Memory Lane

It’s taken days
But it really doesn’t matter
I’m addicted
 
I’d do it all over again  
Until my eyeballs fall out of my skull
Until my brain numbs
 
I read every single one of my favorites
The comments  
The responses
Everything
The talent residing there is astounding
 
Went all the way back to my first RL
And happened to find  
The very first poet who commented on my first post
His poem is outstanding  
As is he
 
Over the twenty eight months I’ve been here  
He has shared himself  
Offered advice
Become a friend
 
So many friends along the way…
 
So many people who have lifted me on their shoulders
Given a poetic embrace
Blew an imaginary kiss
Given a gentle kick in the ass
 
Believe me, I’ve felt all of it
Grateful for those who took the time to get to know me
 
Hell, I’m even grateful for those that have shunned me
And believe it or not
I’m appreciative of those that took advantage
Every single person has shaped me in one way or another
 
It hasn’t always been pretty but it’s been right
Exactly the way it’s supposed to be
I found myself here
I found my home
 
DUP
The place where if you let it
The impossible becomes possible