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Fragility

A beautiful glass vase Must be handled with care Made with love, Without a blemish or tear. The glazier takes pride. As he fashions the glass, He always tries To make each one As perfect as the last. When the glass is complete, And out of the glazier's hands It looks like a treat As it graciously stands, On an antique table That stood in the hall Dusted carefully, In case it may fall What has fate in store For this exquisite glassware Who could ask for more Created without a flaw. Fine glass is very fragile, It easily breaks It is a unique commodity A lot of courage it takes. To survive. And keep alive. Maybe one day in the future It will come to pass, That all living creatures Are as fragile as glass.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/18/2023 10:40:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD!

Valsa George

Date: 4/17/2023 10:41:00 PM

The conclusion of your poem generates a lot of thought. We are all fragile like pieces of glass likely to break unless handled with care. Beautiful analogy. Congratulations Shirley on your POTD

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/17/2023 8:17:00 PM

Life is fragile, and your words express this so beautifully, Shirley. "A lot of courage it takes to survive. This thought touches my heart so deeply, because it holds so much truth. Like glass, we break so easily. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Fin Chuuk

Date: 4/17/2023 7:37:00 PM

So beautiful! Congratulations on your POTD, Shirley. :)

Stephan McBride

Date: 4/17/2023 2:37:00 PM

The glazier is willing to give all the same process of purifying, many just reject the removing of the impurities which make it bond and shine,. Love your poem and Congratulations on POTD

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 4:56:00 PM

Thank you, Stephan. Take care, Shirley

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/17/2023 10:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Have a very blessed day/week......................

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 4:58:00 PM

Thank you, Paula I hope you have a pleasant, peaceful day, too Take care, Shirley

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/17/2023 9:23:00 AM

What a marvelous metaphoric write Shirley cast with beautiful imagery. You really drew me into the creation of the vase and set the scene where this marvelous work is displayed. Congratulations on your POTD! Blessings.

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:01:00 PM

Thank you, Sam, for your kind and encouraging comments. Take care. Shirley

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/17/2023 8:11:00 AM

There you go, Shirley! Excellent choice for POTD. Congrats! ~ Gershon

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:04:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon Take care, Shirley

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/17/2023 8:07:00 AM

Shirley, a wonderful poem and message, congratulations on POTD!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:05:00 PM

Thank you, Tania, t was a lovely surprise. Take care, Shirley

Bill Baker

Date: 4/17/2023 7:18:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Shirley! It is true, we humans are as vunerable or as fragile as fine crafted glass. A little loving care is all that is needed to let them shine. Have a blessed day, my friend. Bill

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:08:00 PM

Thank you, Bill, I am a little overwhelmed by POTD and the very kind comments. I hope all is well with you and your family. Take care, Shirley

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/17/2023 6:42:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD. Beautiful Shirley :)

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:12:00 PM

OOOH! Thank you, Heidi. I hope all is well with you and yours. Take care, Shirley

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/17/2023 6:35:00 AM

A wonderful write Shirley - Hearts alike fragile glass can easily shatter, kindness, care and compassion truly do matter. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:14:00 PM

Thank you, Belle I love your rhyming comments. I hope you are enjoying your day. Take care, Shirley

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/17/2023 6:07:00 AM

Congrats on POTD Shirley! :)

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:10:00 PM

Thank you, Linda It was a lovely surprise. I hope you are having a pleasant day. Take care, Shirley

Joseph May

Date: 4/17/2023 5:08:00 AM

Very nicely penned, Congrats on POTD

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:17:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph I was surprised and honoured to receive it. I hope you are enjoying your day. Take care, Shirley

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/17/2023 5:00:00 AM

Congratulations Shirley on POTD honors.

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:19:00 PM

Thank you, Daniel. It was a big surprise. Thank you for your encouraging comments. Take care, Old Duck

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/17/2023 4:54:00 AM

"That all living creatures Are as fragile as glass." I am moved by the ending couplet. Your poem is so original and unique! Congratulations on POTD. BW ~ Mala

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:22:00 PM

Thank you, Mala I am so pleased that you enjoyed the poem. It was lovely to hear from you. Take care, Shirley

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/17/2023 4:00:00 AM

Shirley, your words are as beautiful as that fragile class. Congratulations on your POTD!! Enjoy your day xxoo

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:26:00 PM

Thank you, Mike I was surprised and honoured to receive POTD. Your comment is beautiful too, and much appreciated. Take care, Shirley X

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/17/2023 1:52:00 AM

- Handle with care... congratulations on your great p.o.t.d., Shirley :) - hugs

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:33:00 PM

Thank you, Sunshine; the older we get, the more we realise how fragile life is and handle it with care and consideration. Thank you, Sunshine, for your caring hug, Sending you one too, Shirley

Deb M

Date: 4/17/2023 12:56:00 AM

Yes!!!! Mrs Shirley Hawkins you got POTD! Congratulations and well deserved my lovely friend. This is an excellent poem so well written and meaningful…..the last four lines ends and sums it up beautifully! So happy for you! Debx

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:40:00 PM

It was a total surprise, Deb. I feel very honoured to receive it, as many accomplished Poets are on PS. I have found it difficult to write lately. Life is precious and fragile. Thank you for your continued support, Deb. Take care, Shirley

Daisy Meadows

Date: 4/16/2023 10:33:00 PM

A good poem. Well written.

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/17/2023 5:44:00 PM

Thank you, Jeanette. It was a surprise to receive it. It was very nice of you to comment. I hope all is well with you and that you are having a good week. Take care, Shirley

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/16/2023 7:52:00 PM

Wow! Great write!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/16/2023 8:24:00 PM

WOW! Thank you, Kim. Take care, Shirley

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/16/2023 6:58:00 PM

Fragile human! Handle with Care! (Already here, I daresay).

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 4/16/2023 9:15:00 PM

I think so.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 4/16/2023 6:34:00 PM

Shirley, So easy to break, much harder to make. This poem is a marvelous commodity in fragile glass worked words. A Fave! -Richard