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Before you find your rainbow.

When this troubled world Gets you down so much And you feel you need Someone to listen Loving arms for sanctuary And a loving touch It's hard to keep your balance In such an unbalanced place How can people not go crazy In a world that's insane You go around in circles Tied to a wheel Reaching dead ends The walls feel as if they are closing in You carry such a heavy load You need some help from your friends How you wish you could drop your heavy load And trouble somewhere on a distant shore So the waves of stormy weather Wash over you no more You iron out the wrinkles That caused so much pain You can at last see the light at the end of the tunnel Getting ever near Again So eventually, you get your act together that's If you can again When the world's fell apart around you Just remember you are not the only one And everyone has troubles Some are even worse off than you We are here for such a short time You take the stage one moment, and then suddenly you are gone How can anyone understand you If you can't even understand yourself T Life is a series of stepping stones Sometimes you make it to the next step Other times you fall between it can make you blue If you fall it doesn't mean you failed You are just human like everyone else We all fall sometimes You either have a comfortable bed Or a bed of nails People only see what they want to see And believe what they want to believe What they want is sometimes Right is right at the end of their nose They go in the wrong direction wherever that may be Searching for an elusive rainbow With it's pot of gold at the end Just remember before you find your rainbow There needs to be a little rain.

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Date: 4/9/2024 6:51:00 PM
I just love the message of the title and the poem, Peter. And now I see it's POTD. Must have rained that morning, eh? Congrats, Gershon
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Date: 3/22/2024 5:44:00 AM
I love this, Peter! A great bit of advice! Congratulations on POTD!
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/22/2024 6:02:00 AM
Hey Kim.Thank you so much. Always nice to see the sun again. How are you keeping? You're bso kind. Have geat weekend. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 5:01:00 PM
Beautiful last stanza, ah is it a St Paddy's Day-spirited poem, with the longest title ever! Congratulations on your POTD Peter Dome! Lovely ~I Am Anaya
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 5:13:00 PM
Thank you so much.A pleasure to hear from you.Glad you enjoyed it. Take care, Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 2:47:00 PM
When moments are beyond our control, we reflect on those we're able to hold onto. At least we should. After those storms, (trials in life) a rainbow does appear. It's nice having some sunshine after the rain. Your thoughts hold so much truth, Peter. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 5:22:00 PM
Hi Brandy. Such kind words. I'm so grateful. Thank you so much. Stay safe. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 2:18:00 PM
Aww this is just lovely Peter! Full of wisdom and sage advice written beautifully! Congrats on POTD…Debx
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Date: 3/19/2024 5:15:00 PM
Hi Deb. Thank you once again. Too kind loving your poems. I favourited one well done. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 9:56:00 AM
Congratulations for this great POTD. I am sure many people can relate to this :)
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 12:36:00 PM
Thank you so much, Hedi. means a lot, you write beautifully. Take care, Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 9:01:00 AM
Dear Peter, A hearty congratulations on this well composed POTD. It felt whimsical to me and a touch of Irish. The proximity to St. Paddy's Day and the rainbow reference? Blessings to you and enjoy your honor!
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 5:20:00 PM
Thank you my friend. It was a welcomed surprise. your words made my day, Kind best wishes Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 8:56:00 AM
Avery strong poem, Peter. I hope it is a help to many that feel they're the only ones going through the feelings of chaos. Congratulations on your POTD honor! Enjoy your day of recognition. Write On! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 1:07:00 PM
Hi Bill. Texas wow.I love American.s and country songs. Thank you so much for such kind words. Yes sometimes I write to help others. Take care. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 8:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A powerful/wonderful write with a great ending. For years I have said, I am living in a crazy world & it is getting crazier with each new day. Where will it all end? Have a blessed day writing away..........................
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Date: 3/19/2024 1:21:00 PM
Hi Paula. So nice to meet you. I agree. Soon God will have his day. It has been foretold thousands of years ago. Everything is happening as it says. Just a little longer, and the earth will become a paradise. Where war suffering, hate and death will be no more. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 7:58:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, a poem to get one to seek within, the world in a whole is the exact way it should be, the light has come, God tried over and over but the world loves darkness, sad really how most will have to hit rock bottom before seeking God, but there is where the Spirit shall be, to breathe in a fresh new life, ??Psalm 51:17 KJVAAE?? [17] The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
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Date: 3/19/2024 1:32:00 PM
Hi Stephan. So true. Man cannot fix things but only God can. Second Timothy verses 1 to 3. Thank you. Take care. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 7:56:00 AM
Hey Pete. Love this POTD, especially "...People only see what they want to see And believe what they want to believe..." You know there are at least three sides to every story: yours, mine, and the way it really is. LOL Congratulations! :)
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 1:37:00 PM
Hi Linda. Always a please thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 7:49:00 AM
This is a poem encapsulated with positive thoughts. Congratulations on the POTD.
