the creative inspiration you give to us so often!
LikeLiked by 1 person
much appreciated
LikeLike
We love your work Paul!
LikeLiked by 1 person
heartfelt thanks
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are more than welcome – and certainly deserving! Peace . . .
LikeLiked by 1 person
thank you for your kindness
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for being here! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are a tremendous talent! Thank you for sharing yourself with us all. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I appreciate that very much
LikeLiked by 1 person
Keep up the amazing work good sir. ^_^
LikeLiked by 1 person
many thanks
LikeLiked by 1 person
Congratulations!! Thank you Paul.☺
LikeLiked by 1 person
much appreciated, vee
LikeLiked by 1 person
My pleasure Paul! Blessings my friend.🙄
LikeLiked by 1 person
I was going to say ‘that’s amazing’ – but actually – it’s not amazing it’s justifiable credit for great work! xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
you are most kind – thank you sincerely
LikeLiked by 1 person
and well done.. genuinely! x
LikeLiked by 1 person
ps – it’s also AMAZING! Well done!! xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think so, too – never thought I’d find this kind of support
LikeLiked by 1 person
And well deserved it is too! x
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for sharing your work with us and therein providing lessons for the aspiring poets among us.
LikeLiked by 1 person
much appreciated, debbie
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is a wonderful thing to be part of the large population who read your poetry. Thanks for your generosity in replying to our comments. Being a company of poets and aspiring poets feeds my soul.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I couldn’t agree more
LikeLike
I hope one day I can write poetry as well as you, you are a inspiration. Thanks for sharing your work.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I greatly appreciate your kind thoughts
LikeLike
Thank you for visiting my blog and all the likes. I am very honoured as you have such a great place here and a lovely community.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I appreciate that most sincerely
LikeLike
This is an incredible achievement for a modern poet, but no less than you deserve. Your work inspires me 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am grateful for your kindness
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi Paul. Now that is exciting. You are a great poet. Thank you for liking my poem “Death!” A date we all must keep! Best Wishes. The Foureyed Poet.
LikeLike
can’t beat it – can’t cheat it
LikeLike