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Testing the Water

Allowing every sense the sensation
absorb it all, at once, even the cost
to gain naught, in spite of observation
mindful of the deceit, dignity lost

Chin in the air, being boastful, always
caring not, seems the fate of everyone
blinded by devious words, twisted ways
never accepting truth, lies are more fun

Allowing every sense to swallow up,
bait perfectly placed before the willing
it becomes hard to resist, a false cup
the gullible need an extra filling 

With an empty straw, void you'll be tasting
facts you are immune to, yes everything


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Thoughts from the Heart

~ Be not conformed to the world, but be transformed ~
           Rom. 12:2

Monday February 24th, 2020- Poem of the Day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 3/1/2020 5:57:00 AM
A belated congrats on POTD, Brandy, this sonnet leaves one in deep thought. Hugs, John
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 3/1/2020 7:22:00 PM
Yes, there is so much to think about here. Thank you John. I appreciate your kind words and congratulations. Hugs, Brandy
Date: 2/29/2020 12:54:00 PM
You wrote a wonderful sonnet and I see you got potd also...Congrats ..
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/29/2020 7:07:00 PM
Thank you Silent One, for your kind words and congratulations. I appreciate you. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/28/2020 2:05:00 PM
Terrific poem, Brandy:-) I see that it won p.o.t.d., and deservedly so! Belated congrats to you!
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/28/2020 6:17:00 PM
Hi Edward, thank you for your wonderful comment. Your kind words and congratulations. I appreciate you. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/27/2020 1:10:00 AM
Lovely poem, Brandy.
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/27/2020 10:50:00 AM
Thank you Line. I appreciate you and your thoughts. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/26/2020 11:37:00 PM
Wonderful write and message. Congratulations on POTD, Brandy.. Hugs
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/27/2020 10:50:00 AM
Your kind words and congratulations are appreciated. Thank you Cecilia. Hugs, Brandy
Date: 2/26/2020 7:35:00 AM
A great sonnet with a brilliant message, Brandy. I love this scribble...Belated congrats on POTD. Love & hugs Charlie
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/26/2020 1:58:00 PM
Thank you Charlie, for your lovely comment, your kind words and congratulations. So many thoughts caress my heart. I appreciate you and your friendship. Hugs, Brandy
Date: 2/25/2020 10:57:00 AM
Brandy, I have to agree with Connie, this is an amazing poem. Always glad to see you wearing your "sonnet hat"! Really powerful in conveying an enduring message and the Romans quote was perfectly aligned with your theme of pursuing truth and avoiding deceit. Happy for you and for the Soup community that this was chosen for POTD... well-deserved ~ John
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/25/2020 6:23:00 PM
John, I truly humbled by your comment. With everything that is going on in the world. My heart and my mind seems to be everywhere. I respect you and your thoughts. Thank you for being here, for being you. I appreciate the congratulations as well. My best to you. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/25/2020 6:44:00 AM
Nicole congratulations on your wonderful honor of POTD - a breathtaking write kudos my friend
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/25/2020 1:50:00 PM
Dear Jennifer, I appreciate your thoughts and congratulations. You are so kind. Many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 10:48:00 PM
Congratulations on your Poem of the Day, Brandy! ~Mark
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/25/2020 9:01:00 AM
Thank you Mark. So kind of you to read this scribble of mine, to leave your thoughts upon it. Thank you for the congratulations. My best to you. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 9:13:00 PM
This is a great write Brandy, I could visualize each and every line. I read it when I read my email. Congrats on your poem of the day. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing it. Home run!
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 9:32:00 PM
Hi Juanita, it's so nice to meet you. Thank you so much for your kind words and congratulations. I appreciate you and your thoughts. My best to you. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 11:47:00 AM
Brandy, Congratulations on your POTD - a wonderful sonnet that so beautifully expresses "in it but not of it" with strong imagery! Blessings to you!
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 4:31:00 PM
Dear Sam, you can feel these words so deeply. You are right, there are strong emotions within. You and your thoughts are appreciated. Thank you for the congratulations as well. My best to you. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 11:17:00 AM
Congratulations on having this amazing poem honored with POTD Brandy! xxoo
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 4:22:00 PM
