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POTD May 16, 2025

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

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Maria Williams

Date: 5/20/2025 1:59:00 AM

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

CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/17/2025 12:57:00 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
Date: 5/17/2025 10:25:00 AM

Fun, right?

Jcb Brul

Date: 5/16/2025 9:27:00 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/17/2025 10:24:00 AM

thanks so much!

Paige Hind

Date: 5/16/2025 7:19:00 PM

Congrats on your POTD! YAY!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/16/2025 6:00:00 PM

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

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/16/2025 5:11:00 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

Date: 5/16/2025 5:02:00 PM

It is short but it is also very good.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/16/2025 3:13:00 PM

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

Mickey Grubb

Date: 5/16/2025 1:34:00 PM

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

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/16/2025 1:24:00 PM

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

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/16/2025 12:46:00 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

Date: 5/16/2025 12:32:00 PM

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

John Read

Date: 5/16/2025 10:16:00 AM

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

Daisy Meadows

Date: 5/16/2025 8:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Andrea. Well written.

Warren Doll

Date: 5/16/2025 6:56:00 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 5/16/2025 7:19:00 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

Date: 5/16/2025 6:01:00 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.

Tom Woody

Date: 5/16/2025 5:39:00 AM

Short and sweet. Enjoy your special day

Robert James Liguori

Date: 5/16/2025 5:08:00 AM

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

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/16/2025 4:43:00 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

Date: 5/16/2025 4:39:00 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