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He Slammed the Door

11/4/2023 He slammed his heavy door, right in friendships’ face! She cried heavy tears into a handkerchief of dainty, lilac lace. The silver moon rose in the sky, she heard it whisper, with a cloudy sigh….. “God did see that email, and your new, best friend is almost nigh.” Serenity Prayer, by Reinhold Niebuhr “God, grant me the serenity, to accept the things I cannot change. The courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference!”

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Elena Eagle

Date: 11/9/2023 2:30:00 PM

Amen! Well said in this poem.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/9/2023 7:08:00 PM

I guess, I too can be heartless and slam doors. Friends come and go at PS. Sometimes I care far too much. At that point, the Serenity prayer comes into play. I am not a toy to any poet here. Thank you. Pangie xxx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/6/2023 1:40:00 PM

A creative write. I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for adding the "Serenity Prayer." it is an old one that I love but have not read in some time. Have a blessed day writing away...................

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/6/2023 1:53:00 PM

Good you liked this. Indeed, that serenity prater is so superb, and can be said over and over in times of rough times. There is more to it online, but mst of humanity knows and uses the shorter version.be of good cheer. Hugs, Pangie xx

David Fisher

Date: 11/5/2023 3:52:00 PM

What a great first line, Pangie, about a not so nice thing. And the third line is something else, too-having a direct line to the moon is descriptive and clever!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/6/2023 10:56:00 AM

Hello, David! Your warmth and friendship always isare a welcome sunrise in my. California home and heart. I wish you lived nearby and we could enjoy luscious coffee together!!! I really do pen what I feel.I still have bruises on my face))) Like you,I love the third line)))You may not be a theist, but, a new friend already arrived! Please stay in my life. I have not been around because, honestly,David, our world is not full of laughs these days. Those who can pen laughs like you ,are needed. Hugs Pangie xx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/5/2023 2:38:00 PM

I loved your poem, Pangie. I've always been fond of the Serenity Prayer. I'm grateful you ended with it. Good to see your words and thoughts. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/5/2023 3:30:00 PM

Dear Sara, it’s an understatement to say, I know, you know me well enough to know I am a person with feelings.best friends hurt us the most, but we must keep go on. The Serenity prayer in longer. Most of us do not know the longer version. It is online. Sweet Sunday, Pangie

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/5/2023 7:09:00 AM

He can't have have been much of a friend to do that. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/5/2023 10:54:00 AM

Hi Tom,,I apologize fro not answering your email. We have been friends for so long. One of your best qualities is humility, you are ab excellent poet and as for friendship? You are a state and unconverted. I am glad my tribute to you is in the first anthology. Yesterday was two tears ago I broke my leg and Elena’s 21st wedding anniversary! I think sometimes I trust the wrong people, and I don’t mean you! Sweet Sunday, Pangie xx **

Ink Empress

Date: 11/5/2023 1:57:00 AM

Such a heartfelt and sincere write this is, i really felt this poem so deeply. I especially love the line “ The silver moon rose in the sky, she heard it whisper, with a cloudy sigh…..” just wow! What a way to phrase emotions! Absolutely gorgeous! And those last lines about accepting what cannot be changed etc is very deep and profound! Absolutely loved reading this poem! Sending you light always

Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/5/2023 11:07:00 AM

Greetings, Ink.the magic of pietry for me, is when lines harmonize with my soul. And how grear you picked up om the moon one, The serenity prayer is a popular prayer most of us know! I did not author that. Wish it were me, you are a terrific supplier, I thank you profusely for commenting in complete sentences. No phrases or primary school words, shows self respect and respect for others.Sweet Sunday, Pangie xx