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Beyond the beauty before me
            - echos enchant

I’m not one to embrace and then take for granted -
         life,
                love,
                      and every valuable lesson

   It has been
         Given, then received,
                         with a thankful heart

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- Living one day at a time,
       and   blessed   by the best -

_______________ (PoetrySoup Format) _______________ Beyond the beauty before me - echos enchant I’m not one to embrace and then take for granted - life, love, and every valuable lesson It has been Given, then received, with a thankful heart --------------------------------------- - Living one day at a time, and blessed by the best -

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/26/2025 3:31:00 AM

Hi Brandy, it is ages since i have read your so alluring, beautiful poetry. I have missed you, so dropped by to say Hi, and hope that you are keeping well. Your poem as usual an absolute charm, and as always, so creatively designed. Many blessing and lots of hugs, Jennifer.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 3/1/2025 10:18:00 AM

Hey Jennifer, it's so good to see you here on my page. Life and moments are keeping me busy, but I'm doing well. (You touch my heart saying you've missed me). Such beautiful thoughts you always leave on my poetry. I appreciate you, my dear friend. These words certainly reflect my personality. Your hugs and blessings are felt. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/23/2025 4:23:00 AM

Your poetry holds the interest. Love the “echos enchant” Life, not taken for granted, thankful for. Blessings ~ Kim

Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/23/2025 6:50:00 PM

Dear Kim, so kind of you to say this about my poetry. You truly are an artist with your words. Thank you for sharing that you love this thought about echos. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

CayCay Jennings

Date: 2/12/2025 6:49:00 PM

This feels like phrases I use when meditating, it has the touch to relax and center someone. Very moving ... CayCay

Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/12/2025 7:40:00 PM

I'm smiling with you saying this, my sweet friend. Being able to find inner peace is a wonderful feeling. Embracing the blessings and each simple moment. Thank you CayCay, for your lovely comment. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Michael Tor

Date: 2/10/2025 8:07:00 PM

Like Becca says such a beautiful and inspirational piece Brandy really love this one and is a favorite...

Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/12/2025 7:34:00 PM

So kind of you to place this in your favorites, Michael. I appreciate you saying it's beautiful and inspiring. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Becca Teagan

Date: 1/24/2025 4:36:00 AM

Sweet inspirational poem, Brandy, you you are so good at expressing the joy and beauty in your heart.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/3/2025 9:30:00 AM

Dear Becca, your thoughts are so beautiful and tender. I appreciate your lovely comment and compliment. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Paul Callus

Date: 1/11/2025 5:34:00 AM

I love the exquisite, delicate beauty of this poem which mirrors your inner beauty, dear Brandy. Not everything can be taken for granted, and between the folds of giving and receiving we find the richness of life's values...authenticity, gratitude, honesty, and much more. ~ Happy weekend and hugs, my friend // paul

Brandy Nicole
Date: 1/12/2025 6:56:00 PM

Dear Paul, so sweet of you to say this mirrors my inner beauty. You've made my heart smile and float, all at the same time. Your thoughts hold truth, while giving, we get so much in return. In such a wonderful way. I appreciate you and your lovely comment. My best to you, my dear friend. :) Hugs and smiles, Brandy

Jim Slaughter

Date: 1/4/2025 9:49:00 AM

An engaging and evocative read, Brandy.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 1/4/2025 3:44:00 PM

Thank you, Jim. I appreciate the lovely comment and compliment. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Michael Tor

Date: 12/31/2024 3:19:00 AM

Such beautiful inspirational words written here sweet Brandy. I love your message. I'm favoring this lovely write of yours. Wishing you a healthy and prosperous New Year full of love and joy. Hugs...

Brandy Nicole
Date: 1/1/2025 4:37:00 PM

Thank you, Michael. My heart is smiling with your lovely comment. I appreciate you placing this in your favorites as well. Many wonderful blessings to you in the new year. :) Hugs, Brandy

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/28/2024 10:43:00 AM

Dearest Brandy, soulful poetess, your golden pen spills sweet, endearing ink upon the grateful page and my heart. Your heartfelt musings are expressed with exquisite elegance and delivered with ethereal enchantment. Warmest wishes to you for a happy, healthy and inspired new year my dear lovely friend.. ~Susan

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/28/2024 7:13:00 PM

My dearest friend, you always lift me higher than I deserve. I'm beyond grateful for all your kind words and compliments about me and my poetry. I feel blessed to be in your presence, because your pen is truly golden. Thank you Susan, for this beautiful and heartfelt comment. May the upcoming year hold many amazing moments for you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/27/2024 11:43:00 AM

real, warm talk, brandy...this is full of heart!

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/27/2024 6:45:00 PM

Such a beautiful thing to say, Nette. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/26/2024 9:01:00 PM

Sweet summation of all we mere mortals can do with the bounty of gifts we receive every day, every hour, every moment...

