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A Poet Finds Herself

She dreamt he was with her. Massaging her shoulders. Whispering in her ear to pen poems far bolder! "Stop writing to please the crowd" Alas, poetess, afraid she'd be wearing a shroud. Wanting always the friendly slap on the back. Forgetting other poets, their boots she need not black. Writing a poem she loved~ Should be her tack. A good poem on it's own doth stand. Comments neither make a poem, Nor a woman nor a man grand. But it's the poetess, whom in herself must believe. Making sure above all, it is her God to please! 10/18/2020 Opus #4

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Joe Dimino

Date: 10/19/2020 6:34:00 AM

"...true to thine own self...." No always so easy, but the soul of integrity and honor. Great write!!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/19/2020 8:56:00 AM

Prince De Mino. Thou speakest the truth. No, it is not easy. But in the end...the only way to fly. Woo Hoo! Sorry have not been around the past few days. Was not feeling well. That slowed me down greatltly. Thanks for the compliment.... Hogs, Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/19/2020 5:38:00 AM

Well said Panagiota, as Ive said before, write for thee not they. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/19/2020 8:48:00 AM

Hey, Tom'. Well said...so true. And always nice to have a friend like you Xander others, made of the right stuff! Poets like you, give me wings. Thanks for being around with no excuses. Love, Pangie xx

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/18/2020 6:36:00 PM

Indeed, Pangie! A poetess must let go of the "pleasing the crowd inhibitions" and write from her heart and soul FOR her heart and soul! Your bold pen spills self-empowering and inspiring ink. We must believe in the ink we spill or it might as well evaporate into thin air. You are a poet who has found herself. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 10/19/2020 7:23:00 PM

Thank you, I am humbled by your kindness. I agree, that we all pen so differently, and that is the greatness and wonder of poetic expression. I find your poetry to be revealing(which takes a brave heart and soul). Tom Cunningham is also very high on the very same list as well! The most wonderful thing about PoetrySoup is that we can grow as we learn from each other..

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/19/2020 9:04:00 AM

Susan! Your poetry is utterly beautiful and what an inspiration you are. We all pen so differently. Glad I did not lose you. Three cheers for Tom Cunningham who notified you. He's the Angel9f the Soup. As supportive as all get out. I never think a piem is great till I see it months later. ))) hope I can learn from you. Such a great poet you are! Love, Panagiota xx

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 10/18/2020 3:44:00 PM

Excellent expressions in poetic form, Pangie. You certainly have a way with words much to our delight - Bob

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/18/2020 3:56:00 PM

Greetings, Bob.i do my best, as we all do, don't you agree, I am not writing without purpose. Want fellow piets strong abd free to be open. No hiding behind puffy clouds of meaninglessness. Pangie xxxHuggs