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One Minute At a Time

Is all we have, just hours or years, a lie we believe. We have no clarity as to what God will do. So grab this minute given to you by God, you don't need to be ruled by the terrorism of the mob. The mob will shirk you, humiliate you, so do look for the leading star in a crowd. Like sheep they huddle in common mediocrity, adoring each other,so slovenly. Their eyes never raised to adore, just to gain points, they do keep score! Patting their own backs constantly, with no credit ever, not for one second to God. Indeed, in the arts and literature, many are eternally lost. Refusing to realize, that the eternal loss of their souls is their ultimate cost. August 5, 2019 9:30pm PST

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/6/2019 1:31:00 PM

Hello Panagiota, Congrats on POTD.I enjoyed this poem. have a nice day my friend.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2019 3:37:00 AM

Hello Darlenee..I am so glad you liked this POTD. I am not one of the most creative writers here! But I do my simple best.and will remind you again, you were the very first who welcomed me. That is something so VERY special. It was a goofy poem that I named a Haiku. It was not even that! But you welcomed me anyway. The power of the heart, you have. Blessings from California. Sorry for late response!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 8/10/2019 10:36:00 PM

Congratulations Panagiota!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/10/2019 11:34:00 PM

PS many thanks to you! Panagiota

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/8/2019 1:16:00 AM

congrats on POTD!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2019 12:10:00 PM

Jeanne, I do thank you! Panagiota

David Mchattie

Date: 8/7/2019 9:22:00 PM

Always best to take the road less traveled. Wonderful poem. Have a great day my friend.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2019 10:07:00 AM

My dear David, it is always wonderful to hear from you. Most grateful for your clean, concise comment! Panagiota

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/7/2019 5:24:00 PM

Many have forgotten who is Full Control. Which is God- and not Mankind. Very sad indeed, as many know- but desire to please men instead of God. Very powerful message here. Congratulations Panagiota, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 8:14:00 PM

I see that you clearly know who is in charge. Looking to mankind for peace? Like Rome? Egypt? Germany under Hiler? Wars? The current drive to destroy Israel and Christians all foretold in Revelations.the gov thinks they are god? It's so clear man cannot handle it. 22 million babies killed last year? Never saw this Internet savvy age so anti-God. Or..the world for that matter.panagiota. Thank you so much Brandy.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/7/2019 5:19:00 PM

Congrats on POTD! Well said!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 5:40:00 PM

Am going beserk since this page has no edit button today. I don't know why. There is a spelling error in the original response. Very sorry.PR

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 5:36:00 PM

Hi, Kim. Yes, this is exciting. Especially since I am so critical of my own poetry.))) I know others are faepr better than I. I do not have a big head.-))) Panagiota

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/7/2019 5:00:00 PM

Excellent POTD! Congratulations Panagiota :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 5:09:00 PM

Greetings Heidi. How sweet of you to take your time To Comnent. Be well, my friend.~~ Panagiota

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/7/2019 3:27:00 PM

Prudent advice to give pause to where one's life is headed Panagiota. Wonderfully expressed in your deserving poem being honored with POTD! Congratulations my friend. xxoo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 4:42:00 PM

Connie, I am so glad you took time to let me know your opinion on this. I try not to make it sound like advice...just sharing what I have learned......yes it is an honor to get a POTD but I am humbled and grateful for it as well. And people like you, who celebrate with me. That's the other part and indicates who my friends at the Soup really are.Panagiota.xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/7/2019 3:01:00 PM

WOW my friend, congratulations on being awarded the honour of POTD - truly deserved - Hugs, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 4:16:00 PM

Too bad we are so far away. This is a happy day. Would love to cebratevagreek this one with you. Hugs, Panagiota OPA

Charles Messina

Date: 8/7/2019 11:48:00 AM

Speaking words of wisdom dear friend...Congratulations on POTD Panagiota. Happy to see you have the honors. Hugs Charlie

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 12:05:00 PM

Charles, even happier that you commented, my friend. See my poem just posted..The Rhytm of Friends, as you are one of them. Spumoni hugs, Panagiota

Tracy Storrier

Date: 8/7/2019 10:47:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, thank you for sharing :o)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 11:52:00 AM

Tracy, thank you for your time in commenting. That' a lovely gift.really. Panagiota o:)

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/7/2019 10:20:00 AM

You are an ambassador from the divine...speaking poetic words of wisdom...the next breath we take can be our last...Congrats!!! dear friend on POTD!!...sending more minutes Pani lol...^WW^ :o)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 11:04:00 AM

Some demon keeps removing my responses. G-rr! Thank you. What a statement..an ambassador for the divine. Beautiful, truly, may we have many more breaths. Pani...))

