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Hearts At Odds

Hearts made of wax, sent through the mail Should help relax, instead I wail, They will soon melt in time's hot hands, Loneliness is felt midst life's strands; Hearts made of glass shatter and fail When griefs harass, they don't prevail, What use are these hearts so feeble, Poor pleas of perishing people? Hearts made of stone are cold and fake, Even Love will own - "Hard to break", Will they be healed? How can I trust? Feelings concealed, what if they bust? Hearts made of flesh and blood, I seek, They won't crush my sentiments meek, Understanding hearts of love - Now, fear departs, before them I bow. ----------17.12.16----------

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Diane Perna

Date: 5/15/2023 4:38:00 PM

Lovely, amazing another beautiful poem of yours!

Joanna Feltham

Date: 10/15/2020 12:49:00 AM

I really enjoyed your poem, congratulations on your placement :-)

Laurentius Valdy

Date: 10/14/2020 4:43:00 AM

Hi Jo, i hope, i can reach you with this comment. I like very much about the lyrics from your poem and I even make song from it. I want to tell you that I am going to post the song on youtube maybe, dont know when. I am here to ask for your permission :)

Laurentius Valdy
Date: 10/26/2020 1:02:00 PM

Hey Jo, just finished the song, you can hear it first on my soundcloud. Let me know what you think about it https://soundcloud.com/lorenz_s

Laurentius Valdy
Date: 10/14/2020 8:39:00 AM

well i am just an ordinary guy lol. It's my youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXEkAdJ6klTsmQXlNw7zpDQ?view_as=subscriber I'm not gonna do the video in short time, but at least I have your permission and ofc I'm gonna put your name on it too

Joanna Daniel
Date: 10/14/2020 5:20:00 AM

Yes, you are free to do so, however I hope that you would give me credit for the words and let me know when you post it on YouTube, so that I too may enjoy it. May I know who you are?

John Hamilton

Date: 2/4/2017 7:59:00 AM

Thanks Jo for submitting this awesome rhyme, unfortunately my criteria is also the emotion evoked, and elevated vocabulary. That's why your previous entry placed higher! Thanks again!

Joanna Daniel
Date: 2/5/2017 10:18:00 AM

Hi John, it's okay, I understand:) thank you very much for my placement:)

John Fleming

Date: 1/8/2017 9:43:00 AM

A lovely little poem, Jo...A joy to read - My best regards! :) john P.s Congratulations on your POTD!

Afzal Nusker

Date: 12/20/2016 10:55:00 AM

With a single line of Daniel's poem, you have created a masterpiece. Congrats on your win, Jo. A 7 & a fav.

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/20/2016 9:55:00 AM

Yes, Jo, you have presented the many fake and hurtful hearts that we meet in life, but how the true heart "made of flesh and blood" is the prize we seek in others! I love the way you interpreted this line and congratulations on your fine placement! Hugs, Sandra

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/20/2016 9:35:00 AM

And I bow to this masterpiece...Congrats!!! Jo...superbly executed my friend...god bless...^WW^

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/20/2016 9:35:00 AM

Some who are soft hearted encase their harts in stone in hopes of protecting themselves from being hurt. I enjoyed this thought provoking piece.

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/20/2016 9:08:00 AM

This is a fantastic piece that flows so well and is a true pleasure to read. Congrats on your win. pm on the way...

Leileah Kasperyan

Date: 12/20/2016 4:19:00 AM

I think we all seek those flesh-and-blood hearts. Congratulations on your win :)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/19/2016 11:10:00 PM

A 7 for your winning poem, Jo! Janice

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/19/2016 11:05:00 PM

A 7 for your winning poem, Jo! Janice

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:34:00 AM

Thank you, Janice:)

Joseph May

Date: 12/19/2016 8:37:00 PM

Congrats on a fine win Jo

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:34:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph:)

Eve Roper

Date: 12/19/2016 8:23:00 PM

Very good, Jo, I love the poem beautiful. Congratulations on your win... :) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:35:00 AM

Thank you, Eve:) happy holidays to you too:)

White Wolf

Date: 12/19/2016 8:19:00 PM

A lovely poem, Jo! So good to read you today! And congrats!

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:39:00 AM

Thank you, Rick:)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 12/19/2016 7:27:00 PM

congratulations jo melting beautifully crafted deep excellent pen wishing you a blessing of a beautiful week

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:39:00 AM

Thank you, Liam:)

Doug Vinson

Date: 12/19/2016 7:14:00 PM

Jo, an excellent read here. : ) Nice turnaround at the end - things were looking fairly grim for a while. ; )

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:40:00 AM

Thank you, Doug, I believe in positive and happy endings :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 12/19/2016 6:09:00 PM

Congratulations Jo on getting POTD and for your placement in my contest. i really liked how you used different materials for the heart. The only poem that placed that didn't rhyme but simply too good not to place. Thank you for your participation:)

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:38:00 AM

Well, that 'love' and 'bow' don't rhyme ... But is there anything else?

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 1:59:00 AM

Thank you very much, Daniel:) all praise be to God alone:) but, what do you mean by ''didn't rhyme"???

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/19/2016 5:54:00 PM

Well Joe congratulations on POTD and your placement in the contest. I am very happy for you as this is a very special poem. 7 ; )

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:41:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie:)

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 12/19/2016 5:57:00 PM

My darn Kindle keeps changing your name to Joe...Sorry about that Jo. Forgot to congratulate you. : )

Gary Bateman

Date: 12/19/2016 5:11:00 PM

Hello Jo!! Congratulations on POTD!! A quite extraordinary Rhyme for sure. "Hearts made of flesh and blood" speak to the true, real need for love. It speaks to our shared humanity as well!! Merry Christmas . . . Gary

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:41:00 AM

Thank you, Gary:) you understood it right:)

John Hamilton

Date: 12/19/2016 4:51:00 PM

Congrats on POTD and your fine placement in the contest!

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:45:00 AM

Thank you, John:)

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/19/2016 3:19:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem, Jo. I love the internal and ending rhymes that lend so much to the meaningful sentiments. Congratulations on your poem being honored as Poem of the Day! Hugs, Sandra

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:46:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra, it was a tough one rhyming it:)

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/19/2016 12:45:00 PM

Hi Jo, Congratulations for getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor:-) Alexis

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:47:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis:)

David Meade

Date: 12/19/2016 12:15:00 PM

Nicely done! Congrats

Joanna Daniel
Date: 12/20/2016 3:48:00 AM

Thank you, David:)