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That Was Then, This is Now

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This poem was written and subitted for "That Was Then, This Is Now" poetry contest

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ then a baby's first steps learning to balance a bike rewards of courage now facing a new day taking the risks of living no choice but courage

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/15/2024 12:22:00 PM

A splendid day to you as well.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 5:44:00 PM

thanks, Richard!

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/15/2024 11:40:00 AM

Impressive interpretation of the prompt, Sara. It's true that courage often stems from our initial actions. Delivered with great precision and conciseness. The portrayal and inventiveness in the Senryus were truly captivating.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 5:44:00 PM

thank you, Sotto, for your kind comments. For some reason I felt that brevity would send a more powerful message than the longer poem I originally wrote. Have a wonderful evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 4/15/2024 11:39:00 AM

Love this short senryu. Lots of imgery and creativity.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 5:43:00 PM

thank you, Jay. I appreciate your enthusiasm for my Senyrus. Means a lot to me...have a splendid evening, Sara

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/15/2024 10:52:00 AM

So very true, sars. Loved the image and the creativity in the Senryus. Pangie xx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 5:42:00 PM

thank you, Pangie, for your visit and for your thoughtful comments about my Senyrus. Hope you're well. hugs and blessings, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/15/2024 5:45:00 AM

Very clever take on the prompt, Sara. So well and succinctly delivered.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 5:42:00 PM

thank you, Vijay! Glad you found my take on the contest clever. I just felt like this poem was 'right' for the contest. Sometimes brevity is all that's needed. Have a great evening, Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/15/2024 3:59:00 AM

Courage grows from our first steps Sara, taking advantage of good wifi, greetings from Crete. I'm travelling again. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 4:26:00 AM

thanks for stopping by while in Crete. Never been to Crete but hear it's lovely this time of year. Enjoy your travels, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/15/2024 1:50:00 AM

A wonderful short poem with great contrast. Very explicit.

Don Iannone

Date: 4/14/2024 9:34:00 PM

Sara, Lovely experiment in poetry. Delightfully filled with truth. Don

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 4:25:00 AM

thank you, Don. Grateful you appreciated this tiny experiment. have a pleasant day, Sara

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/14/2024 9:29:00 PM

Yes it’s good to cultivate courage.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 4:24:00 AM

I agree with you, Richard. Thanks for dropping by. Wishing you a splendid day, Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/14/2024 9:25:00 PM

things change but always the need for risks and courage! Hugs ~ Kim

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 4:23:00 AM

wise words, Kim. Appreciate your visit and comment. Have a pleasant day, hugs, Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/14/2024 7:11:00 PM

You chose a cute way to do this challenge. I hope something comes to ME

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/15/2024 4:23:00 AM

thanks for your visit, Andrea, and for your kind words about my little poem. I'm sure something will come to you. When it does, it'll be stellar :-) Have a great day, hugs, Sara