SHE

She looks down her nose At the locals in the town square As she sips tea from her fine china cup Pinky in the air Criticising and complaining Judging one and all Negativity runs through her veins Only she matters….all others insignificant and small In the evening in the seclusion of her mansion She sits by the fire wine glass in hand Surrounded by her riches Alone in her own wealthy land In her empty home With her empty soul She sits alone in silence As her tears overflow

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/22/2024 10:18:00 AM

Hello Deb, Congratulations on the POTD. I am sorry I am late. But being late is better than not wishing you a happy POTD. Hugs. /Darlene/x

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/23/2024 3:12:00 PM

Hello Debx you are welcome. Enjoy your evening. /Darlenex

Deb M
Date: 5/23/2024 12:27:00 PM

And belated Thankyou sweet Darlene! Debx

Deb M
Date: 5/23/2024 12:08:00 PM

And belated Thankyou sweet Darlene! Debx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/18/2024 2:16:00 PM

Oh, what a treat, Deb, to find you have the honors of a POTD!! Honors and Hugs, be yours, plus a huge box of chocolates!! My Dad, of blessed memory.used to say… “ It takes all kinds” to make this world. Quite a story and well deserved win! Pangie Romios Belated but loving greetings!

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:30:00 AM

Thankyou dear Pangie! POTD and chocolate what a combo! Debx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/18/2024 9:03:00 AM

So many like this snotty nosed dame , and what does she gain except being miserable and thinking of the prospect of even dying alone, but time hopefully is still on her side to change. Wow Deb and POTD Congratulations on being awarded with this honor. Great write Deb. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:27:00 AM

Belated thanks lovely Jennifer! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 5/16/2024 11:39:00 PM

Dear debx, i havent been checking potd section but now that i see you receives potd i just wanted to congratulate you. And also mention how deep this poem is, how with all the wealth and riches too sometimes some do end up all alone, when character can be arrogant and critical looking down on others. Powerful! I know so many like this! Pleasure reading you! Sending you light always

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:30:00 AM

Belated thanks sweet Ink! Debx

Silent One

Date: 5/15/2024 11:59:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD.

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:19:00 AM

Thankyou…..Debx

Valsa George

Date: 5/15/2024 5:48:00 AM

Those who are too critical of others and who hold a feeling that they alone are worthy, will ultimately suffer in life being left too lonely. You have laid down a great lesson that humaneness and the ability to get along with others are qualities to enhance one's happiness. A poem with a great message. Congratulations Deb on your POTD

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:36:00 AM

Belated thanks my sweet friend! Lovely to see you Valsa! Debx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/14/2024 2:07:00 PM

Belated congratulations on your POTD honor Deb! Excellent observations on those who value riches before people. That mansion with all of its finery is pretty lonely without friends and family to fill it with love and laughter. Wonderful rhyme scheme and the language of your theme is fresh and original. Truly money can change people. So happy for your honor! Blessings!

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:41:00 AM

Thankyou for such a lovely comment Sam! I really appreciate it….Debx

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/14/2024 7:36:00 AM

Deb, so sorry I missed your POTD! Your deservedly so honored poem is indeed full of vivid imagery and truth telling! A perfect description of a sad and lonely soul! Congratulations xxoo

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:24:00 AM

Belated Thanks Mike for your lovely comment! Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 5/14/2024 7:34:00 AM

Powerful poetry, Deb. Well-deserved POTD, my dear friend! I hope you enjoyed your special day of recognition. Big hugs, Bill

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:25:00 AM

Belated thanks my brudda from anudda mudda! Debx

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/13/2024 10:20:00 PM

Warmest congratulations on POTD, Deb. This is a fave for me. Blessings.

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:31:00 AM

Belated Thanks Evelyn and for the Fave also….a fave never loses its specialness for me! Debx

Christopher Grieves

Date: 5/13/2024 9:00:00 PM

It is hard to imagine such one dimensional intolerance exists, but your poem calls it. Any chance of some Charles Dickens style redemption, Deb, in part two? Enjoy your POTD C :)

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:32:00 AM

Hehe no thats it Chris!! Belated thanks my friend! Debx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/13/2024 8:42:00 PM

What an amazing ending to this poem. Surely there is a deficient that makes her behave that way as you clearly portray. Great write. Congrats on POTD.

