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Her Spirit Sublime-Imagery-

+Her Spirit Sublime+ She knelt in God's marble chapel, in her uniform. A suit of deep,forest green with fresh white blouse honoring God, her King. So young, she bowed her shiny brunette head in reverence, Hearing the robins sing, that teenage spring, singing in angelic consonance. Her prayerbook of black leather, gold-leaf edges and ribboned marker of red, Made her realize as she stroked it, that is was only by God was she to be led. The delicate scent of candles that burnt so bright! The artwork of mosaiced windows, sunlit-hued made her feel heavenly light. Her crystal, beaded rosary which transformed,the white marbled walls, into a supernatural rainbow divine. Grateful, to be in a school, that this memory still sings in her memory, sweet,alive and utterly, sublime! 11-30-2020 10:30am PST **Poem of the Day** 12/2/2020 Dedication~ to my high school and religious mentors, who taught me who runs this world! Thank you.

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Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/26/2020 8:47:00 AM

Panagiota, You brought back fine memories of those halls to me. The smell of wooden pews, crisp freshly printed pages. and the light shining through multi-colored glass. Can poetry capture the Glorious Mystery of the Rosary? Perhaps. -Richard

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/26/2020 9:34:00 AM

Richard,,was trying to post to a Piem of yours last night but could not. Will try today. Glad you were so clear in your response...Mom and Dad bought me an all crystal rosary. Wow. And if I were in the chapel at the right time, the crystals acted like a prism on the walls, too.my prayer book was white with gold edges. Maybe you can pen one on the Mysteries? Was glad to see life sized mangers in my city, albeit our cracked gov, forbade church attendance. Sorry, I don't know how he gets away with in. Even drive- by mangers were shut down INRI~ soup me if you do not know what it means Pangie xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/18/2020 11:56:00 PM

Panagiota mou, I apologize, I have just answered all my friend who got POTD this month - a wonderful write and a wonderful friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/19/2020 12:08:00 AM

Jennifer mou...you owe me nothing. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Please know I don't expect you to read my silly poetry. Others here are far better. Four people here read me. I have come to accept tHat status. I don't ignore you. Having eye problems...please have a great Christmas. Blessings from myself and my entire family. Panagiota xxx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 12/3/2020 6:47:00 AM

This is lovely Pangie. I love the imagery and "...feel heavenly light..." Congratulations on the POTD win! Linda

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/3/2020 7:27:00 AM

Linda, gracias. I liked it and really hoped others would too.. Thank you great days, they were, Happy holidays. Pangie xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/2/2020 9:05:00 PM

Hi Panagiota, What a moving tribute piece in honor of your mentors. Stellar imagery and content. You drew the reader into such a sacred and scene. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a good evening:-) Alexis

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 9:15:00 PM

How sweet of you to say such wonderful things. Growing up was not easy for me. Those moments in chapel, were between God and I. Serenity at it's best. Those wonderful mentors. Patient wise, loving. That school demanded the best of us in all ways.God was the centerpiece. Hugs Pangie xx Merci!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/2/2020 7:51:00 PM

Such vivid images you paint with your words. This is so beautiful and uplifting. "So young, she bowed- only by God was she to be led" Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations Panagiota, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Brandy

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 7:58:00 PM

Hello Brandy! Glad they had that impact on you. It was uplifting to remember those still. Lovely moments. It's been an awesome day with awesome comments Hugs Pangie xx

Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/2/2020 3:31:00 PM

Beautiful imagery in these words, Panagoita. To this day, my Dad still carries his prayer book everywhere. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Have a great night :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 4:44:00 PM

Angela, Hello! My Dad, like yours was similar. He had his prayer book, Rosary and a crucifix on his side of the bed. Mass, every Sunday in a beautiful suit, cuff links, tie, suit over coat and clean leather shoes. Good to know someone carries a prayer book, Bible, whatever. God is still important to many. No matter how many churches or synagogues are closed. People are finally fighting back. Thank you for the kind words...hugs, Pangiexx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 12/2/2020 3:12:00 PM

Hello Panagoita, you painted a beautiful scene with your words. hugs Darlene xxThis poem made POTd.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/3/2020 10:12:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, Yes I did see this and like it. Your welcome my good friend in Calif. Hugs Darlene xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 3:15:00 PM

Was just hoping you'd see this! Glad you liked it, Poetess and good friend in Canada. Thhank you. Pangie, with love xxx

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 12/2/2020 2:08:00 PM

Beautiful, Beautiful poetry! POTD for sure, and aprly awarded! well done Pangie and Congrats!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 2:44:00 PM

Hello Krish~ a pleasure to accept such kind words from you. I do so with complete humility, knowing the great poetry of you and others here. A big head? Not me! I have trouble believing I even deserve a POTD..and being in the Anthology shocked me. Glad that Tribute to Tom Cunningam is one of them. What an outstanding man he is! Thank you, Pangie xx Happy Holidays!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/2/2020 11:25:00 AM

