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Written on December 6, 2023

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I can’t see the muses, Before they steal my heart. There are simply no excuses, For the wonder they impart. I can’t see the wind, Before it attacks the calm, Leaving me resigned, For storms who recite their psalm. I can’t see the change, Before it calls out my name, It can feel so strange, For change, at times, will blame. I can’t see the song, Before it soothes my soul, Making me feel like I belong, For a song can surely console. I can’t see the dawn, When Winter erases the sun, Causing the gray to drag on, For the frost to have its fun. I can’t see the godsends, Even though they’re everywhere, Many times, they come as friends, For hearts who smile a prayer. I can’t see the reality, When someone tells a lie, It takes a while until I see, For wisdom breathes a sigh. I can’t see the timeless beauty, In a heart of gold, She shines like it is her duty, For kindness has much to behold. I can’t see the spring, As autumn changes the scene, But it’s such an amazing thing, For the sun to erase the green. I can’t see the night, When the dawn rises to reveal, All the wonders so bright, For this joy of daybreak is surreal. I can’t see the love, That flows inside a twinkling, When feelings rise above, For the devotion in an inkling. I can’t see the grace, God’s only Son came to bring, This is surely God’s embrace, For His love is a wellspring. I can’t see the way, Beyond the ache, the tears, But, He makes everything okay. He silences all my fears. I can’t see beyond this life, But I know One who can see it all, And He is the answer to my strife. For His grace is there when I fall. I can’t see so much in this life. Often, I’m disillusioned by loss. So He revealed to me, the afterlife, For love, I laid it all at the cross. I can’t see through the clouds, Making out those blessings so sweet, Even though I’m surrounded by crowds, For the moment, I feel so very complete. I can’t see everything, but I know When I reach out to Jesus, the Son, The glory of God will always flow, For His love has only just begun! I can’t see Him, Yet He abides with me. Just like an old, old hymn… Therefore, I’m forever free. Forever, yes forever – I will see!

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Date: 1/24/2024 3:44:00 AM
Back with congratulations on your poem being on the best new 100 poems' list. Sara K
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Date: 12/29/2023 9:49:00 AM
Congratulations on being on the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup. A wonderful/creative rhyme write/great picture. Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away.................
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Date: 12/9/2023 6:25:00 AM
Congratulations Regina on POTD for your very loving poem! Debx
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Date: 12/8/2023 9:12:00 PM
Beautiful words from you heart Regina. I love all of the emotions and realizations you have described . Like a flowing water color painting …. Lovely ! Big congratulations on your POTD. Hugs and blessings, Susan :)
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Date: 12/8/2023 7:13:00 PM
Dear Regina, I agree, it's incredible. The wind is an invisible force, yet, we can see it everywhere. Like leaves waving in trees, or tangles twisting through hair. Your thoughts are so beautiful and uplifting. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 12/8/2023 5:12:00 PM
Amazing potd congrats Regina!
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Date: 12/8/2023 1:08:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD
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Date: 12/8/2023 1:04:00 PM
Gina, congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 12/8/2023 10:20:00 AM
Congratulations on your beautiful poem about the beauty of things we can't see and for the POTD honor it has won. Enjoy your special day of recognition, Gina. You deserve it. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
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Date: 12/8/2023 7:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. win. Your "Can You See?" is a creative/lovely rhyme write. Have a blessed day...................
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Date: 12/8/2023 7:43:00 AM
So brilliantly penned Gina. Your soft words are beautifully crafted. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :)
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Date: 12/8/2023 6:01:00 AM
Very truthfully said, we can't always see things but feel them in our empathetic cores and especially when it's related to His aura, which can heal every ache and He who paints everything in a way that is the most right for us.. I love ur beautiful wordplay here especially "I can’t see the love, That flows inside a twinkling, When feelings rise above, For the devotion in an inkling" Wow.. So heartfelt and gorgeous, heartiest congratulations on the honour of POTD, well deserved!! :)
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Date: 12/8/2023 5:27:00 AM
Gina, congratulations on your POTD honors xxoo
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Date: 12/8/2023 5:18:00 AM
Beautiful reverent poem for Potd Gina
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Date: 12/8/2023 4:56:00 AM
Beautiful and smooth flow of words and thoughts as always dear Gina, i am always in awe of your poetic writes. I love the way you’ve played around with words and the very captivating opening, congratulations on receiving POTD
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Date: 12/8/2023 3:42:00 AM
Hooray!! Congrats, Gina, on your poem being selected as POTD. Well deserved!
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Date: 12/8/2023 3:41:00 AM
That’s so lovely Gina, we cannot see life’s mystery, but we can feel God’s love abiding affably. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle
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Date: 12/8/2023 2:53:00 AM
Yes... I can see, and I can see why this was chosen for POTD. Beautiful write, Gina. Congratulations on the honor! Hugs Charlie
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Date: 12/8/2023 2:43:00 AM
- Congratulations on your beautiful p.o.t.d. Gina :) - hugs
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Date: 12/8/2023 2:42:00 AM
We see the unseen through the eye of faith, Beautiful write Gina, Congrats ON POTD
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Date: 12/8/2023 1:33:00 AM
Many congratulations dear Gina with POTD for this truly beautiful poem. So well written with a lovely flow. Every stanza is so gorgeously expressed. So much to admire here. Loved reading it as it was so engaging. A very worthy win. Enjoy your celebratory day. Hugs and smiles to you :):)
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Date: 12/8/2023 1:31:00 AM
Awesome rhyme piece Regina. From the beginning until the end. Brilliant...Superbe! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on the POTD. It's really deserved. Enjoy your day!
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Date: 12/8/2023 12:41:00 AM
A sublime, divine-inspired write Gina ~ warmest congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 12/6/2023 6:00:00 PM
Loved the rhythm of your words as the carried me from start to finish Regina. An inspirational message of faith. A favorite of mine.
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Date: 12/6/2023 3:29:00 PM
I love the flow of your poem, Gina, and how you smoothly transitioned into last two verses regarding Jesus. You have a definite knack for doing so...you engage the reader with such relatable verses with spectacular imagery. Have a blessed evening, hugs, Sara
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