Andrea Dietrich Poet Monoku

A Proverbial Monoku - Pm2

Raging waters know only turbulence; the calm smooth sea revels in tranquility.

Nov. 16, 2019 
Based on Proverb 29: 11 A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. (English Standard Version)

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Joseph May November 24, 2019 at 9:40 PM Congrats on your win Andrea..

Jennifer Proxenos November 23, 2019 at 6:31 AM Congratulations on a very wise choice for the contest - what you say is absolutely true - Love this clever write, congrats again. Hugs and blessings. Jennifer.

Na Na November 21, 2019 at 11:57 PM Congrats on your winning poem Andrea

Janice Canerdy November 21, 2019 at 9:59 PM Excellent Monoku, Andrea. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Alexis Y. November 21, 2019 at 8:20 PM Hi Andrea, You penned a good Monoku for the contest theme. Congratulations on your winning write. Enjoy the rest of your evening:-) Alexis

Caren Krutsinger November 18, 2019 at 2:54 PM This sounds like it should be in the Bible.

Pashang Salehi November 17, 2019 at 11:45 PM Indeed... very wise.

Peter W Iversen November 17, 2019 at 9:31 PM Great line, Peter

Matthew Anish November 17, 2019 at 4:47 PM Nice take on a biblical phrase. According to the late rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel the Bible was written as poetry. He was a man who also marched with Dr. King. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Demetrios Trifiatis November 17, 2019 at 3:15 PM Your writing reflects beautifully the proverb dearest, Andrea!

Arturo Michael November 17, 2019 at 12:41 PM Lovely...I like the idea too...

Gordon Mcconnell November 17, 2019 at 10:51 AM Such wise words spoken here Andrea,giving much to ponder on. Blessings,Gordon

Vijay Pandit November 17, 2019 at 7:19 AM Words of far reaching depth--words of wisdom, Andrea.

Kurt Ravidas November 17, 2019 at 6:58 AM A great monoku and a great quote. Here's another from another book: "As a strong wind sweeps away a boat on the water, senses carry away a man’s mind". Good luck in the contest, Andrea)

Silent One November 17, 2019 at 6:28 AM from anger to peace.. nice choice for a proverb...

Regina Mcintosh November 17, 2019 at 5:57 AM Gorgeous write. Love it. God bless you always, Gina

Na Na November 16, 2019 at 11:55 PM Awesome anology Andrea. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Hope all is well with you, Thanks for sharing

Eve Roper November 16, 2019 at 10:26 PM Perfect, Andrea, :)

Line Gauthier November 16, 2019 at 10:11 PM Well penned, Andrea.

Joseph May November 16, 2019 at 10:00 PM Great analogy Andrea..best for a top win..

Sandra Adams November 16, 2019 at 9:21 PM Excellent monoku Andrea... love this! hugs

Alexis Y. November 16, 2019 at 8:59 PM WoW! Andrea, This is wise a well written piece for the contest the theme. You complimented Proverbs 29:11 very well. You should do well in the contest. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a good evening my friend:-) Alexis