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Dear poets you may notice I don't write or read as much! I have been practicing piano and training my mind using free sites like Khan Academy to strengthen my skills. I enjoy growing with you so though I have abandoned contest my biggest contest will be growing within myself! Hugs

 

 

Growing in Gray or Green

Sharpen your mind like you sharpen a pencil
Embrace the point as well as your dimples 
Be inspired to grow despite being green or gray 
Desire dear soul to be clear clean in white faith

Give your ears that you may hear blue truth
Fight your fears avoid gossip the talk of fools
Open your heart to love and all you can be
Walk with God despite dilemma follow His lead
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Empress Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Dear karen, thats nice and so good to hear youv been sharpening your piano skills, hope its going well? I miss playing too, and i love the way youv written this, especially “ Sharpen your mind like you sharpen a pencil Embrace the point as well as your dimples “ excellent opening and the rest just flows in such an uplifting manner. Sometimes we just need to take a minute to breathe, and open our heart to love! Pleasure reading this. Sending you always light. Hope to hear you play oneday
Jones Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 5:59 AM
Thank you dear Inky! I am hoping to grow skilled enough to complete the music I’d already started for the poem I wrote “May You Find Peace” You are such a kind encouraging soul and I am grateful for you!
Kamoonpuri Avatar
April 21, 2024 at 1:41 AM
A fine super poem in nice didactic poetic advices. Kudos! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<^^^^^^^^*> Plz also read and comment my newest poem too
Jones Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Thanks and I will!
Wolf Avatar
April 20, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Good for you! Anxiously awaiting your first piano concert... And may God continue to lead in you in the way of your heart. :) Gershon
Jones Avatar
April 20, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Thanks dear Gershon!
Rodgers Avatar
April 20, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Dear Karen, it's inspiring to witness your dedication to personal growth and self-improvement. Your pursuit of excellence through piano practice and educational endeavors is commendable. For growth knows no boundaries; it flourishes within the depths of our souls. Your journey, though solitary, is rich with wisdom and enlightenment. May your path be illuminated by the harmony of your efforts and the melody of your aspirations. Keep shining, dear Karen. - Blessings, Daniel
Jones Avatar
April 20, 2024 at 12:25 PM
You have the most encouraging beautiful soul Daniel! Thank you for your touching message! Love light and blessings to you! Hugs
Buhagiar Avatar
April 19, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Don't abandon the soup completely, dear Karen We love your poems and this one is so smooth and enticing. Your piano may help you too.
Jones Avatar
April 19, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Dear Victor I won’t. But I am challenged with piano scales and keys. I am still reading potd and potw and occasionally new poems as I love soup poets too! Thanks
Greenhough Avatar
April 18, 2024 at 12:40 AM
You really wrote a beautiful poem. I'm overjoyed that you are learning at the Khan Academy. I have heard that it is very good. Good luck with your endeavors.
Jones Avatar
April 18, 2024 at 4:55 AM
Thanks so much Hilda you are kind!
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