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Extraordinariness

Not in the flash of gold or diamond's gleam, Nor in the roar of crowds, a fleeting dream, But in the quiet whisper of the breeze, That dances through the leaves of ancient trees. Not in the grand pronouncements of the bold, Nor in the tales of empires, bought and sold, But in the silent courage of a heart, That chooses love and plays its humble part. Not in the dazzling lights of stage and screen, Nor in the fame that's fleeting, fickle, keen, But in the simple beauty of a dawn, Where shadows fade, and hope is newly born. Not in the chase for riches, power, or might, Nor in the fleeting pleasures of the night, But in the depth of kindness, shared and true, A single act of grace, for me and you. Extraordinary lies not in the grand, But in the ordinary, held within the hand, A moment shared, a smile, a helping word, The echoes of compassion gently heard.

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Date: 9/8/2024 12:52:00 PM
I like how your poem poem explores the theme of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. It contrasts superficial measures of success—such as wealth, fame, and power—with the deeper, quieter moments of genuine connection and kindness. The speaker suggests that true significance is found not in grand gestures but in simple acts of love and compassion.
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Date: 9/7/2024 10:51:00 PM
It's the simple things in life that count, your words are full of wisdom Aleisa. Tom
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