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Be the Clown

Be the clown,go on, turn the world upside down. Be the one, who never thinks deeply or on humanity frowns. Be above it all, hide your heart all you can. You, who are so superior to the feelings of the family of man. Be strong, grind your teeth. Hide from the fact that one day,you, too,will be under ground with a wreath. Be sure to hide your genuine feelings! If open, the crowd, or those you love most, will avoid you or send you reeling. We whine about personal, irrelavent illnesses to the sky! It's the thing to do, I don't get here thrill of it, should I? The world is crushing me, is all I do know. A planet filled with fear, as our hair turns the color of snow. A life filled with living on devices, is, utterinsanity. Where there are no voices. Just a motherboard of humanity. Deep love is heard like the crashing of windows. Turn the other way from the heart of man, that is where tenderness blows? There are those with hearts as warm as a fireplace. Gather round them soon, they are the remnants of the human race. 6/30/2021

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Joe Dimino

Date: 9/30/2021 6:13:00 PM

Congratulations on POD! Pangie, a lot wrong with the direction of the nation, and the way the hearts of its citizen are going. Soros, Obama, Bidden, Pelosi, and so on -- evil lunatics. Another 80,000 heading toward our Southern Border to cross illegally into the country. Texas needs to use the National Guard of Texas to Close border. If Feds try to interfere, wanting to exercise their rightful control of the guard, there will be a problem.

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/21/2021 6:36:00 AM

Oh wow! Another POTD! You are on a well deserved roll. But you are not kidding around with your Be A Clown poem -- serious, good advice to live by. Saw somewhere on the internet a funeral, where the dead guy had made a hilarious recording he requested placed in his coffin, that was triggered when the box lowered in the ground: "Let me out!" it went on.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/22/2021 7:56:00 AM

Hi Prince de Mino. Thank you for stopping in and saying nice things, no I was not kidding. We are going to have more dead with no war from you know what. Bone heads! Inject children? Why not kill them. New babies cannot be born in hospitals? No vaxx, no delivery? Do we live in the Russia or China? Poets here convince sick poets to get poisoned? They are not doctors. Just bossy, obnoxious know it all’s. That is between an MD and her doctor. And choice, many here do not believe in choice..but will demand abortion on demand, crazily? Panagiota

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/12/2021 7:37:00 AM

Lovely...You brought out character with vision and personality in this one. Congratulations on POTD.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/13/2021 8:46:00 AM

Hello, Arturo! thank you for the lovely analysis and the Congratulations. Find your fireplace friends, always nearby. Pangie xxoo

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/5/2021 3:29:00 PM

A meaningful poems that is so deserving of the honor of POTD Pangie. Congratulations on telling it like it is! I haven’t been here much since the death of my son. Forgive my belated congrats. Much love to you. Blessings Connie

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/22/2021 8:00:00 AM

Connie, hope you are doing well in spite of your significant loss, my friend....I have not been around much either. Aging and more tired*)) Blessings, Panagiota

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/7/2021 12:23:00 PM

Dear Connie. Your humility is outstanding. No wonder you are a fantastic poet. I am painfully aware of your recent loss! Belated congrats make you even better, never mind the poem. You added to my life today. Such a wonderful heart you have. Congratulations to you in behind an outstanding human being.that counts more than this Poem ever will! Love, Pangie. XXOO

Ann Gilmour

Date: 7/4/2021 5:24:00 PM

WOW, I have not been on PS for a while, but I am so glad I did not miss your incredible POTD Panagiota your words say it all dear friend and I send you and Irene my love and hugs from Ann xxx ^~^ xxx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/4/2021 11:05:00 PM

Dearest Ann.. Irene was asking..lwhere is my friend Anne? I told her you would be around soon and stop whining. She is listening to firecrackers and looking out the window today is America's 245th birthday! Hope you are doing well. I so, so love you adding to the POTD. I write from the depths of my soul as do you. Thank you, dear Ann. Love and hugs....Pangie and ^*^Irene

Elena Eagle

Date: 7/4/2021 8:26:00 AM

Congratulations on this POTD. So creative and well written! Well done.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/4/2021 10:55:00 PM

Hi Elena...so nice of you to stop by. Means so much. Thank you, dear heart! Pangie xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/3/2021 11:39:00 AM

Hi Panagiota - Hope you are keeping well - congratulations on POTD , Blessings Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/3/2021 2:39:00 PM

Jennifer! Thank you for the gift of a comment. This was a true surprise, today which I truly welcomed. OPA! You will hear from me this week. hot here. Eddie graduated from elementary school. Going to private HS, in two all star games this week. And what a hunk! ))) thanks , Jenn ....Pangie xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/3/2021 3:13:00 AM

A wonderful sarcastic poem on the face of humanity, Pangie, congratulations on POTD:)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/3/2021 5:23:00 AM

Hi, Jo! I don't know the adjective to describe this, I call it like I see it.Thats's all. Today, Saturday, the drumbeat of the virus here is loud. Example. Test for Covid does not mean you have it. It does mean you were exposed to it.more lockdowns mean more death, I am sure I already wrote about this.thank you for Congratulating me.....PANGIE..xx Man's inhumanity to man goes on. I am one who will say it. Humans do not like that. Denial of the present is the game.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/2/2021 9:12:00 PM

"Turn the world upside down" So sad indeed, knowing things around us will never be in order. This is so thought provoking. Congratulations Panagiota, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 9:21:00 PM

Ah, my day is complete. Brandy landed with all her lights on. You are tremendously generous.hugs + Thank you...,thoughtful Brandy! Pangie xx

Constance La France

Date: 7/2/2021 8:34:00 PM

Pangie, wonderful write and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY, enjoy the honor ~ love and serenity ... -Constance-

