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Be Who You Really Are

Takes the heart of a lion to express your genuine roar.
            How easy it is, to go along simply to please
            the crowd.
            Be all smiles and jokes, with daisies but no
            significant sound.
            Telling the truth, no way, you are to afraid to 
            be ignored.

            We go through life just once, there is no second chance.
            You can make the world better, it is so profoundly
            needed ……you know?
            Conformists just bow to the government’s
            evil taxes and blows.
            Brave up now, fear no man,joyfully do your
            Independence dance!


                                   6/22/2024

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Robert Lindley Date: 6/26/2023 8:50:00 AM We all should take heed to your courage my dear friend. This fine poetry illustrates that in spades, imho! I write my poetry my way and heed not some of these that demand I do it their way! An artist must be true to his/her own heart and soul. A gem and a fav my friend. Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 6/26/2023 9:25:00 AM Robert, it’s far easier to be a speed bump. But I cannot bear that…as you know, I left high school years ago. Heavens, I have no wish to be a faceless nobody.Nor dare I name a poem style after me! Great way to destroy classical poetry. I have too much to learn in the classics. You don’t get many readers that way. Write as you do. ….do not sell out for a trophy…let others play that game. There is room for all. Love and respect. Panagiota xx

I Am Anaya Date: 6/25/2023 11:12:00 AM A very courageous woman we all know is Opal Lee she did 100's of miles overall-walk at "89" in 2016 to recognize Juneteenth—Texas first state to make it a state holiday--a federal holiday. Black history is American history. Enjoyed your poem about courage, Pangie! Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 6/25/2023 12:53:00 PM Yes, so true thank you. Panagiota

David Fisher Date: 6/24/2023 6:05:00 AM Wow, the first line says it all! And to make the world better, in our own way, is a gift not to be wasted. Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 6/25/2023 12:59:00 PM Second comment..In our own way, you betcha, Just wanted you to know I appreciate your depth of thought David. Pangiexx Panagiota Romios Date: 6/24/2023 12:04:00 PM Good Sunday to you Davi d! I think you’re right that first line is very powerful We, and only we can make the world better…. It’s insane to blame. I realize some goofs run the world, but that doesn’t mean we’re off the hook.. the silliness here to not discuss politics understand will be our undoing! To think we have no responsibility for this world is cracked and juvenile. Pangie xx

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 6/22/2023 3:44:00 PM Hello Panagiota, Wow! Is all i can say. I agree Be Who you are. Because you can only be yourself. Hugs. /Darlene\ xxx Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 6/28/2023 10:09:00 AM Hello Panagiota, yes I know you well. Yes there should be less stress on comments. Poetry is for enjoyment. It is like writing for yourself but for the others to read. Yes many good poets and poetess here. I amalso far a good poetess. Hugs xxx /Dar;lene/ Panagiota Romios Date: 6/26/2023 10:34:00 AM You know me well. I refuse to fit in. Be like a “ matching Shoe”. I don’t fit in here, Darlene! For one, I don’t like Tornographic poetry.I can’t use the real word. It is banned here.and I’d like to see less stress on comments and more on the actual writing of poetry. Many good, poets here. A fraction are not. And I do mean classical poetry. Most poetry these days is off the wall.IMHO.I am far from a good poet? 6/26. Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 6/23/2023 10:38:00 AM Hello Panagiota, These people trying yo fit in, should just be themselves instead of trying to please people. I agree with you. Hugs xxx |Darlene/ Panagiota Romios Date: 6/22/2023 5:16:00 PM Hello back …Darlene. People do not speak what they think. They are too busy pleasing others or trying to fit in. They drive for followers and acceptance is obvious, They are fearful to offend anyone. I ee that in poery here. Matters that count are not written about.and if they are politically incorrect, meaning not left or socialist, will be avoided. Conservative viewpoints are not welcome here .that’s a sorry state of affairs Love you. Pangie xx

Stephan McBride Date: 6/22/2023 2:06:00 PM I wanna be like you when I grow up : ). Lovely truthful poem Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 6/22/2023 2:29:00 PM Stephan,,LOL you-are funny!. I love to roar and cannot play groupie gamesmanship! I have said in other poems or in my comments, I do not Relish being a speed bump in life. It has taken courage for me to change things I can. It’s not easy.you will meet plenty of resistance. I am so glad I succeeded… I have made a difference on this planet. Thanks to God’s help. And there is more work to do..yes! Love Pangie