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Along Comes a Flood

There have always been floods, starting with the big one. When a family prepared for water, water they had never even seen. They were told they were crazy, but they still built their ark. Today we have floods, yes floods from water. Floods of selfishness cover the earth, people wanting their own way. Wait is not in anyone's vocabulary any more, I must be first they all say. Today we have floods, yes floods of words from emotions. Floods of words from many tongues, words that should not be said. Floods of words that hurt, words that cannot be taken back. As in the days of old, a rainbow of promise said no more flood waters. Today we need a promise, no more hurt souls. Date Written:1/30/2022 Honorable Mention Pick-A-Title, Vol 28 Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh 1.) Along Comes A Flood

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Debra L Brown

Date: 2/15/2022 11:15:00 AM

Back to say Congratulations! on your win, Paula. Well deserved. Blessings ~ Debra

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/15/2022 12:07:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is an honor to have this win. Glad you like it. Have a great/blessed day.........................

Edward Ibeh

Date: 2/13/2022 7:50:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest, Paula:-) Your poem is marvelous, and I love the direction you took the theme!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/13/2022 8:14:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you love the direction I took my write. It is an honor to have this win in your contest. I loved writing it. Have a great/blessed~~ day/week to come writing away.....................

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 2/3/2022 4:48:00 AM

Wise words, dear Paula! Let our each touch be tender

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/4/2022 11:25:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like this one. If only people would be more kind/tender. Have a blessed day.....................

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/1/2022 7:35:00 PM

Great analogies here, Paula. Here's to 'only bows!' :) gw

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/2/2022 9:16:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like this Flood write. Have a blessed day.....................

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 2/1/2022 3:35:00 PM

Dear Paula, I like how you navigated this challenge, very nice indeed…Delice

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/2/2022 9:14:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like this write. Have a blessed day.....................

Virginia Gelok

Date: 1/30/2022 5:34:00 PM

I enjoyed this... not the flood, but the poem. These floods you wrote about are very real and I hope people open thier eyes and see it. Thanks and good luck.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/31/2022 7:56:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your good luck. Glad you enjoyed this one. It is hard for people to change. Have a blessed day/week....................

Terry Flood

Date: 1/30/2022 3:53:00 PM

Typical… I get blamed for everything…AGAIN! Seriously, good write, Paula. Most accurate observations, I’d say. Terry

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/31/2022 7:54:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like this one. Have a blessed day/week....................

Debra L Brown

Date: 1/30/2022 3:15:00 PM

Paula, your words about the "Flood" were food for thought. I loved your comparison. Blessing ~ Debra

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/31/2022 7:53:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you loved this one. Yes, I gave some food for thought in this write. Have a blessed day/week....................

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 1/30/2022 11:36:00 AM

Dear Paula, Your poem is deep and meaningful in today's world. "Floods of selfishness cover the earth," - this is very true... I totally agree. Love and Best wishes ~ Mala

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 1/31/2022 7:50:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. Glad you like this true write. Have a blessed day/week....................