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Changes are Encouraging

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Blitz of words contest sponsored by Silent One ~ 1/18/24

Woe to the hands of time Woe, how quickly it changes Changes with so much haste Changes without stop Stop wrong ideas Stop feelings of hate Hate is wasted emotion Hate causes wounds Wounds that remain Wounds need to heal Heal with kindness Heal with belief Belief in my words Belief that I pursue Pursue without facade Pursue to diffuse Diffuse the animosity Diffuse misconstrued thoughts Thoughts wrongly assumed Thoughts mistaken Mistaken by a few Mistaken by clueless pens Pens should not be swords Pens should write words Words of good faith Words that put an end End to all the suspicion End to negativity Negativity breeds gloom Negativity does no good Good vibes bring positivity Good intentions for a new start Start by writing poems Start seeing things as trivial Trivial to our lives Trivial, believe it or not Not suggesting brotherhood Not turning away from harmony Harmony on some level Harmony to act like adults Adults who don't slander Adults who can coexist Coexist as pacifists Coexist as poets Poets in a community Poets should be encouraging Encouraging with their comments Encouraging and supportive Supportive… Comments…

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John Hamilton

Date: 3/14/2024 8:05:00 PM

Nicely said Lin, congrats on a good win in a difficult form.

Lin Lane
Date: 3/15/2024 4:28:00 AM

Hi, JD and thank you. It's nice to see you're still posting.

RADHIKA AGARWAL

Date: 3/8/2024 9:16:00 AM

So Beautiful.. Also new here please have a look at my poems:)

Lin Lane
Date: 3/15/2024 4:28:00 AM

I appreciate your comment.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 3/5/2024 10:26:00 AM

Your words are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.

Lin Lane
Date: 3/15/2024 4:27:00 AM

Thank you, Zyrool.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 3/5/2024 9:18:00 AM

Thank you for being so generous. I’m new and don’t want to upset anyone.

Lin Lane
Date: 3/5/2024 9:21:00 AM

Zyrool, you will never upset me or anyone on this site with leaving honest comments like you did on mine. It's appreciated... if not by others, definitely by me. It's nice to meet you and welcome to the Soup.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 3/5/2024 8:10:00 AM

Sincere apologies about those question marks not sure how that happened.

Lin Lane
Date: 3/5/2024 9:11:00 AM

No apologies needed. Thank you for enjoying my poetry.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 3/5/2024 6:46:00 AM

Like your style and take on this. Beautifully done.????

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 2/22/2024 10:43:00 AM

Great message through your Blitz, Lin! I enjoyed reading it!

Lin Lane
Date: 2/23/2024 3:45:00 AM

Thank you very much, Smita.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/18/2024 4:02:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Sara K

Lin Lane
Date: 2/20/2024 6:10:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sara.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/17/2024 3:34:00 PM

Dear Lin, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere admiration for your poem and congrats!Your words capturing the fleeting nature of time and the importance of fostering positivity and harmony in our lives. You skillfully navigate through the complexities of human emotions, urging us to stop and reflect on our thoughts and actions. It beautifully emphasizes the power of kindness, belief, and good intentions in healing wounds and fostering a sense of community. I was particularly moved by your call for poets to be encouraging and supportive, understanding the impact our words can have on others. Very thought-provoking poem. - Blessings, Daniel

Lin Lane
Date: 2/17/2024 8:19:00 PM

Thank you ever so much for your insight into the rewards of having a positive effect, Daniel. Holding grudges and being unforgiving is never the correct attitude to take. It only leads to more negativity. We should all encourage and support one another, no exceptions. For those who cannot appreciate the value of doing that... I give them space to be unhappy. Again... merci, Daniel.

Silent One

Date: 2/17/2024 11:08:00 AM

Interesting take on the contest.. We all should be encouraging and if we do not have anything nice to say then dont say it or hide it behind sarcastic comments... Well done for doing the form correctly.. Congratulations on your first place in the blitz contest..

Lin Lane
Date: 2/17/2024 8:13:00 PM

Thank you for adding my Blitz to your winning list. Harmony, especially among a group of people with the same interest in poetry, should come easily on a site such as Poetry Soup. I appreciate your recognition.

Charles Messina

Date: 1/20/2024 3:44:00 AM

Great take on the contest, Lin. "Pens should not be swords" great line! Best wishes, you did this well! Charlie

Lin Lane
Date: 1/20/2024 3:51:00 AM

Good morning, Charlie and thanks for your thoughts and well wishes.

Paul Willason

Date: 1/19/2024 4:41:00 AM

What a thought provoking unwind of wisdom and truth bearing advice....comes across as almost a chant...one that serves the good in the human heart.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/19/2024 5:29:00 AM

Thank you, Paul. I think the premise of the form is that it flows, almost like a chant.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/18/2024 11:56:00 PM

Bravo with your message here. I think this is a hard form. I need to print out the model SO gave us because also we have to stick to certain syllable counts. Did I get that right?

Lin Lane
Date: 1/19/2024 5:28:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. I didn't notice a syllable count reference, just that the lines are to be short phrases.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 1/18/2024 3:44:00 PM

I agree with your message and am impressed with your Blitz poem. I believe in harmony and peaceful coexistence as families, communities, nations, etc. I sometimes am baffled as to how we humans can get so off with generation after generation of wars and violence against one another....I'm rambling. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Lin Lane
Date: 1/18/2024 3:48:00 PM

You are free to ramble whenever you wish. We have enough problems with which to deal without getting exasperated by them more than is necessary. Thanks, Sara.

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/18/2024 2:16:00 PM

Ain’t it amazing Lin, most of the world would agree with your message, yet here we are year after year watching wars erupt, if we look the other way it’s seen as appeasement, if we fight it’s seen as aggression, this can and does spill over onto the soup with the same results, however I do feel an olive branch in the air, and it’s compelling me to fave this one, cheers David

Lin Lane
Date: 1/18/2024 2:25:00 PM

Global animosity is horrendous. There's no reason for that kind of attitude among fellow poets. Too many disparaging slurs have been thrown. I'm done with it. I appreciate your insight as well as you for faving it. Thank you, David.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/18/2024 1:28:00 PM

Lin, a great poem, love the messages in this one, a fav.

Lin Lane
Date: 1/18/2024 1:31:00 PM

It's a message that everyone should take to heart. Thank you, Tania. I know it's one you've been seeking.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/18/2024 1:02:00 PM

Thought provoking piece, very well penned Lin, hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 1/18/2024 1:36:00 PM

You send out a powerful message with your blitz poem Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 1/18/2024 1:30:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. I hope it only provokes the thoughts that are well-intended. Hugs to you, too.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/18/2024 12:54:00 PM

A very thought provoking poem Lin, plenty to mull over on this well written verse. A fave for me. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 1/18/2024 12:59:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. The animosity has never been a one-way street... always leading to a dead end.

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/18/2024 12:23:00 PM

Words to live by! I can think of a few that should read your words of wisdom Lin. A fave for me

Lin Lane
Date: 1/18/2024 12:33:00 PM

There have been insinuations as to the meaning of some of my poetry. I'm setting the record straight that I don't write veiled words that cover what some perceive as hate poetry. That history needed to be put to rest. In the word of someone I respect... "Bygones." Long past time to put grudges and vengeance aside. Thank you, Mark.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/18/2024 11:27:00 AM

Some interesting thoughts penned. Sara K

Lin Lane
Date: 1/18/2024 12:27:00 PM

Thank you, Sara.