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Behind the Veil of Friendship Potd

Behind the Veil of Friendship Your friend, walks very slowly behind you. Seeing the harm coming your way. His sword out, he protects you back. And you know nothing, you are not even aware of the coming whacks! You have innocent dreams, that people really do like you. He knows far better, how bitterly some do despise your poetry, too. While you dream of the goodness of man. He goes sleepless, in your defense, doing all that he can. Nobody will listen to him, in their expensive pajamas. But then, they are soulless, possessing no trained nashama.(soul) Thank God, for a friend so abundantly blessed. Who far surpasses any meagre, friendship test! Both evil and good, exist in man’s veritable soul. My friend, is one, so courageous, hardly a gross, self-seeking, popularity mole! 12/5/2021

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Eve Roper

Date: 1/7/2022 8:14:00 AM

God does use angels to walk beside to defend your honor ... Good write, Panagiota.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/7/2022 9:42:00 AM

The angel is a real poet here at PS.. full of glory and goodness! Never had one go to bat for me against hordes before. Hordes of bullies! I am honored to have one with backbone. Most will run....back another poet, who is being destroyed openly? One and one only. An angel of a poet. I love courage, a rare quality. Easy to fit in, isn’t it though? In any walk of life. Be genuine you? Hah! The knives and nooses come out...Pamgie

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/12/2021 5:44:00 AM

Hi Panagiota, I agree a friend such as this does add a big sparkle to one's life. True friends are gifts from up above. So glad you found a friend such as this. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. I'm so sorry about your loss. My condolences to you and your family-Alexis

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/12/2021 6:12:00 AM

Alexis, true friends are the confetti of my days. I really appreciate their understanding, honesty and depth. Especially the one who. sticks his or her neck out for you. Most will not,They have no spines)) Appreciate tour condolences! Alexis. I keep expecting an emai from her each Am..now, there is a void! Pangiota xoxo Merry Christmas to you and yours,

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/9/2021 8:46:00 PM

Hi Panagiota Mou so happy you went to your daughter's for there Is no better nurse that you could have than her. Thank you for visiting and commenting on my poems you might not know it, but I think you are special. Your poem is also excellent for which your received this very deserved honor of POTD hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/9/2021 9:15:00 PM

Jeennifer mout, my Greek sis and excellent poet. Wow, Elena makes a freat nurse and she is a fine daughter. No I don't see myself as special. About the POTD, a poet like that is great beyond words, I found out today, my Greek bones are healing so well...i can start walking again OPA! I saw all the rods in my leg and the equipment behind my knee cap. Wow, Jenn! Merry Christmas..Love, Pangie

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/8/2021 2:25:00 PM

Congratulations, Pangie! I think your realness and honesty oft lands you a POTD. How lovely a friend :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/8/2021 2:50:00 PM

Yes, Kim. To have a friend like this makes me ever grateful. Wow~ most run with the crowd and ignore you or cast stones. This person, stuck their neck out. Very rare, indeed. Pangie xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/8/2021 5:26:00 AM

- A big congrats my friend on this glorious poem o.t.d. ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/8/2021 7:09:00 AM

Anne- Lise. Many thanks,i can tell you liked it. Happy Holidays, dear soul. Pangie xxoo

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/7/2021 11:50:00 PM

It’s good that you have a friend supporting you like that Pangje. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/8/2021 4:43:00 AM

12/8 I agree, there is a saying..A FRIEND, IS YOUR NEEDS AMSWERED. THAT SUMMARIZES the POTD.. I can see all those who woukd not respond. That was painful, Belle, add the death of my cousin? A tragic day, indeed, LOVE, Panagiota XOXO

Valsa George

Date: 12/7/2021 10:57:00 PM

True friends are priceless... there may be people who act as friends and stab from behind. Ignore them and go ahead with those who will support you and be with you in your gains and losses. Congratulations on your POTD

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/8/2021 4:35:00 AM

12/8 Dear Valsa. Your comment shows deep wisdom and understanding of the human spirit.one goes on despite adversity.i noticed how many friends did not sign this. The ones who did, get my full respect. On this day, my cousin died, too. It was a very sad day for she was former backing me and cheering me on, Love, Panagiota xoxo