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/27/2024 6:44:00 PM

Each day is a precious gift, and I'm so thankful for the many wonderful blessings. I know you are too, my sweet friend. Your comment brings a smile to my heart. :) Hugs, Brandy

John Read

Date: 12/26/2024 2:45:00 AM

Hi Brandy, it always gives me a warm feeling if I can help someone, enjoyed reading your poem hope you had a wonderful Christmas day God bless.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/27/2024 6:42:00 PM

Hello, John. Being there for someone is a wonderful feeling, indeed. Helping in some way. Your kindness doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for your lovely comment. I was able to spend time with family during the festive holiday. I hope moments were nice for you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/22/2024 2:32:00 PM

Beautifully written and meaningful. Merry Christmas. Blessings :)

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/22/2024 6:42:00 PM

Thank you, Heidi. So kind of you to say. Merry Christmas to you. Hugs and blessings, my sweet friend. :) Brandy

Maria Williams

Date: 12/21/2024 10:41:00 PM

A deep meaningful poem dear Brandy. I want to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a Very Happy and Joyous Christmas. Hugs Maria

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/22/2024 6:39:00 PM

Dear Maria, your friendship is a gift that I hold so close to my heart. Thank you for being here. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. Merry Christmas to you and your family. :) Hugs, Brandy

Joe Dimino

Date: 12/21/2024 6:07:00 PM

Delightful, poignant and uplifting. Lovely poetry with deep meaning. Great capture of light in illustration.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/22/2024 6:33:00 PM

Dear Joe, your kindness doesn't go unnoticed. I appreciate you and your lovely comment. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear friend. :) Hugs, Brandy

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 12/12/2024 5:39:00 AM

your writing has an otherworldly, ethereal feel to it, enhanced by the floaty formatting which works well; i like the subtle alliteration in this too...thanks for visiting my page, i appreciate your commentary on my work :)

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/14/2024 6:56:00 PM

I'm truly humbled by your compliment. Thank you, Charlotte. So kind of you to mention the format, along with the alliteration. While the format seems to be my signature style, using alliterations has become a favorite of mine. You're very welcome for the visit on your page. Your lovely comment is appreciated, my dear friend. :) Hugs, Brandy

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/10/2024 10:38:00 PM

"It had been given, then received" Gosh, how breathtakingly true this is! Truly, we receive what we give and we reep what we sow ~ your words really painted my heart with delicate hues of gratitude and self-reflection... every day and each breath are meant to be appreciated and admired... we are blessed to be caressed by the light of Almighty. There's a sense of softness and serenity in your poetry, dear sweet Brandy! Enjoyed reading this, sending love, best wishes and light to you always :)

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/11/2024 6:42:00 PM

Dear Hiya, you always leave me in complete awe with all your kind words and compliments. I'm just a simple woman writing from the heart. You're right about being blessed by our Creator. We are in so many wonderful ways. Thank you for sharing your poetic thoughts here on my scribble. Always a joy to read your words of beauty. I appreciate you and your friendship. My best to you, always. :) Hugs, Brandy

Jcb Brul

Date: 12/8/2024 11:18:00 PM

I couldn't agree more dear Brandy! As a matter of fact, we find more joy in giving than in receiving. Warm wishes. ^___^

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/11/2024 6:17:00 PM

Yes, I completely agree about giving. It is such a wonderful feeling, indeed. Warm wishes to you as well, Jcb. Thank you for being so kind. Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. :) Hugs, Brandy

I Am Anaya

Date: 12/6/2024 9:45:00 AM

I'm gathering words for a making-love poem ;) and i thought of you, precious Brandy! Been reading you and so happy to have. Like Andrea, wondering if you have a book? I would buy it in a heartbeat<3 Thankful for you, sweet poetess.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/7/2024 6:42:00 PM

Anaya, I'm breathless and in awe, with you saying you thought of me while gathering words for such a poem. :) Thank you for reading my poetry and for being such a good friend. I'm smiling, knowing you would buy a book, if my poetry were in it. You and your kind words are greatly appreciated. :) Hugs, Brandy

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/3/2024 1:29:00 PM

You have such a nice writing style. With the nice calligraphy, your poems would make a lovely little book

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/5/2024 7:45:00 PM

Dear Andrea, my heart is floating with you saying my poems would fit nicely in a book. :) Such a sweet thing to say. Thank you for your lovely comment and compliment. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Silent One

Date: 12/2/2024 8:11:00 AM

Always important to count our blessings and be thankful for what is around us.. beautiful message Brandy..

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/2/2024 7:07:00 PM

So true, Silent One. Just so you know, your kindness doesn't go unnoticed. I appreciate you and your friendship. My best to you, always. :) Hugs, Brandy

Joseph May

Date: 11/30/2024 3:09:00 PM

An appreciation for all life's blessings, Wonderful write Brandy, Hugs

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/2/2024 7:03:00 PM

Indeed ! Your thoughts are appreciated, Joseph. Thank you for being here. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Paige Hind

Date: 11/30/2024 2:04:00 PM

This is simply lovely. <3

Brandy Nicole
Date: 12/2/2024 7:00:00 PM

You're always so kind. Thank you Paige, for your lovely comment. :) My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/29/2024 3:42:00 PM

beautiful and simple, reminds me the bible, so nicely written, thanks poet best wishes

Brandy Nicole
Date: 11/30/2024 5:32:00 PM

Such a wonderful thing to say. Thank you, Yann. You and your kind words are greatly appreciated. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/27/2024 5:02:00 PM

Dear Brandy, such a heartfelt meditation on gratitude and the richness of life’s lessons. The way you express appreciation for both the gifts received and the journey taken is truly inspiring. Your voice reverberates with warmth and wisdom. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Brandy Nicole
Date: 11/30/2024 5:06:00 PM

Dear Daniel, a thankful heart is filled with so much happiness. In life we tangle around obstacles, but the blessings truly out number the trials. I think so, anyway. Embracing each little gift helps me stay on the positive side. Thank you for sharing your kind words. I appreciate the compliment as well. Autumn blessings to you, hugs and smiles. :) Brandy