Floreat Forum I surfed as idly as a wink Through web and blog but all at sea, When all at once I spied a link, A forum full of poetry; Besides the verse and commentary, Articles, stories, all for free. Encouragement beamed from every line And twinkled in a friendly way, The words of all just seemed to shine As each contributed their say: So many minds to share their thought, No more could anyone have sought. The more I looked, the more I found, The wise, the daft, the full of glee, The draft dashed off, the work profound Within such joyful company: I wrote - and hoped - but little guessed How all my fears would lay to rest: For inspiration throngs me round, A welcoming and helpful guide Who does not turn away or frown, There’s always someone on my side; Now, when I feel I write in vain, The forum lifts me up again. (With apologies to WW). David Braund
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