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when the world tells you 'all is futile,' hope whispers 'try it one more time.'

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Paige Hind

Date: 12/16/2023 2:35:00 PM

Very insightful. Enjoyed this uplifting senryu!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/16/2023 6:04:00 PM

awww, thank you, kind Paige!

Bill Baker

Date: 12/12/2023 6:29:00 PM

GO HOPE! I like it! Your westside writing bear, Sugar.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/13/2023 5:48:00 PM

thank you, hubby. I appreciate your love and support, always, hugs, me

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 12/12/2023 3:08:00 PM

There is always one way to try. Never give up, because there is a way. Sara, my mum used to say: everything is worth to try, nothing is impossible until you died" she taught me those wise words. Your Senryu reminds me what she said. Thanks for such a wonderful reminder. Your friend María

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/13/2023 5:49:00 PM

thanks for stopping by, Maria. I agree...always a way to try. Your mom shared such wise words with you and thanks for sharing them with me. I'm glad my poem reminded you of her and words. You're just delightful...have a great evening, hugs, Sara

Hilo Poet

Date: 12/12/2023 2:52:00 PM

Now this is captivating, --pun intended, Sara. You've made my day again, and so far, it's just your two beauties. I'm slacking in my duties and I need to get caught up. Aloha, William

Ink Empress

Date: 12/12/2023 5:24:00 AM

Ah yes hope always crawls in when everything seems hazy and it works in magical ways, when the world tries to dishearten you. Its amazing how in few syllables you can write such a profound and deeply meaningful senryu, that conveys a message, “ never give up” “ keep believing “ thats what I gathered. Thank you for sharing your uplifting words. We all need that. Sending you light always

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/13/2023 5:52:00 PM

thank you dear Ink for visiting and for your lovely words. I agree with you...hope always crawls in when everything seems hazy and disheartening. I need to remember those words! Thank you. I appreciate your fortitude and strength as a poetess, human being, and friend. Have a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/11/2023 7:34:00 PM

Bullseye, Sara. It's that last try that separates the winners from the losers. :) gw

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/13/2023 5:50:00 PM

I agree with you, Gershon! thanks for the visit...blessings, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/11/2023 4:40:00 PM

Or stop for a cup of coffee. I know I should try one more time. Trying to find time is difficult, and I make poor use of time. Lol. But this senryu makes a good point.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:32:00 PM

I appreciate your visit and kind words, Hilda. Hot chocolate sometimes works :-) enjoy your evening, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/11/2023 4:33:00 PM

Extremely articulate and well-composed Senryu dear Sara. Simply persevere to transition from a state of despair and disarray to one filled with optimism and achievement; you have eloquently expressed this in your words.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:34:00 PM

thank you, kind Sotto, for your supportive comments. I agree...perseverance plays a huge role in moving from despair to one of optimism/hope. I've never been one to give up...sometimes takes me a while, but always seem to come around. Wishing you a pleasant evening. your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Silent One

Date: 12/11/2023 12:46:00 PM

Indeed and keep ya head up and be strong.. wise words of wisdom dear Sara.. lovely senryu.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:35:00 PM

thank you, Silent One, for your visit and your complimentary words. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Deb M

Date: 12/11/2023 11:26:00 AM

Powerful Sara…..got to love Hope! Just lovely!! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:35:00 PM

awww, thank you Deb. Appreciate you and your visits, hugs, Sara

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/11/2023 10:35:00 AM

Absolutely! Not until the fat lady sings. Maybe even not then. Blessings my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:36:00 PM

thanks for your enthusiastic response, Joe. Sending you blessings as well...appreciate you and your visits, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 12/11/2023 10:19:00 AM

Nice wisdom thought.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:36:00 PM

thank you, Jay. Appreciate you stopping by, Sara

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 12/11/2023 8:24:00 AM

Again very wise words, you should be an oracle Sara, I like you chose to say whispers, makes me envisage an inner guide, nicely written Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:37:00 PM

thanks, Clive, for your wonderful words. I'm grateful for your reaction to 'whispers'...an inner guide, yes! I appreciate you and your visits, Sara

Lin Lane

Date: 12/11/2023 8:06:00 AM

Fortitude is a powerful shield. Great lines, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:38:00 PM

thanks for sharing your words and for stopping by. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 12/11/2023 5:04:00 AM

Such an amazing Senryu, Sara. Your message is so encouraging. Have a glorious day, my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:39:00 PM

thank you, Jerry!* I appreciate your encouraging words and your consistent visits. Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/11/2023 4:26:00 AM

ah this one is a fav for me, blessed is that cracked sidewalk that shoots another seed our way Sara :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 12/11/2023 5:39:00 PM

thank you, Rose, for the fave and for the visit. I liked the photo too...it spoke to me. Have a blessed evening, Sara