Dear Respectable Enemies

Generous praises offered by friends might mislead sometimes.
Confusing the core of friendship is beyond their thought list.
It's when, like a broken gong, the church bell faultily chimes.
Even the age-old concept of Angelus gets a twist.

The lake's surface remains dull until a pebble troubles
And evokes ripples that awaken awareness within.
My lethargic potential in snug zones found no ruffles.
Till your suns and showers of censures manured me to win

As gems between coal, within your curses, blessings, I find
Each stone you throw at me is my stepping stone to success.
In your pessimism, my possibilities are enshrined.
With the hurdle poles you plant, I row my boat and progress.

Within the axis of existence, each foe is a friend.
As the benefaction he or she bestows has no end

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Date: 1/16/2024 7:43:00 AM
Awesome write many blessings
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Date: 1/7/2024 8:23:00 AM
Such an amazing poem with a powerful message at the end my dear poet friend Christuraj. I immensely enjoyed reading this tonight. Thanks a lot for sharing. Congratulations also on your win! God bless you always and your writings and I wish you and your family/loved ones all the best this year 2024! Hugs
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Date: 1/6/2024 2:18:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the forgiveness contest.. well done.
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Christuraj Alex
Date: 1/7/2024 7:19:00 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Date: 1/4/2024 9:41:00 PM
A blessed assurance on the oars of Everest heights. I was busy getting the contest old out and new in, and Anaya's comment, like yours, alerted me. I posted my winning placement--then back to busy, till, you re-alerted me after my completed rounds--I'm here to say a greater mahalo, Christuraj, with blessed gems, Aloha, William
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Date: 1/4/2024 9:43:00 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Date: 1/4/2024 9:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this lovely forgiveness write. Have a blessed day writing away........................
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Date: 1/4/2024 6:39:00 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
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