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A PLAN FOR JOY

To try out a new poem form. To give more than to receive. To make calls to the lonely. To envision peace, not unrest. To forgive and to forget. To joyfully encourage others. To take a needed news vacation. To really be attentive with my pet. To honor and embrace my past. To welcome the future with joy. To enjoy all my earthly days fully. To welcome and embrace any and all tests. To one day, go in peace, to my final rest! 9/4/2024 Poem 2 @ Panagiota Romios

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Bill Baker

Date: 10/4/2024 9:01:00 PM

A lovely list poem, my dear friend. Congratulations on your POTD (a month late) :-) Today my account was unlocked, so this is the first chance I've had in 4 months to read and comment on your poetry. I hope all is well with you and your family. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/4/2024 9:12:00 PM

Gee, Bill, i had written you e a few emails months ago. But did not know why you did not reply. I see now, though! Your love is needed in this world that has gone beserk, i refer to the slaughter of Jews last year10/7/ 2023. Encouraging poets who stand for Israel to write about supporting Israel. Mass media does not do that. Soupmail., bill. A friend in 104 Degree california, Shalom, Pangie

Mv Venkataraman

Date: 10/4/2024 8:33:00 AM

A thought-provoking positive poem !

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/4/2024 12:27:00 PM

MV~ thank you, so very much!)) Pangie

Deb M

Date: 9/30/2024 8:47:00 AM

Big belated Congratulations on your POTD Pangie! An uplifting, encouraging message of kindness and thoughtfulness and a reminder to embrace life and enjoy it!!! Love it ….Debx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/30/2024 4:09:00 PM

Aww, Deb,,,you are a sweet poetess. We even have to let go of things and people harmful to us. Life is mix of pleasure and pain. I am no believer in avoiding painful issues im my writings. After all, I am human. Poetry to me should reflect all aspects of life. Life in not always a carnival. Pretending it is? Very unbalnced! But this was positive,Luv from Pangie

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/13/2024 7:25:00 AM

Great poem. Belated congrats on your POTD.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/13/2024 7:33:00 AM

Thank you so very much! It is always an affirmation to get a POTD. And so nice when friens congratulate you. Both new ones and older ones. In appreciation, Pangie.

Karen Croft

Date: 9/9/2024 7:04:00 PM

A wonderful plan of joy.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/9/2024 7:54:00 PM

Ues, we both abree, Haren . It is simple, works we marvelously, well.. In appreciation, Pangie

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/8/2024 11:24:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, congratulations on Your POTD. enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/ xxx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/8/2024 3:30:00 PM

Hello okay you are welcome. Hugs. / Darlene/

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/8/2024 1:01:00 PM

Yes, yes I did. Muchos Gracias, Pangie

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/7/2024 9:39:00 PM

Congrats on POTD!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 10:25:00 PM

Thank you, Victor for taking time out of your day! Pangie

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/7/2024 7:19:00 PM

Nice plan, Pangie... Ahem, I only hope you haven't joined the Kamala Harris 'Joy Brigade.' lol. Just teasing, of course. Congrats on POTD! Joy and Laughter, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 7:55:00 PM

You know me poltically! I need not say more!! You also know I am not one laughing my way down the highway of life..not a chance! You know the words to that old song, to everything,in life there is a season..a time to laugh and a time to cry. I am not on stage here at the soup doing my comedy act, I do write from my soul. This write is not meant to be other than I am. Nor am I here to wow and impress I am not good at that. And I do write at times pen about sorrow and pain. But I neded a poetic plan to get through each day Merci~Pangie

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/7/2024 5:13:00 PM

Dear Pangie, there's so many beautiful and tender thoughts within. With all the negative in the world, this thought touches my heart deeply. ' To take a needed news vacation. ' So true. We all need that. ' To joyfully encourage others. ' You certainly do that, my sweet friend. :) Thank you for being here, for being you. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 5:49:00 PM

Dearest Brandy! Am overwhelmed by your more than gracious comment! But it is so like you..to understand that it is far better to give than receive. Between lies in social media, lies in search engines, lies on you tube, then the Fake News with Fake reporting-Best to turn it off.~ a destroyer of our serenity. I have not been as active as I once was , but I will do what I can, beauty and truth are needed in this world! I appreciate how rich and full of sparkles your words are ..always. You touch us with your magic wand, making us feel wholly complete and human. Honored by you!! Pangie

Paige Hind

Date: 9/7/2024 4:00:00 PM

Hey, congrats on POTD! :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 4:03:00 PM

Hey, Paige. Your comment is accepted and with big grins…appreciated Pangie

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 9/7/2024 2:12:00 PM

Dear Ms. Panagiota, Congratulations on this POTD. It sounds like an excellent plan. Blessings to you..