Dear Connie, your thoughts and congratulations are appreciated. Thank you for being here, for being you. Hugs, Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 11:01:00 AM
Congratulations on a well deserved POTD... you rock girlie...
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 4:20:00 PM
Smile. Thank you Robert. I don't rock. I am just being me, sharing thoughts from the heart. I appreciate you, your thoughts and congratulations. :) Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 10:58:00 AM
Great sonnet, Brandy! Congratulations. Panagiota xx
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 4:19:00 PM
Thank you Panagiota. I appreciate your kind words and congratulations. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 10:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your day and win........
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/26/2020 3:42:00 PM
Writing from the heart is the best. One win down & more to come........
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 3:53:00 PM
Dear Paula, thank you for your kind words and congratulations. I haven't won anything. I am just writing from the heart. My best to you. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 10:41:00 AM
Thanks a lot Brandy, this little gem will haunt me through the day
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 3:52:00 PM
I hope these words don't haunt you throughout your day. Just speaking from the depth of my heart. Thank you John, for your thoughts and congratulations. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 8:52:00 AM
A superb Monday morning Brandy...Congratulations on POTD...
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 3:49:00 PM
Your support is appreciated. Thank you Arturo, for your lovely comment and congratulations. My best to you. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 8:51:00 AM
I love the message you have expressed in the poem, Brandy. Congratulations on POTD.
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 3:35:00 PM
Thank you Eve. Sometimes, simple thoughts hold a deeper meaning. I appreciate you, your kind words and congratulations. Hugs, Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 8:50:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Brandy. Nice to see you honored here.
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 3:33:00 PM
So kind of you to say Daniel. I am still in awe. Your thoughts and congratulations are appreciated. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 8:47:00 AM
Congrats on POTD Brandy
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 3:32:00 PM
Thank you Joseph. Your kind words and congratulations are appreciated. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 8:19:00 AM
Back with congrats Brandy on poem of the day. Glad to see you in this space.
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 3:31:00 PM
Thank you Vijay. I appreciate you coming back to read this and leave your thoughts upon it. Your congratulations as well. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 7:25:00 AM
- An excellent poem from your heart, Brandy :) - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 3:24:00 PM
Dear Anne-Lise, thank you for your kind words and congratulations. You have a wonderful heart. My best to you. :) Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 6:56:00 AM
Another great, original poem by Brandy. Congrats on POTD…Well deserved.
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 1:59:00 PM
Thank you Charlie. A bit surprised that this scribble of mine is here on Poem of the Day. I appreciate your comment and congratulations. ~ Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 6:34:00 AM
Don't know if the water is cold or hot...but it's a fun swim lol...your scribbles have turned to sonnets now...Congrats!! on POTD!! Brandy...lovely write my friend...all the best from the Wingster...I need a towel lol :o)
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 1:58:00 PM
I don't know the water temp. Warm. Perhaps. :) Yes, it seems Sonnets are becoming the norm for me. Thank you my Warrior with Wonderful Wings. You need a towel? You always know how to make me smile. Thank you for your thoughts and congratulations. :) Brandy
Date: 2/24/2020 5:14:00 AM
A tender heart as pure as water.. a deep thought as profound as that very water! A poetess gaining a lot of beauty weathering a world of different languages.. "absorbing all"! and what is spilled but great words of solid and enlightened spirit! Congratulations, dear Brandy, on your POTD honour! A unique piece of Art that brings a lot of light to the soul.. warmest wishes. Love and hugs.
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Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/24/2020 1:40:00 PM
Dear Besma, I can always count on you to feel the deep emotions within my heart. You understand completely. Your thoughts caress gently around me. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. I appreciate you. Thank you for the congratulations as well. I am humbled. Hugs, Brandy
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