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POD 6 December 2025

Disarray

Sun reflect—
soporific effect
of sultry, languorous afternoon.

A photo album, open in an attic room,
of my family and dear friends gone all too soon.

Phantasmagorically fey—
gallimaufry in stray
disarray.

Copyright © Suzette Richards | Year Posted 2025

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December 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM

Very nice, Suzette! We all get to the point where the loved ones we’ve known most of our lives have passed on. It is truly strange, I do set my eyes on the new generation but that likewise in strange thinking about leaving them, one day, behind. Hugs and belated congrats on POTD!

Suzette Richards

December 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM

I think that it is a universal feeling of what are we leaving behind as most of us have striven to improve on what we had inherited.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

December 9, 2025 at 8:24 AM

Dear Suzette, Congrats on POTD! t's like the past isn't neatly filed away, it's right there, a jumbled, beautiful and poignant collection of faces and moments that still hold power in the stillness of an afternoon. Autumn Blessings, Dear Suzette, Daniel

Suzette Richards

December 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM

Thanks, Daniel. Yes, memories come crowding in this time of year.

Paula Goldsmith

December 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Disarray" write again. Have a blessed day with your win.............

Suzette Richards

December 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Thanks for your ongoing support, Paula - it has helped to put this on the POD list. :)

Joseph P. DiMino

December 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Nicely done, Suzette; congratulations on POTD! Joe.

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Thanks, Joe

December 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM

' A photo album, open in an attic room, of my family and dear friends gone all too soon. ' With the image you have chosen, these words create the mood and they curl softly around my heart. So tender and emotional. Congratulations Suzette, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM

Thank you for reading and your kind comment, Brandy :)

December 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Congrats on POTD!! I loved this, as you know!! <3

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Thanks for your ongoing support, Paige. FAVing it helped to put this in the POD spotlight. X

Christopher Delegans

December 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM

Such a vivid image of reflection. Great poem and well deserved POTD, Suzette.

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM

Thanks for the compliment, Chris

December 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM

Suzette, I was moved by your poem’s reflective, gently mournful tone. Your use of “fey” brought to mind the ‘fairy fay’ lyric from the folk song Polly Wolly Doodle (a small glimpse into how my mind works). Congratulations on Poem Of The Day!

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM

Your mind meanders like mine. Thanks for visiting, Mark.

Unseeking Seeker

December 6, 2025 at 5:21 AM

Where the dictionary? Congratulations on POTD, Suzette :)

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 5:57 AM

I don't add dictionaries anymore as most people have access to the internet. Thanks for the well wishes, Seeker. :)

December 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM

Suzette, a great poem and imagery. I learned some new words. Congratulations on POTD.

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 5:58 AM

Thanks, Tania :)

sara Etgen-Baker

December 6, 2025 at 3:40 AM

nicely done; congrats on your POTD designation.

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Thank you, Sara :)

December 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM

Love the imagery! Congratulations on a fine potd Suzette!

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 6:02 AM

Thank you, Karen :)

December 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM

Hello Suzette, congratulations on your beautifully touching poem winning POTD.

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM

Thank you, Zyrool

December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM

This certainly has an effect. ...and personality, so fey...it's like someone questioning who they are- at least that's what I get. In my favs

Suzette Richards

December 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM

Yes, missing our family and questioning our roots and traditions - one cannot help but reflect ... Thanks for the kind comment, Paige.

Paula Goldsmith

December 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM

I enjoy reading your wonderful "Disarray" write with a great picture. This says so much in a few words. I think many feel this way over the holidays. Have a blessed day writing away.............

Suzette Richards

December 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM

Thank you very much for reading and your kind comment, Paula :)

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