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Afraid To Be - Ode To Emily

The day goes -- but I do not The west wind blows and I am still I'm free to fly but I just watch Thoughts of why I know not Afraid to be --- in a world so rough Afraid for you is faith enough A soul at peace in world at war Life drifts with ease but what's in store The sun will set then we'll see A time for rest -- for you and me

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/21/2016 4:37:00 PM

This poem is freeing Tim. It makes us stop and think about what we can't control, we must have faith that a higher power will take care of. Simple yet deep at the same time. Lovely! Congratulations on a deserving POTD! : ) 7

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/20/2016 8:54:00 AM

Oh, I like this one:) simple and free flowing:) a 7:) and congratulations on your POTD:)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/19/2016 6:51:00 AM

Congrats on POTD, Tim! A lovely flow of contrasts!

White Wolf

Date: 10/19/2016 2:19:00 AM

Saw one the other day on the news, it's more common than not I suspect. Good stuff Andrea, and good luck /|\

White Wolf

Date: 10/18/2016 11:21:00 PM

What a lovely poem Tim. /|\

Tim Smith
Date: 10/19/2016 6:02:00 AM

Thanks Rick

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/18/2016 9:07:00 PM

Congrats on POTD Tim, very well deserved!

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:44:00 PM

Thanks Arthur

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/18/2016 7:35:00 PM

Back to say congratulations Tim on POTD. I've been out of pocket today.

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:44:00 PM

Thanks DT...we need some days to be away

Carol B.

Date: 10/18/2016 3:27:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD :) Love your piece.

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:42:00 PM

Thanks so much

Mercury Anderson

Date: 10/18/2016 1:38:00 PM

This is so beautiful!

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 2:01:00 PM

Thank you Mercury

Casarah Nance

Date: 10/18/2016 12:33:00 PM

Great to see this as poem of the day ;)

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 2:01:00 PM

Thanks Cas

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/18/2016 12:04:00 PM

Congrats on POTD, Tim. We can't live life in fear....We only have one life to live. Touching write. Blessings.

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 2:00:00 PM

Thanks so much Eileen... blessings to you as well

Nilima Deb

Date: 10/18/2016 12:02:00 PM

well write !!

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 2:00:00 PM

Thanks Nilma

Riley Zimmerman

Date: 10/18/2016 10:40:00 AM

Very good!!

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 10:41:00 AM

Thank you Riley

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 10/18/2016 9:25:00 AM

Congratulations on making POTD. Deserved for this well penned piece!

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:44:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Marie

Jan Allison

Date: 10/18/2016 9:19:00 AM

many congrats on POTD - did you amend the title ???Hugs jan xx

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:43:00 AM

Thanks Jan. Yes I added the last part so people could see it was for Emily Dickinson.

Morgen Farmer

Date: 10/18/2016 7:32:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement.

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:42:00 AM

Thank you Morgen.

Charlie Smith

Date: 10/18/2016 7:11:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD honors Tim...

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:42:00 AM

Thanks Charlie...I need to stop over by you.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 10/18/2016 7:07:00 AM

Congrats on POTD, Tim.

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:41:00 AM

Thanks Agnes

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/18/2016 7:05:00 AM

Congrats.of potd. Well deserved Timothu.

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:41:00 AM

Thanks. I am humbled there are so many poets here more deservivg.

Manmath Dalei

Date: 10/18/2016 6:26:00 AM

Lovely. Very smooth flow from begining to end. A big congrats for POTD. Loved it.........//hugs

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:40:00 AM

Thank you Manmath

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/18/2016 4:47:00 AM

- Lovely poem, Tim - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:39:00 AM

Thanks A-L :)

Yasemin Balandi

Date: 10/18/2016 3:41:00 AM

lovely poem. congratulations

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:39:00 AM

Thank you Yasemin

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/17/2016 8:00:00 PM

Love that this happened after reading Emily Dickinson. This piece does justice to any great poet.

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:38:00 AM

She is phenomenal

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/17/2016 7:58:00 PM

I think this is just brilliant poetry. I believe you have become one of the most important poets here. A Fav!

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:38:00 AM

Your words make me smile. Just think what would happen if a woman ever said something that nice about my poetry. You rock.(had to man it up a little or people might talk)...lol

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/17/2016 3:05:00 PM

Sad yet hopeful and somehow still makes me feel serene.Beautiful as always.

Tim Smith
Date: 10/18/2016 9:36:00 AM

Thanks Charmu.