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POTD May 16, 2025

Flashbacks

Flashbacks I would
         rather not see
I yearn 
      for your love returned . . .
          as my reality

lost loveverse

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Line Gauthier

June 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Sweet, Andrea ~

Terry Miller

June 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM

This is wonderful Andrea, a huge congratulations

Paula Goldsmith

May 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM

Back again with Congratulations on your new win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Flashbacks" write yet again. Have a blessed day with your new win..............

Speaks Volumes

May 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM

Heart felt! 15 words well used to tell a touching story. Congrats !!!

Ink Empress

May 29, 2025 at 2:24 AM

I felt this so very deeply! How evocative dear andrea, your way with words truly is impressive and has a way of touching the readers soul in such a resonating manner. i always look for emotions in a poem and for some reason your micro is an aching one that left me in awe! congratulations on your win! thank you for joining! sending you light always

Maria Williams

May 20, 2025 at 1:59 AM

Dear Andrea, a bit late to the party, but just wanted to wish you congratulations on an awesome POTD...Hugs

CayCay Godwin

May 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM

Just saw this went POTD the day after To Fly did for me. Back-to-back POTD, what are the odds? Living the good soup ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich

May 17, 2025 at 10:25 AM

Fun, right?

JC Brul

May 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM

Ohhh, this is so heartwarming! Congratulations on your POTD honour. A fave for me..^___^ JCB

Andrea Dietrich

May 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM

thanks so much!

Paige Hind

May 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM

Congrats on your POTD! YAY!

Sam Kauffman

May 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM

This is so poignant and filled with raw emotions that all of us have felt, Andrea! Congratulations on your POTD. Blessings!

Brandy Nicole

May 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM

When you're not with the one you love, moments without them are difficult indeed. This tender and emotional, Andrea. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Guadalupe Zarate

May 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM

It is short but it is also very good.

Darlene De Beaulieu

May 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Hello Andera, Congratulations on you P.O.T.D. enjoy your special day. Hugs. /Darlene/

Mickey Grubb

May 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM

I feel the emotional weight of your gentle storm. Enjoyed your piece. Congrats on your POTD, Andrea.

Paula Goldsmith

May 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM

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

Kim Rodrigues

May 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM

We don’t yearn for the past, but rather the love encompassed in that reality! Great! Happy Weekend, dear lady! Congrats on POTD!

Gershon Wolf

May 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM

I finally got this one. Took me almost ten reads. Congrats on POTD, Andrea. ~ Thick-Head

John Read

May 16, 2025 at 10:16 AM

Congratulations on your POTD Andrea, have a lovely weekend. xx

Daisy Meadows

May 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Andrea. Well written.

Warren Doll

May 16, 2025 at 6:56 AM

Andrea, I agree. Great Poem. Tnanks for sharing and for POTD honor~ Warren

Andrea Dietrich

May 16, 2025 at 7:19 AM

wow. I did not know this got POTD until I saw the most recent comment on it. thanks for letting me know!

Zyrool Gifford

May 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM

Hello Andrea, congratulations on your POTD win with this beautiful gem of yours. Have a wonderful weekend as you celebrate your win, my friend.

Robert James Liguori

May 16, 2025 at 5:08 AM

World’s greatest poem! I’ve reread it five times!!!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

May 16, 2025 at 4:43 AM

Dear Andrea, Congrats on POTD!! I feel that ache and the longing for a love that feels just out of reach, the memories we wish we could rewrite. Excellent! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Meghan Kent

May 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM

Andrea, I love this poem! It really shows how your past sticks with you. I have a similar poem called “Who I Am” on my page. Great job on POTD!! -Meghan