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/7/2021 9:51:00 AM

So true Panagiota... True friends are so precious, like gems... Hearty congratulations on your well deserved POTD... Hugs... ~ Ani

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 10:08:00 AM

Hello Anita! True friends are also like angels. They make sure, people do not harm us, I appreciate your stopping bye. Its nice to get a a POTD. Especially this one.l,dedicated to a Soup member, happy Holidays..love, Pangie xoxo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/7/2021 9:36:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "BEHIND THE VEIL OF FRIENDSHIP" is a Wonderful write. We are very lucky if we have 2 or 3 really great friends in life. Most so call friends come/go and really do not care, do not know what friendship is all about. You are still on my prayer list. God is watching over you. Have a blessed day as you write away..................

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 10:01:00 AM

Dear Paula. How wise you are poetess! Plenty of both back slappers and back stabbers around. I am too naive and trust too much. Even here! On your prayer list, please pray for the repose obf the soul of my cousin, Madelyn McKay, a member of ps who died about 7 hours ago. She wrote just 2 poems but wanted her comments noted to my piems and A few others, i am devaststed. Sle was younger than I andfought cancer for 2 years.i grew up with her.like a sister she was. She encouraged me to be postive, even in the face of adversity. Heartbroken,,,pangie

Ann Peck

Date: 12/7/2021 8:33:00 AM

Dear Pangi, Congratulations on POTD! Yes, a good friend stands with you when, sometimes, family fails to. You honor him well :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 8:48:00 AM

HelloAnn .thank you When my PS family fails me, it is like real family to find one, who stood up for mel What a Sir Gallahad! My knight in shining armot.pppp Love, Pangie xoxo

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/7/2021 6:51:00 AM

Well said, Panagiota! Congrats on POTD

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 7:10:00 AM

Many thanks on your Congrats. It says much about you.,,, Love, Pangie xoxo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/7/2021 6:30:00 AM

Wow! What a friend you must have! A tribute to YOU and to your friend. Congrats on POTD, Pangie. Cheers, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 6:55:00 AM

He is far too great and humble to identify himself.!! What a difference he has made in my life. People are mostly cowards in the face if adversity. They go along with the “Lonely Criwd!” I have seen this in groups before...”Its their way or the highway. I never expected a POTD on this. I find it perfect to get on Dec 7Th. Pearl Harbor Day. Pangie with lve, xoxo

Constance La France

Date: 12/7/2021 6:03:00 AM

Pangie, friends are treasures, nice write and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ love and serenity _Constance

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 7:07:00 AM

Constance Sincerly appreciate your commenting on my POTD. Do big of heart, are you to do so! Happy Holidays! Love, Pangie xoxo

Lisa Ricci

Date: 12/7/2021 6:03:00 AM

Good Morning Pangie - Congratulations on your entry for being POTD. It is well deserved well thoughtout and well executed. Here is a toast to pure and unconditional friendship. Have a wonderful day. Thank you for sharing.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 7:02:00 AM

Lisa..what a great surprise this was. Yes, yes, lets toast together))))) I remember crying as I wrote this! So glad you did comment today. Love.,Pangie xoxo

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/7/2021 5:54:00 AM

Back with POTD congratulations!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 6:43:00 AM

PS. So nice you came back. I really appreciate that type of poetic connection. Many out commenting, crawling to be number one on the comments board. Passing by their friends for years. Being this is a poetry site, i find that insignificant.... Writing poetry is primary. Prize or no prize. Just penning for the love of itl Love, Pangie xoxo

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 12/7/2021 5:48:00 AM

Congrats on your POTD. Friends are so dear.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 6:32:00 AM

Jeanne, you hit the nail on the head. Perfect Love, Pangie xxoo

Elena Eagle

Date: 12/7/2021 5:39:00 AM

Congratulations on this POTD! So well done.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 6:30:00 AM