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 2:28:00 PM

Dearest Ms. Nancy, I humbly thank you, for not only reading, but commenting on this simpleyet efficacious plan. I wish you much joy! Pangie

Ken Rone

Date: 9/7/2024 1:30:00 PM

Congratulations. I love your unique format and positive messages. Best - Ken

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 1:54:00 PM

A good Saturday be yours, Ken! Glad you were very specific re~ What you liked in the POTD! May your day center on the good things that life gives us! Pangie

Eve Roper

Date: 9/7/2024 1:08:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD my friend.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 1:48:00 PM

Cheers, Eve, so glad to see you on this happy day. I always carry you in my heart. I remembef that outstanding decication you write about me. Hope all is well with you. Pangie

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 9/7/2024 12:10:00 PM

Congrats, Pangie! I knew this one would wend its way to POTD! Delighted for you - Bob H

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 12:16:00 PM

How funny Roert!! I saw that your footie poemwas ging to be a POTD , also. We both have ESP, perhaps?? Thank you fir being delighted for me, for being always a friend in addition! Pangie

Arlo Parker

Date: 9/7/2024 11:21:00 AM

POTD wisdom, Pangie. :o))

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 11:56:00 AM

Hi Arlo, How sweet you are to share in my joy today. Grateful for you, taking of your time! Pangie

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/7/2024 11:12:00 AM

Pangie, congratulations on POTD.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 11:16:00 AM

Greetings Tania, hey, thank you for the honor of your visirt… You made my day, Tania abd so has ecery one who signed this. Pangie, whose sul is dancing!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 9/7/2024 10:13:00 AM

Sounds like a plan to me, Panagiota, and congrats on POTD, as well.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 10:33:00 AM

Hello, Jim! I am in heaven to see that you and other poets get the significance of this plan. Putting it into action is the best part, in other words, carrying the ball to the finish line. You will be thewinner in life with this plan, for sure, When we hunt sadly only for our own gain, we end up losing. There is no one to celefrate with. Appreciate that I can tell you are a Team player., Jim! Pangie

Elena Eagle

Date: 9/7/2024 8:40:00 AM

Congratulations on this POTD! Just a wonderful acknowledgement of your creative skills as a poet.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 8:45:00 AM

Elena, appreciate your words, ever appreciative of that wulity when one piet asknowledges another, it makes me joyful. Pangie

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/7/2024 8:21:00 AM

Lovely plans you have made Pangie. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 8:35:00 AM

Beryl, hugs to you, from across the pond! Fun to be recognized with a POTD by friends both new and olf. Have a day with sunshine! I know you have had very heavy rains, Pangie

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 9/7/2024 8:08:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Plan" again. Have a blessed/fun day with your win......................

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 8:29:00 AM

Paula, those like you, who are “backs” are really a blessing,Keep up on penning your delightful works! And love your slways positive attitude Panggie

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 9/7/2024 6:44:00 AM

Dear Pangie, I love a poem that is full of hope, mindfulness, love, concern and yes our role to make it happen. So wonderfully deserving of POTD! A big hug and congratulations! Blessings My Dear Friend, Daniel

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 8:23:00 AM

Dear Daniel, I so appreciate, the quualies I was attempting to express in thes write! You are right on! These are quakities that bidnd us, not divide us! I appreciate you supporting this one amnd otherd, Heartfelt gratotude! Pangie.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 9/7/2024 6:26:00 AM

Congratulations, Dear Poetess, on your POTD. Your poem is a sublime prayer to be followed, and every word brings immense joy. That is universal Great Poetry! Love ~ Mala

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 8:16:00 AM

Good morning, Malabika,.love how you ecptessed yourself and thank you and all who read it and found the universal quality in it that yes, is much like a prayer. Gratefully, Pangie,

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 9/7/2024 5:17:00 AM

You earned POTD with this poem. I'm glad to see it's being recognized.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 8:10:00 AM

Hilda, I too, hoped more would get to read this one. Now, they will! Hurrah! Nice you said so! Thanks, Pangie

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/7/2024 3:57:00 AM

Congrats on this POTD list, sweet friend. God bless you always... love, Gina

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 8:07:00 AM

Very awesome to have you here today! I admire your poetry as you know,it is beautiful. Bless you for stopping by! Pangie

Daniel Caplin

Date: 9/7/2024 1:12:00 AM

Dear Pangie, Congratulations on your well deserved POTD, what a wonderful and inspirational message/poem, I especially loved "to take a needed news vacation" every line so true and to be lived by , congratulations, Danny

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/7/2024 8:04:00 AM

Dear Daniel, welcome to my poet-home. So glad to meet a new soul! Appreciative you liked this poem. Yes, yes, the news can be upsetting to our poetic souls. Reading it, is less upsetting than watcching it. No news is even better. But, with Roku, I listen to music and dicumentaries and learn new things. I have Over 4,000 Poems you can read others,if you choose! Thank you Daniny,….great meeting you! Pangie