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bittersweet life

“If you've never eaten while crying you don’t know what life tastes like.” - Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe --------------------------------------------------- Even sweetest freshwater river seeks refuge in salts of vast ocean

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Hiba Junaid

Date: 4/1/2025 3:07:00 AM

First of all, can I just say that I love the quote? It brought a genuine smile to my face. The two-liner itself is a beautiful example of brevity that stands out, and just works. The message is beautiful. Congrats on your win!

thriveni c mysore
Date: 4/1/2025 8:14:00 AM

Yes, this quote helps me too. I keep repeating it whenever I am sad dear friend. Thank you so much for your kind visit. All that we love, at some point brings us tears dear poet. thank you for your sweet words.

Trina Layne

Date: 3/16/2025 11:12:00 AM

That's a lovely contrast! Interesting perspective on the yin and yangs of life :)

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/17/2025 2:22:00 AM

I am glad you liked the write dear friend. thank you very much for your kind visit and words. Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/10/2025 3:37:00 PM

Wow. So profound. Belated congrats, thiveni.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/11/2025 12:01:00 AM

Thank you dear poet for your kind visit and sweet words. Thank you

Len Gasun

Date: 3/8/2025 6:39:00 PM

Great two-lined verse with great food for thoughts my dear poet friend. Belated Congratulations on your win! Thanks for sharing. I love it and enjoyed. God bless you always and your poetry. Hugs

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/9/2025 6:24:00 AM

Hope you are doing well dear friend. Thank you for your kind visit. I am grateful to you for the precious blessings and hugs. Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/6/2025 8:17:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative write. Something to think about... Have a blessed day with your win................

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/6/2025 7:51:00 PM

you do like it dear friend! The most cherished will always bring tears at some point don't you agree? Thank you dear friend for your kind visit and blessings. Cheers!

Marilene Evans

Date: 3/5/2025 2:53:00 PM

Sometimes, you have to go through bittersweet situations in your path of life. Congratulations.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/6/2025 6:26:00 AM

I agree dear poet, we have to face them with courage. Thank you for your kind visit and words dear friend, means so much to me. Thank you.

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 3/5/2025 4:01:00 AM

nice two liner - congrats on your win in the contest, and thanks for commenting on my work :)

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/6/2025 6:25:00 AM

Thank you for this kind visit dear poet. I am glad you liked this, thank you for your time and words. It is a pleasure to read your powerful, fearless poetry dear friend. Happy writing.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/5/2025 2:05:00 AM

- Beautiful and touching lines, congratulations on your win in the contest :) -

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/6/2025 6:23:00 AM

Hey dear friend, thank you for your kind visit and such pleasant words. Thank you for your time and special smile dear poet, thank you.

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/5/2025 12:56:00 AM

This is beautiful poetry, congratulations on your win ! ~ faving

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/6/2025 6:22:00 AM

Thank you for your kind visit dear friend, I am overjoyed to get a fave from you! Thank you for today's happiness dear poet, means so much to me. Thank you.

Maclawrence Famuyiwa

Date: 3/4/2025 9:10:00 PM

Nice poem. Congrats.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/6/2025 6:20:00 AM

I am so glad you liked this write dear friend, thank you very much for your kind visit and sweet words. thank you.

David Crandall

Date: 3/4/2025 6:26:00 PM

Thoughtful and though provoking poem and quote! Good one!

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/6/2025 6:20:00 AM

I am so glad you liked this dear friend, thank you for your kind visit and precious words. thank you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 3/4/2025 2:28:00 PM

A lovely, eloquent and deep poem, Thriveni. It's a fave. Much enjoyed! :)

thriveni c mysore
Date: 3/6/2025 6:19:00 AM

Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. your cheerful words helps me to define happiness to my fluttering heart, a fave?! You made my day dear friend, means a world to me. Thank you.