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Hold Your Head High

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keep dwelling in the clouds, my mentor said and shun those who would drag you through the mud their heinous wish to keep you seeing red is Satan's lure for drawing out first-blood for in this world malevolence abounds and evil lurks in every corner nook to tit for tat in idle chat with clowns is like a fish who can't resist the hook but in the sky there's love and harmony you'll find yourself immersed in dreams of peace I'll help you in your quest to stay angst-free together we'll find joy and sweet release forever may this be my firm resolve to rise above the fray and thus evolve *inspired by a friend

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Crystol Woods

Date: 4/24/2024 6:13:00 AM

Beautiful words with inspired thoughts! Temperance is one of the fruits of the Spirit most find difficult to show. Our flesh loves a good knock down, drag out huh? Loved this.

Crystol Woods
Date: 4/25/2024 2:39:00 AM

Don't we all... that's how we learn the most useful lessons. Mistakes are imperative to understanding and growth!

Tom Woody
Date: 4/24/2024 6:17:00 AM

Yeah I've got about a half dozen or so here who love to "push my buttons," but a good friend keeps admonishing me to ignore them and stay in the clouds. Sometimes I fail ..

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/12/2024 7:55:00 AM

Hello Tom. Exactly. I love this concept and thought and truth of it all. May this day find you well. It was a pleasure turning to this most positive entry and message. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Have a wonderful morning and weekend. Peace and Blessings (smile)

Tom Woody
Date: 4/12/2024 9:33:00 AM

I appreciate your supportive comments

Marugu Mo

Date: 3/22/2024 9:48:00 AM

That mentor who dwelleth in the 'clouds' sees all knows all...inspirational

Tom Woody
Date: 3/22/2024 9:50:00 AM

Thx much for visit Mo

Kenisha Shines

Date: 3/14/2024 12:46:00 AM

Very beautifully put and I enjoyed reading your work.Thank you so much for such uplifting piece.

Tom Woody
Date: 3/14/2024 2:46:00 PM

Yes ma'am and you're welcome

Peter Dome

Date: 3/9/2024 3:14:00 PM

So true Tom. I think your friend would appreciate a positive uplifting poem like this. One of those wonderful poems, that has so much to say, with so few words. Excellent. Well done. Pete.

Tom Woody
Date: 3/9/2024 3:26:00 PM

She does. She just wants me to mean it lol

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/1/2024 10:26:00 AM

How I love this poem ,it offers refuge,comfort ,an escape from darkness.. Flying to the moon..up above in the sky will be lovely.Let me get the good witches'broom..hehe.

Tom Woody
Date: 3/1/2024 12:39:00 PM

Thx for support Charmaine:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/1/2024 5:54:00 AM

Wow! Thank you for visiting my page. It led me to this awesome poem . I love it! Inspirational, meaningful , important. A Fave for me :)

Tom Woody
Date: 3/1/2024 5:55:00 AM

I'm glad you found something of personal value here Heidi. Thx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/1/2024 5:18:00 AM

Yes, these people can either polish your mirror or they can cause you pain. Learn from what people are telling you and don't retaliate. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Tom Woody
Date: 3/1/2024 5:25:00 AM

I find it a challenge but working on it. Thx much

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 2/28/2024 2:51:00 PM

Dear Tom, This is a good one and a motivational for all, "to rise above the fray". Thanks for clarifying what you meant on my poem earlier. I assumed you meant a cat. Sorry, I think I get up too early some days. Have a blessed evening.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/28/2024 3:23:00 PM

Yes ma'am it is and you're welcome

Aqua Marine

Date: 2/27/2024 8:07:00 AM

I really respect your determination to rise above the fray in a non aggressive way. By keeping our minds on spiritual goals, as Jesus did. His words to Peter:" Put away your sword, for those that live by the sword, will die by the sword... " as far as it is possible, be peaceable with All men" To cool down when provoked, takes courage. Jesus did verbally defend himself to those enraged with him. Yet look what Pontius Pilate said to the crowd, amazed at his calm demeanour: " Look! The Man! :)

Tom Woody
Date: 2/27/2024 3:20:00 PM

We can only aspire to his example. I fail often

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/27/2024 5:41:00 AM

You have a wise mentor. I enjoyed these thoughts.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/27/2024 5:49:00 AM

Yessir and thx

Suzette Richards

Date: 2/26/2024 9:09:00 PM

I find it interesting that you used the symbol of the fish in the simile, and in the sense of the negative energy (in the first two quatrains), whereas the fish is the symbol of Christianity. Your effective use of "but," to mark the volta, and identifying the heavenly abode/domain, carries a message of hope and love. The closing couplet reads like a mantra and a prayer. Thank you for sharing this inspirational poem with us, Tom.