Hey Elena!my 24 hour caregiver...Look at you,l Commenting.bas if you did not have enough to do?)) Plenty will have excuses. You? You are results driven. With a heart, the size of this universe. Hug my cat for me today.... Love you xoxo Pangie aka Mom

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/7/2021 5:04:00 AM

Congratulations Panagiota on your POTD honors! I have been blessed with such a friend and your words offer a fitting and loving tribute! So well expressed and thoughtful!!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 6:22:00 AM

Howdy, Mike! Oh, so glad that you too have such a friend! Wonderful, wonderful. Thank you for your description of my poem. Mike, I mostly pen about things I carebdeeply about. Occasionally light stuff. I am not here to write comedy. Others have that skill. I am just here to be 100 per cent me. It really ticks off some poets.))) Love, Pangie xxoo

Voodoo Child

Date: 12/7/2021 2:32:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD. I haven't been here long but from first impressions it's not so different to high school. I do enjoy reading a good cyber wedgie. Hope the leg and the heart mend quickly.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 6:12:00 AM

Thank you, Voodoo Child! You are quite perceptive, There are adult poets here! Cyber Wedgie LOL is a grand term. You have me in hysterics. Great poets write their truth, you are one of them. If anyone comes after you for so doing, let me know. We shall teach them a lesson. Iam not here for pom poms nor to be captain of the cheerleaders. I left hS decades ago.so did you. Leg...long mending process. This was no visit to an ER. 21 days in hospital. 14 days at my daughters. OT and PT here weekly. Write more, please? Love, PANGIE XOXO

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/7/2021 1:07:00 AM

There's nothing more precious than true friends , they are like gold dust , congratulations on POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/7/2021 5:58:00 AM

Tom you know you are one of my special friends here. Friends like you put a sparkle in my life. Especially now. I explained why in an email. To Have someone stand for you in the face of adversity?? thats so outstanding,. I better not find any poet attacking one of my friends by bullies. That would be a war. I encourage all. Having the space to be truthful. But crushing another poet with banal comments is not acceptable.this POTD made me cry. What a tribute to the real human, it is about! Love,Pangie xoxo

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/6/2021 11:30:00 AM

this is such a powerful write. I especially love the third stanza. How like the "good shepherd" is a true friend!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/6/2021 12:36:00 PM

P.S. it takes a deep soul like yours to understand its power and intensity. A poet like me, longs for a reader like you. You are a standout commenter! Thanks for being you. I know the type of poetry to bring in 100’s of comments. I will not write those. Glad to see a quality poet like you, PS. Pangie xoxo

Elena Eagle

Date: 12/5/2021 4:42:00 PM

Yes true friendships are a gift. We are blessed when they enter our lives.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/5/2021 5:32:00 PM

Acquaintances are like ships passing in the night. Friends do not pass you by. They stop, hug you but you always live in each others’ hearts. Pangie Friends do not hurt friends, enemies do that. To them, Life is War and you are to be vanquished from their sacred space. I did not grow up learning that!

John Lawless

Date: 12/5/2021 12:24:00 PM

to count one friend such as that is a great gift Pangs...cherish their love.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/5/2021 2:07:00 PM

Yes, John, one who has your back is a diamond that Makes life sparkle You have the gift to make me laugh Thank you. PANGS

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/5/2021 12:15:00 PM

Your friend, same as I sees the fine verses yiou gift us! That contain, truth, heart and soul with a lifetime of experience and insight into this world that we must trek through. A fav, a gem too. God bless..

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/5/2021 2:12:00 PM

Yes, and thank God one had the cajones to stand up for me.ever grateful for his character and those like you. Thank you faithul friend,

Panagiota Romios
Date: 12/5/2021 2:03:00 PM

Haply Holidays,Robert andFamiily. You must have great insight. You warned me long ago, bullies would want me off the site. Its already been posted, they want me off. I am going nowhere, you Pope and Popettes! How gross to say that to any poet. Such crudeness and overflowing arrogance. OMG.. Even those I wrote tributes to, joined in. Broken leg, broken heart? I carry on Panagiota xoxo