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 9:05:00 PM

Constancee....so glad you came by. Feels like a party with comments falling life Confetti... I had a great day, Pangie xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/2/2021 4:59:00 PM

Back with congrats on POTD, Pangie. Have a glorious Fourth! ~ Yippee, gw

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 8:59:00 PM

Big hugs to you for coming back. Where do all these fourths go? I remember being 12 years old band living in Elmwood Park! We really had fun. Thanks, Pangie xx

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/2/2021 3:27:00 PM

An insightful write, Pangie! Congrats on your POTD honor! Blessings, Kim M

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 8:54:00 PM

KIM. Hi, thank you for the comment on the POTD... It is so mice when someone doesvthis. Blessings, Kim Pangie xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/2/2021 11:45:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD Panagiota :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 1:32:00 PM

Thanks, Heidi Bless you. Pangie xx

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 7/2/2021 11:43:00 AM

Wow! All too often, those we think are happiest are the saddest of all. Thank you for addressing that in this powerful poem! It truly deserves POTD. Congrats!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 1:31:00 PM

Jennifer...hope your day is magical. I did not know this poem would be that powerful. Lot easier to pen about the night sky or animals. But that bores me. It does not touch the soul. Subject matter I covered. Who wants poetry that? It's a questioning poem I guess. I was so hesitant to post this, It's anything but light reading. Reall, true friends keep the world work. Impressing others? Cold as ice, hope I made sense. Please visit my other poems. Thank you for the good wishes, same to you! Pangie xx

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/2/2021 11:19:00 AM

Makes me think of that great song 'Don't Cry Out Loud' - a very stirring and emotive write, congratulations on POTD!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 11:27:00 AM

Look who is here..Michelle! Hugs and thanks. I had thought about removing this poem,LOL So what a shock. Thank you for being a caring poet, Michelle! Pangie xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/2/2021 11:10:00 AM

- Wooow, my friend ... you hit many sore points ... As we live today we can become much better at talking together, understanding and showing completely normal emotions such as joy, sorrow, guilt, anger and fear - Some thought emotions are incredibly tiring ... like a plague and a nuisance - Congratulations on a well deserved p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 11:23:00 AM

Greetings Anne-Lise! I agree. We all can work to be better to one another. I have music on. Can’t bear the grind of the Pandemic Daily News. Arg, grow up newscasters! And thank you for coming by today, I appreciate your kindness! Candy Crush Pangie xx

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 7/2/2021 11:07:00 AM

Great Poem Pangie! Congrats on POTD!!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 11:16:00 AM

Well, hi there Krish! Thank you for coming by today! Hugs for the Congratulations, Really appreciate it.It’s exciting Pangie xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/2/2021 9:18:00 AM

Back with "Congratulations" on your POTD win. Have a blessed day writing away............

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 9:26:00 AM

Paula, how very sweet you are to come back. Special poets with gigantic souls do that That would be you,))). Having a great day, Bless you Pangie xx

Eve Roper

Date: 7/2/2021 6:47:00 AM

Great ideas, Panagiota, my grandmother always said, never be embarrassed of things you do they are soonly forgotten, but enjoyed. Congratulations on POTD.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 8:38:00 AM

Hello Eve! Grandma taught you so well! I was raised to be still, and keep my ideas to myself, or to go along with others. You know by my poetry I payi no mind to her rules.! My rule is simple..,be yourself, or else! Great Grandmother you had, Thank you Pangie xx POTD was a real surprise.

Ken Rone

Date: 7/2/2021 5:47:00 AM

If this is a one- sitting piece I envy your creative organization. Regardless a great POTD. I do relish my device, without which I would. Be blind to your great work. - Ken

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 6:03:00 AM

Ken, I am older than you. And miss looking in people's eyes or hearing their voices. And of course, we could not read each others Poetry were there no device! My work, I never consider great. I just do my best.. Thank you for commenting. Each comment is a gift! Thank you for yours! Pangie xx

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 7/2/2021 4:32:00 AM

A poem to be read and followed by all. Each line meaningful. Congratulations on well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 5:07:00 AM

Hello Rama! Hope your day goes well. I was not expecting this POTD at all! I am so glad you found it meaningful to you because it was meant to Be. So many great writers here, you are one of them.))? Thank you Pangie.xx

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 7/2/2021 4:03:00 AM

A poem filled with profound thoughts. We do well to take note...Delice

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 4:49:00 AM

Delice, your comment is full of meaning, I so appreciate your time. Merci...PANGIE XX

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/2/2021 2:38:00 AM

What a wonderful write Pangie, no one should have to listen to our gripes. Smile even when you are down, smiles are infectious, bring on the clowns. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 4:46:00 AM

Excellent points, Belle! I don't censor my mind nor am I positive thinker, as they say. For me, I hope my writing makes a powerful impact on making for a better world. I dont care much about aches and pains. Yes I have many....so what? I am not my body.)))) I appreciate your comment, very much.i am never here to entertain or hide from reality, we still have the power of the pen. That's a blessing, Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/2/2021 12:42:00 AM

Back with congratulations Pangie on POTD, Enjoy the honour. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 4:34:00 AM

Yes..Tom it finally showed up! Thank you, much. Will have a great day. This really shocked me, Woo Hoo! Pangie xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/1/2021 2:08:00 PM

WOW!!! What a story/write. I never have and I never will understand people. God must be sad. Have a blessed day....................

Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/2/2021 5:44:00 AM

Paula! I never will either! Some Christians think we are in tbe end times. Others think...it is not bad enough! If I were God, I'd just end it.throw the evil into Hades and take the good to heaven.stay away from people unaware of what's going on. Read the Bible daily. News is untrue? Only trustable channel is Newsmax. Free shows via Newsnax APP, they don't dwell on negativity nor hating America. Pangie xx