Suzette Richards
Date: 2/27/2024 11:13:00 AM

Tom Woody
Date: 2/27/2024 5:30:00 AM

It's really not a spiritual poem at all, but a reminder to rise above the fray and avoid haters and their vitriol. I'm sure you can relate

Peter Dome

Date: 2/26/2024 2:46:00 AM

Wow. This is a masterpiece. Love it. Well done. Pete. I relate so much.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2024 5:31:00 AM

Hey thx Pete

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/24/2024 5:37:00 PM

Your poem's wise, positive message is brilliantly delivered, Tom. These are words to remember. Best wishes.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/25/2024 5:05:00 AM

Much thx

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/24/2024 12:55:00 PM

Quite good content Tom..Always better to Inhale the oxygen of enlghtenment.. I will Lead to a rich content..' Though there are Those, who will stray, from its moral path To find decay, the race goes not to the swift Nor the battle to the strong, for victory belongs To the Lord, therefore set your mind to obediance, also to endurance..' Good to read This today.'

Tom Woody
Date: 2/24/2024 3:54:00 PM

Good advice Joe. Thx much

Iris E. S-Lewis

Date: 2/24/2024 10:32:00 AM

Hi Tom, thank you for sharing about Neil, who knows... I enjoyed your sonnet, "Hold Your Head High" because it inspires me to do the same. The form helps me to see how I may do likewise. Line one of the first stanza had me wondering why stay in the cloud; suggestive of fantasy world, but line one of the third stanza gave clarity. Blessings dear one.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/24/2024 11:06:00 AM

Yes, keep our heads in the clouds, ie, on lofty things. Thx for visit

Jim Slaughter

Date: 2/24/2024 10:24:00 AM

We should all be lucky enough to have a friend and mentor like that. A great piece, Tom.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/24/2024 11:06:00 AM

I'm sure I'm not worthy. Thx Jim

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/23/2024 5:21:00 PM

Tom, your prose is eloquent, resonating with profound wisdom and inspiring optimism within caring souls. Without a doubt, our world is filled with numerous ominous entities. Your words flow effortlessly, creating a harmonious and awe-inspiring effect.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/23/2024 7:38:00 PM

Ooh ominous entities. I like that. Gotta be a poem in that line

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/21/2024 11:28:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful write with a great ending/picture. Love your line "you'll find yourself immersed in dreams of peace" The world needs peace... Have a wonderful day...........

Tom Woody
Date: 2/22/2024 5:15:00 AM

Thx Paula U2

Bill Baker

Date: 2/20/2024 9:50:00 PM

Amen, Tommy. The only way I've found to make it through this mess we call life is to rise above the chaos and enjoy one day at a time from my own view of God's creation. Blessings, my friend. Bill p.s. the image was a great match for the poetry. :-)

Tom Woody
Date: 2/21/2024 5:03:00 AM

Thx Bill. Yes I enjoy a well chosen photo

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/20/2024 6:29:00 PM

Very provocative, sir! I would fight you about the merits (lol) but then, we'd not be taking the lesson to heart! In truth, I pray for peace myself!

Tom Woody
Date: 2/21/2024 5:04:00 AM

Peace is the desired thing. Not always on the table. Thx Duke

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 2/20/2024 3:53:00 AM

i like this sonnet, especially the two closing lines..'to rise above the fray' is sage advice when faced with troublemakers, who often have entity attachments, though cutting contact is even better

Tom Woody
Date: 2/20/2024 5:30:00 AM

True, true. Thx

Ayesha Iqbal

Date: 2/19/2024 9:54:00 PM

Your friend is so lucky to have a friend like you.. your words are full of wisdom and hope for the good hearted. This flowed so well!

Brandy Nicole
Date: 2/20/2024 9:44:00 AM

She feels blessed. :)

Tom Woody
Date: 2/20/2024 5:30:00 AM

I hope she thinks so. Thx Ayesha

I Am Anaya

Date: 2/19/2024 7:06:00 PM

A Sonnet that warns and warms, beautifully rhymed and wise advice, from your wise mentor. This is poetry! Loved it and am faving for future reading! ;) Anaya

Tom Woody
Date: 2/20/2024 5:29:00 AM

Much thx Anaya

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/19/2024 10:01:00 AM

What? Is there evil in every nook? You bet there is. And irresponsible people are making him stronger. Not me though.

Tom Woody
Date: 2/19/2024 1:33:00 PM

The Devil wields much authority. But not over true Christians. Thx Vic