Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Daily Dose

If an apple a day
Keeps the doctor away,
Just think what a poem can do!
If can open your eyes
To a hidden surprise
Or remind you of something you knew.

Why, a poem can delight
Or assure you you’re right
When it jibes with what you might believe
Or tap into your youth
With a long-forgot truth
That you never thought you could retrieve.

Though it may lack the crunch
Of an apple you munch
Still, a poem may be good for your head
‘Cause I really do think
If that doctor’s a shrink,
He’d advise poems (not apples) instead!

(July 8, 2019)

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Smita Kulkarni July 31, 2019 at 5:05 PM Great poem to describe the delightful dose of a poem! Beautifully written Ilene!

Line Gauthier July 22, 2019 at 6:11 AM Bravo, Ilene. Brilliant!

Rico Leffanta July 17, 2019 at 5:37 PM Well thought and scribed! Congratulations! Aloha! Rico

Winged Warrior July 11, 2019 at 2:18 AM Just what the poetic Dr. ordered...Congratulations on POTD my friend...sending poetic love...^WW^ :o)

Debjani Mitra July 10, 2019 at 10:30 PM Wow so beautiful.. Indeed poem lovers are all with you... Lovely poem

Susan Ashley July 10, 2019 at 7:56 PM Ilene, I was delighted with the lovely rhythmic expression and wonderful truth of your poem. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jan Allison July 10, 2019 at 7:08 PM Many congrats on POTD Ilene - I faved this too :-) hugs Jan xx

Tania Kitchin July 10, 2019 at 5:28 PM Congratulations on POTD, enjoyed!

Brandy Nicole July 10, 2019 at 2:26 PM Yes, you are right. :) "He’d advise poems (not apples) instead!" A Poem a Day keeps hearts closer and days brighter. This made me smile. Congratulations Ilene, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy

Anne-Lise Andresen July 10, 2019 at 2:22 PM - A good advice because I'm not so fond of apples, Ilene :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kai Michael Neumann July 10, 2019 at 2:13 PM My wife likes prime numbers, but she never eats one apple. Though I am a full time unemployed poet now, I used to work as a doctor. Actually worked a bit in psychiatry and can only recommend poetry. Kind wishes, Kai

Eve Roper July 10, 2019 at 12:25 PM Nicely done, Ilene, I do know when I create one not only does it make me feel good , but I love that others enjoy them. Congratulations on POTD!

Paula Goldsmith July 10, 2019 at 10:14 AM What a great combination apples and poems. I must try it. Congratulations on the POTD..........

Sunlite Wanter July 10, 2019 at 9:35 AM Clever! Congratulations!

Daniel Turner July 10, 2019 at 8:16 AM Congratulations Ilene on your masterfully written rhyme. A most worthy POTD.

Tom Cunningham July 10, 2019 at 7:57 AM Glad this gem got the recogntion it deserves. Back with congrats ilene on POTD. Tom

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 10, 2019 at 7:19 AM If Poetry Soup could have a poem for a mascot, THIS WOULD BE IT! POTD, I'm voting for Top 100 Poems List, a Fave! :))) xomo!

Connie Marcum Wong July 10, 2019 at 7:08 AM This is a poet's poem Ilene. Congratulations on having this deserving poem honored with POTD. This is going into my Faves! xxoo : )

Charles Messina July 10, 2019 at 6:29 AM Wonderful uplifting poem, Ilene. Congratulations on POTD. Flows so well! Charlie

John Gondolf July 10, 2019 at 6:07 AM We must have our daily dose of poetry! Nicely penned, Ilene, congrats on POTD. John

Dean Wood July 9, 2019 at 12:04 PM Yes! Couldn't have said it better myself. (Really, I couldn't). This ought to be a POTD on principle alone. Brava Ilene! Dean Wood July 10, 2019 at 8:48 AM No sooner said than done! Congratulations on POTD!

Tom Cunningham July 9, 2019 at 12:24 AM First thing in the morning I take my daily dose. In fact I may have an addiction lol. Enjoyable verse Ilene.

Kim Rodrigues July 8, 2019 at 5:57 PM Sounds good to me!!

Jan Allison July 8, 2019 at 4:13 PM Got to have my daily dose Ilene and I am sure our witty rhymes could be prescribed instead of a liquid tonic!:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf July 8, 2019 at 2:57 PM Wonderful, Ilene. This should be POTD. It is, in my book. Hurrah! A FAVE. Best wishes, Gershon Gershon Wolf July 10, 2019 at 9:32 PM I see that I actually predicted your POTD. Beginner's luck on my part, for sure --- but your poem certainly deserved the honors!!