What a beautiful and meaningful memory, Panagiota! Simply divine! Congrats on POTD. Blessings and Bounty, Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/9/2020 7:56:00 AM

Wow. In River Forest! Then I'm familiar with the school. Outstanding institution. Congrats again, and thank you for your kind words. Season's best, gw

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 11:58:00 AM

Hello Gershon. That school is in River Forest. A great place of learning by Jesuits and Domicans. Thank you for being a big hearted Poet and acknowdging my work. It takes humility to acknowledge another. You have that. Congrats to you.)) Thank you..PAMGIE XX

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/2/2020 10:48:00 AM

Your poem sings with a divinity depicted by your words. A beautiful poem so deserving of POTD Panagiota. Congratulations on having this honored for POTD my friend! Blessings xxoo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 11:52:00 AM

Dearest Connie, I am glad I chose this topic.i had forgotten all my times in the Chapel...lovely and peaceful. Ir was a place to get centered. Your words are lovely. Appreciate your time,..Christmas is near. Glad to be in the Anhologu with others, Love, Pangie xx

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/2/2020 9:01:00 AM

Congrats on your deserving POTD! Great dedication to your religious mentors. ~ Ani

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 11:41:00 AM

Anitha, hello! It is as you called it. Thought of sending it to my High School. They are by now, with the Lord and deservedly so. But the chapel and student body remains. Thank you for your acknowledgement. It takes a big person to acknowledge another. Hugs, Pangie xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/2/2020 7:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Good memories are the best. Hold on to them in this crazy world. Enjoy your wonderful win and day..............

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 11:35:00 AM

Hello Paula.. so glad that you took time out to express yourself. Shows you have a big heart and a poet worthy to be called one. Yes, enjoying this as it was a total surprise. The world is a bit off, but my early training stands the test of time.we will all be fine...love, Pangie xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/2/2020 7:36:00 AM

Remarkable poem. Worthy of a POTD. ~~

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 11:27:00 AM

Hi Victor, I hope you are feeling better these days.. I know what a spectacular writer you are. With gratitude and God's love, I thank you. You made me very happy. Love, Pangie xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/2/2020 6:22:00 AM

Congratulations for your beautiful POTD :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 11:20:00 AM

Miss Heidi... I so thank you for your appreciation and time to comment. Iy touches my heart! Love, Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/2/2020 5:59:00 AM

Back with congrats on your well deserved POTD Panagiota . Enjoy the honour. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 9:35:00 AM

Those who come back....are angel friends.. That's you... Pangie with love. What a week this has been! Sheesh. Congrats you are in the anthology.WooHoo...

Arturo Michael

Date: 12/2/2020 5:03:00 AM

Well done...Congratulations Unseeking Seeker on POTD...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 9:32:00 AM

Oh, thanks Arturo! I think you know my heart well. Lovely you stopped by......for this POTD. Hugs+ blessings, Pangie xx

John Gondolf

Date: 12/2/2020 4:19:00 AM

This poem brings back many memories of my school days. Nicely penned, Pangie, congrats on POTD. Hugs, John

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 9:29:00 AM

Greetings, John. I hope your HS days were great ones! Teen years are confusing ones. I still cam smell those candles. Blessings from my heart, Pangie xxThank you for visiting!

Charles Messina

Date: 12/2/2020 2:07:00 AM

Indeed, we all need healing. Excellent poetry, Panagiota! Congratulations on POTD. Well deserved. All the best...Charlie

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 9:26:00 AM

Hello Charlie! Healing, now more than ever.i did my best on this....it was a beautiful time in my life.... Just as described in the poem. The high school was All Girls. I think that's a great idea. No plaid short skirts either. Modesty was in vogue then..now? NO! Nice of you to visit. Love, Pangie

John Watt

Date: 12/2/2020 12:58:00 AM

This nostalgic and spiritual look back to the days of tranquility of soul bring great peace. Your description of the chapel, the singing of birds, the simple prayers of devotion, scent of candles, colors of the windows, all put together bring me a sense of quiet in a cluttered and noisy world. A fav, for sure, and a big congrats for your POTD today! Poetry hugs ~ John

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/2/2020 9:20:00 AM

Dearest John~ I am grateful for tha Fav, your constant support and sweet of you to soup me with Congrats for being in the Anthology. I fully expected not to be. I have no fat- head...these moments, in chapel, were indeed special ones. Thanks to my parents, who sent me to one of the best schools. What passes as schooling today, minus God, is a joke. I realize the antipathy toward both Judaism and Christianity. Morality is more than the golden rule. Never saw these groups destroying cities, believers or houses of worship. I am not God, many think they are,,John in a zany world we live in. Hide the mangers, close churches? Satan is busy! Thanks again...PANGIE.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/30/2020 10:55:00 AM

Happy memories that taught you the true path to follow in life. Yes, we have world leaders who lead our countries but the reality is there is only one. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/30/2020 11:08:00 AM

Never realized the impact this has on my life. It's always there. World leaders are not gods. But hey,, I don't want a job where no matter what you do..you are the object of scorn, citizens think they are Perfect? HAH! Pangie