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Be thou kindness, ruler in my heart!
Shake any evil from my quill.
No harsh words to depart,
To soil another poets will.

Let rays of sunshine beam from every line,
To brighten another poets heart.
My humble heart with theirs entwined,
In a gardenia scented poetic cart.

Oh, let me be humble at my best.
And see their talent in all its fine glory.
Put me to the Muses hardest test!
That I pen a poem, never to be sorry.

Above all, save me from my own pomposity.
For 'tis too easy, with pride to be bent.
Save me from thoughts of my own grandiosity.
Sitting alone in pride's lonesome tent.


        February 24, 2020
           11 am PST

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B. Avatar
March 23, 2020 at 8:39 PM
Dear Panagiota, I have been touched by your glorious write.. It certainly lifted my soul.. Flowed so beautifully! Perfectly crafted, my friend.. Many blessings and stay safe!
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March 24, 2020 at 11:25 PM
Dear Robertina~I re-read my poem. I write them, then forget them? I looked back at it.... It lifted my soul, too. Thank you for reading, enjoying and commenting. Please , do stay safe. I am in a stay in place state! Panagiota xx
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February 26, 2020 at 2:59 PM
In love with your very poetic words, dear Panagiota! Your genuine sentiments overflowing from your lines reaching for my soul.. To such beauty the muse would bow and its nectar would impart! So lofty a message! So impressive the rendition! A great pleasure to read your poetry.. My warmest wishes. Best regards and blessings.
Romios Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 3:09 PM
Dearest Besma! You are so terrificly poetic,even in comments. Would that I were so graciously gifted and blessed. I think, honestly, this is one of my very best. Both in form and in its meaning. It takes some spiritituality to get this one. It rises above the commonplace..I mean that in a humble way. Honored by your visit, dear Besma! Panagiota xx
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February 25, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Oh wow Panagiota, this is fabulous my sweet poetess - divine, I absolutely love it ~ a FAVE for me! With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Romios Avatar
February 26, 2020 at 2:59 PM
Golly, Ann! Thank you for FAVing this..was far from an easy write for me. Do you use the +FAV button on top of the page? I do...I have a ton of saved poems. The Poet Who wrote it gets a notice from PS. I don't Know if all the poets use this. I do. Otherwise it's a small fave of the repliers. Either way is nice, Panagiota and ^~^ thank you.
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February 25, 2020 at 3:12 AM
Well written Panagiota, we should never get so wrapped up in our own world ignoring others . Tom
Romios Avatar
February 25, 2020 at 12:16 PM
Tom! You are a perfect example of one who genuinely gives and cares...a role model you are to me. Think of others first! Panagiota xxx
Laurie Avatar
February 24, 2020 at 10:07 PM
G'day Panagiota … 'prides lonesome tent'; three words that struck me Panagiota in your very worthwhile and nicely written poem - thank you Panagiota - Lindsay
Romios Avatar
February 25, 2020 at 5:47 AM
Oh my, Lindsay. Such a lovely compliment. This was a challenge to write. But I see you got the point..-)), Thanks to you, Tom, Darlene, Line,Robert,Chantelle, Kim and Ann and many others who have been around my struggles to be a good poet for over a year. Love you folks! Eternally grateful, Panagiota xx
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