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:33:00 AM

Belated Thanks Eileen! I appreciate you commenting my friend! Debx

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/13/2024 5:58:00 PM

So sad. Those that put on an outward show that they are high above everyone else, are truly feeling empty on the inside. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations Deb, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:34:00 AM

Thankyou sweet Brandy! Belated thanks my friend! Debx

Stephan McBride

Date: 5/13/2024 3:23:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, : ). So much to learn from your truthful words

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:35:00 AM

For us all to learn Stephan! Belated thankyou ! Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 5/13/2024 2:24:00 PM

Superb POTD, Deb. Illustrates all too clearly that money can’t buy happiness, or, in her case, class. congrats on your well deserved accolade. Terry

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:24:00 AM

Belated thanks my funny friend! Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/13/2024 12:32:00 PM

Every time 'She' looks down her nose, I look up my schnoz -- and I see you with POTD. Congrats once again, Deb!! Keep smiling, Gershon

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:26:00 AM

Thankyou dear BB! Debx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/13/2024 11:56:00 AM

Hello Deb, Congratulations on this POTD. She got what she deserved putting down the people that have less to live with. Was not smart. Enjoy your special day. /Darlene/ X

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:43:00 AM

Belated Thankyou sweet Darlene….Debx

Regina Elliott

Date: 5/13/2024 11:39:00 AM

A big Congratulations, Deb, on a worthy POTD, that speaks to the pitfalls of the trappings of wealth. A finely penned poem. Enjoy your special poetry day. :)

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:42:00 AM

Belated thanks Regina….Debx

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/13/2024 9:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your thought-provoking poem receiving honour of POTD. Dear Deb, you have poignantly portrayed sad loneliness in middle of immense wealth - very real! Best wishes~

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:44:00 AM

Hi Malabika….belated thanks my friend! Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/13/2024 9:04:00 AM

Dear Deb, I liked how you offer a poetic glimpse into the loneliness and emptiness that can lurk beneath the façade of wealth and privilege. Your poem serves as a powerful message of the importance of empathy, compassion, and genuine connection in a world often dominated by superficiality and materialism. Deb, this is a thought-provoking reflection on the complexities of human nature. - Blessings, my friend, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:29:00 AM

Belated Thanks Daniel….always appreciate the effort you put into reading others poems, encouraging and commenting! Much appreciated! Debx

Zarek Brewer

Date: 5/13/2024 8:49:00 AM

Awesome POTD! Nice perspective that wealth can only get you so far.

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:45:00 AM

Thankyou Zarek l appreciate your kind comment! Debx

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/13/2024 8:46:00 AM

Congrats on POTD. Cuddles.

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:43:00 AM

Belated thanks and cuddles Victor! Debx

Joseph May

Date: 5/13/2024 8:21:00 AM

Happiness cannot be bought, A sad ending to this story Deb, Congrats on POTD

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:45:00 AM

Belated Thanks Joseph…..Debx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/13/2024 8:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "SHE" write. "Love This One" The question is....why are there so many people like this??? Looks down their nose, Judging all, Negativity, Only they matter. Enjoy your day/week with your wonderful win.............

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:27:00 AM

Its the way of the world Paula unfortunately! Belated thanks my friend! Debx

Christina Bowring

Date: 5/13/2024 7:45:00 AM

Hooray! So pleased to see your name here once again for POTD my sweet, caring friend. Many congratulations. This is so poignant and well written. I read it several times. The last stanza is so profound,’ In her empty home with her empty soul’. You sort of feel sorry for such a character but the old saying, ‘ As you sow, so shall you reap’ springs to mind. Another thought provoking and reflective read from your radiant pen dear Deb. Enjoy your celebratory day. You deserve it. Hugs, smiles :):) xx

Deb M
Date: 5/22/2024 9:23:00 AM

You Christina are so lovely and complimentary with your comments….thankyou my friend for your kind feel good words! Debx