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An N/A  that was a POTD

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Good Wishes for My Enemy

Good wishes for my enemy, 
whoever you may be.
but should you kill or torture me,
no wish have I for thee.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Delaney Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 4:56 AM
Belated congratulations on POTD. A nice live and let live message here. Just don’t step on me. LOL.. SuZ
Magdalinos Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 11:35 PM
Hello Andrea,a beautifu poem,congratulations on your POTD.Blessings!
Situation Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Bibilically correct. but not always possible. In todays world. the wars. We have to pick a side and when we do we become the offenders.
Narain Avatar
December 26, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Nice poem. I am a big fan of short meaningful poems. Congrats on POTD win.
Roper Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 10:24 PM
Good one, Andrea, congratulations on POTD. Have a Merry Christmas.
Baker Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 9:03 PM
Thought-provoking short poem, Andrea. Congratulations on your POTD, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Rodrigues Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 6:47 PM
That definitely makes things more difficult. Thinking of those who should be home but are in the hands of evil men. Great and sad write…
Ray Choudhury Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. Such a clever piece - do we know our enemy? Merry Christmas, Andrea! Enjoy a great holiday!
Parker Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 11:21 AM
POTD truly speaks to Christmas ethos. Clever and sincere piece, AD. Merry Christmas! :o)
Anaya Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 8:48 AM
Congratulations on poem of the day, sweet Andrea! I love that "whoever you may be" an anonymous entity describes a volatile force that must be kept in check. Only good wishes for you and a very Merry Christmas! :)
Nicole Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Dear Andrea, for those that like to torture and tease, no harm or pain shall be given in return. I completely agree with you, my sweet friend. ' Kindness is like snow- It beautifies everything it covers. ' Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
Mcintosh Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 7:13 AM
Love it. Congratulations on POTD. And, MERRY CHRISTMAS. Love you, Gina
Goldsmith Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 7:11 AM
Back with congratulation on POTD win. I enjoyed reading your creative Quatrain write again. Merry Christmas..................
Wolf Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 7:03 AM
I like this short and snappy rebuke to any enemy who comes to kill or torture. Congrats on POTD, Andrea. Huzzah! ~ gw
Fowler Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 6:58 AM
Clever girl ;) Congratulations on POTD Andrea! :)
Pandit Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 5:19 AM
There's empathy in forgiveness--but for us humans it has its limits. BIG congrats on POTD, Andrea. So well said!
Kaufman Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 4:32 AM
Dear Andrea, Congratulations on this POTD quatrain, so well crafted. Merry Christmas to you and enjoy the deserved recognition..
Kitchin Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 3:56 AM
Andrea, a powerful 4 liner, congratulations on POTD!
May Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Congrats on POTD Andrea
Fernandez-Garcia Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 3:19 AM
Many Congratulations on the POTD Andrea. Nice quatrain to be awarded. Have a nice day. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Empress Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:49 AM
So pleased to see you receive POTD, congratulations. Well deserved.
Bowring Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:37 AM
Many congratulations dear Andrea on this very well written, precise quatrain. It’s nice to see shorter poems win POTD as well and displays your expertise. Good luck in the contest. Enjoy your celebratory day. Xx :):)
Scott Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:21 AM
Simple, beautifully formed and cuts to the chase. Well deserved POTD for our current times, Andrea x
Scott Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:23 AM
also Merry Christmas - may peace rest on your home this season *<<<--[]
One Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 2:19 AM
Oh, an interesting POTD.. congratulations Andrea...
Messina Avatar
December 24, 2023 at 1:55 AM
Short, simple and to the point (lol). Congratulations, Andrea on receiving POTD!
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