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/7/2019 9:49:00 AM

Very poignant these days. Congratulations.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 10:51:00 AM

Yes, you hit the nail on the head, my friend,)) Thank you much, Panagiota

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/7/2019 9:26:00 AM

An appropriate message for today, Panagiota! We think we have all the time in the world but we don't. Life has no meaning without God. Congrats on your POTD! Blessings, Kim

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 10:48:00 AM

Kim... ah you said it so well about life. Appreciate your humanity and time to comment. Blessings be yours as well Panagiota

Warren Doll

Date: 8/7/2019 8:14:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Panagiota. So well deserved. All the best~ Warren

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 10:45:00 AM

And congratulations to you for commenting, Warren. Hugs, Panagiota

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/7/2019 7:59:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD Panagiota! xomo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 10:21:00 AM

Maurren! Thank you. Hope all is well with you. Panagiota

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/7/2019 7:24:00 AM

Good advice, Panagiota--BIG congrats for well deserved poem of the day.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 10:26:00 AM

Vitaj, thank you for your comments, yesterday, They helped a lot. This poem has the G word in it. So can understand why it has few comments. )) G is not popular these days. Alas..Panagiota

John Gondolf

Date: 8/7/2019 6:02:00 AM

Wise words my friend, I will ponder them deeply today. Congrats on POTD, Panagiota. All the best. John

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 10:54:00 AM

Hope my reply sticks this time. I wrote one it disappeared? Gee. Just glad you came by. I know how good hearted you are....thank you ..Panagiota

Maria Williams

Date: 8/7/2019 4:37:00 AM

Congratulations on a very deserving POTD Panagiota. Your words make a lot of sense, definitely a poem to reflect on. In the end its between us and God, the eternal loss of ones Soul is too big a risk to take.....Maria Hugs

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 5:13:00 AM

Bless you Maria, love your name because it is my daughter's name,)) many have no use for God. Losing ones soul...not worth it. Hugs, Panagiota

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/7/2019 4:10:00 AM

- The mob will always exist, Panagiota ... it grows like poisonous weeds ... you're right in the last line - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 4:15:00 AM

Anne-Lise, dear friend. Celebrate with me, do! Agree with you on the last line! Hugs, Panagiota

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/7/2019 3:26:00 AM

Back with congratulations on POTD Panagiota. Prepare for a tsunami of comments lol. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 3:31:00 AM

If I were there, I would hug you. I cannot believe this,Tom! Thank you for being the bearer of such great news..you made me cry with joy. Thank you It's 1:30 am here in CA, best pinch myself. Panagiota...

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/6/2019 8:11:00 PM

"The mob will shirk you, humiliate you, so do look for the leading star in a crowd." - yes, for sure!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/7/2019 5:04:00 PM

Though I feel a bit like I'm just piling on an overcrowded bandwagon, wanted to congratulate you on being selected for POTD with what many would surely consider to be a PIC (politically incorrect) write! There's hope after all! (How many times did you write 'God' in this one?!) :) gw

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2019 1:20:00 AM

Thank you for catching that line, Caren PR

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/6/2019 3:40:00 PM

Like the phrasing near the end about the arts and literature, fields today wallowing (for the most part) in highly politicized vulgarity. :) gw

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/6/2019 3:43:00 PM

You got that right! Panagiota

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/6/2019 3:42:00 AM

Enjoy every minute you're given and always be yourself, never follow the crowd. Your last line a stark earning Panagiota. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/6/2019 11:47:00 AM

Why, thank you Tom! I am so appreciative you understood me! Your emphasis in the last line, says it all. I appreciate all your comments and great heart. Love, Panagiota xoxo