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Date: 3/19/2024 6:16:00 AM
That last stanza really sums it up. I do believe there is a rainbow at the end, and that it will last forever. Meantime we weather the storms. Nice POTD
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 1:39:00 PM
Hi Tom so true my friend.Thank you. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 5:21:00 AM
What a deep and heartfelt poem this is, and flows also with soulful reminders, ones that many would appreciate, sometimes when we drown we forget that we are not alone. Every stanza in this speaks to my soul but the ending hits the strongest.” Searching for an elusive rainbow With it's pot of gold at the end Just remember before you find your rainbow There needs to be a little rain.” So profound! I love it! Congratulations on receiving POTD. Pleasure reading this.a fave it is for me
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 1:41:00 PM
What can I say but thank you so much. I'm touched by your kind words. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 5:18:00 AM
'Searching for an elusive rainbow With it's pot of gold at the end Just remember before you find your rainbow There needs to be a little rain'. A wonderful poem filled with great advice, Peter. I, for one, shall take it on board. Congratulations on your POTD, so well deserved...Hugs
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 1:43:00 PM
Hi Maria. Can't thank you enough. Hope you are okay. What wonderful kind compliments. Take care. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 4:53:00 AM
Dear Peter, I loved how you beautifully captured the essence of life's struggles and the journey towards finding peace and understanding. It echoes the universal truth that before we can experience joy, we must weather the storms of life. I liked how your words offer peace and amidst the chaos, we are not alone. Peter, Congrats getting POTD, and what a wonderful reflection on the human spirit. Blessings, Daniel
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 1:47:00 PM
Daniel. What wonderful things you say. It was such a surprise I got this morning. Thank you. Stay safe Pete
Date: 3/19/2024 4:49:00 AM
problem is, in our case it's usually a deluge! lol congrats on your potd anyway :)
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Tom Woody
Date: 3/19/2024 6:17:00 AM
Rainbows are real, dear Charlotte, and so is paradise. Hang on...
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Charlotte Puddifoot
Date: 3/19/2024 4:58:00 AM
my comment should tell you how i'm doing ;) yeah maybe, wherever 'there' is, i've yet to fathom it
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 4:52:00 AM
Hi Charlotte. How are you doing? I agree, Maybe we'll get there one day. Thank you.Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 4:11:00 AM
Peter, a wonderful poem, hope we all can find our rainbow, congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 3/19/2024 4:25:00 AM
Hi Tania. Always loved that name by the way. Good to hear from you, Thank you so much. Hope you found yours Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 3:27:00 AM
deep and powerful words. Congrats on your POTD designation!
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 4:28:00 AM
Hi Sara. Thank you so much for your kind words. Much appreciated. Take care.Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 2:35:00 AM
Many congratulations on POTD Peter with this very thoughtful, reflective read. So much truth within its poetic lines. Love the last stanza especially. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing :):)
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Date: 3/19/2024 4:30:00 AM
Thank you so much, Christina.Made my day. Much appreciated. Take care. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 2:24:00 AM
- Back to the rainbow ... congrats on your p.o.t.d, Peter :) - Enjoy the day :) - hugs
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Date: 3/19/2024 4:31:00 AM
H,i my friend. How are you doing? Thank you so much. A lovely surprise this morning. Thank you. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 1:32:00 AM
Peter, a marvellous write of a troubled soul waiting for their sky of gold. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 4:33:00 AM
Hi, Beryl. So kind of you to stop by. Much appreciated. Thank you so much. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 12:50:00 AM
What a deep and powerful message! Congratulations on your potd !
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 4:36:00 AM
Thank you, Karen.Hope you are OK. I am surprised. Have a lovely day, or night Bless. Pete.
Date: 3/19/2024 12:39:00 AM
An uplifting verse Peter, the sun will always shine again. Congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/19/2024 4:37:00 AM
Hi Tom. Nice to hear from you again. Hope you are OK. Thank you so much. Pete.
Date: 3/18/2024 3:26:00 PM
Hello Pete, Wow! I love this poem. I am making this poem my fav. enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/10/2024 11:00:00 AM
Hello Pete, i read this poem again. I noticed that you got POTD congratulations. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/19/2024 9:48:00 AM
Hello Pete, Thank you for the lovely comment. I am so happy to meet you. Your welcome. I am glad to make your day bright. /Darlene/
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Peter Dome
Date: 3/18/2024 3:42:00 PM
Darlene, you are so sweet and a privilege to meet. Thank you so much dear one. It means so much to me. God bless. Pete. Made my day.
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