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Written 30th March 2025

Write Nine Beautiful Lines (With a Twist ) Poetry Contest - Sponsored by: Constance La France

Just for the Lonely

Beautiful are folk with hearts of gold
Unsightly are those with hearts stone cold
Take some time to learn of someone's worth
You may get major surprise of earth
Women don’t need to be dressed in lace
A man doesn’t need a handsome face
Just to be a compassionate soul 
A person who fits the friendship role
Would you befriend me, an aging droll?

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Paul Callus

Date: 5/8/2025 12:55:00 AM

Dear Beryl, your poem does not beat round the bush; you say what you candidly mean, and the end twist deserves a round of applause ~ friendship is definitely not measured by looks or age! ~ Best regards // paul

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/8/2025 11:19:00 AM

Thank you Paul, you are so right, friendship is built on understanding, compassion and caring. All the best, Beryl

Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/9/2025 9:05:00 AM

Beryl, OMG what a funny ending! And yes, I think most of us would! I think you've hit the nail on the head. All goodness and beautiful. Smiles!!

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/8/2025 11:22:00 AM

Thank you Duke, faraway friend.keep smiling… Beryl

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/9/2025 6:51:00 AM

Nuff said, and nicely written Beryl Congratulations! :)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/8/2025 11:21:00 AM

Thank you Linda, truly grateful… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/7/2025 12:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I love your powerful write. Have a blessed day with your win................

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/8/2025 11:20:00 AM

Thank you Paula. Blessings to you too… Beryl

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/7/2025 11:40:00 AM

- So true, Beryl :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 5/8/2025 11:19:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise, appreciated… Beryl

Sotto Poet

Date: 4/7/2025 8:03:00 AM

Your poem evokes a distinct sense of beauty, nuanced feelings, and fantastic imagery, dear Beryl. Congratulations on your well-deserved win.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 4/7/2025 1:41:00 AM

Congrats on your placement Beryl. Well said.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/7/2025 1:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Oliver, I’m pleased with the placement… Beryl

Michael Tor

Date: 4/3/2025 11:03:00 AM

I love your message in this one Dear Beryl another favorite... Hugs...

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/7/2025 1:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Michael, I’m truly grateful… Beryl

Ink Empress

Date: 4/3/2025 12:57:00 AM

Dear Beryl, So much wisdom in your beautiful words woven here in such a soulfully meaningful manner! I agree with your opening lines especially and i have a special place in my heart for those that are kind and have a beautiful heart and one that selflessly gives! I also agree with “ Women don’t need to be dressed in lace A man doesn’t need a handsome face Just to be a compassionate soul ” so true! And profound! Pleasure reading your poem today! Sending you light always

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/7/2025 1:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Ink, your encouragement means a lot… Beryl

John Read

Date: 4/2/2025 7:41:00 AM

Hi sister Beryl I'll always be your friend, from the days of FFP now on poetry Soup, hope Alan is feeling better.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/2/2025 8:01:00 AM

Brother John, you’ll always be my friend too, it was eleven years ago that we met. You, Magicman and me, us three with our Limericks we had such fun, especially on the run up to Christmas each December, I’ll always remember… Sis Beryl ( Alan is not good. )

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/1/2025 8:27:00 AM

Your worth is golden, Beryl poetess never be lonely keep busy with poetry~ xhugs

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 4/1/2025 3:15:00 PM

Thank you Anaya. For everyone there’s a hand to hold, coming with a heart of gold. I’m never lonely, with a husband, close sisters and friends. Plus the PoetryLust… Hugs x Beryl

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 3/31/2025 9:19:00 AM

Hello Beryl, beautifully written, your words full of wisdom. Good luck in the contest. Wishing you a wonderful new week ahead, my friend.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 3/31/2025 9:27:00 AM

Thank you dear poet friend, I appreciate your good wishes. Have a wonderful week too… Beryl