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Writen December 5, 2024

for: "How My First Poem was Born"

sponsor: JCB Brul

How My First Poem Was Born

Lonely shuttered days
as Covid slammed at our souls
To fill the long day
I tried writing of my sons
how they fill my heart with love

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/15/2024 12:46:00 PM

Back with congrats!

Ann Peck
Date: 12/16/2024 8:35:00 AM

Thanks, Kim!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/15/2024 12:23:00 PM

This was a sweet way to begin poetry. Congrats

Ann Peck
Date: 12/16/2024 8:38:00 AM

I've always loved reading poetry. My first attempts at writing were pretty awful.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/14/2024 7:55:00 PM

"Lonely shuttered days" has given birth to such a fine poet as you. Congratulations!

Ann Peck
Date: 12/16/2024 8:32:00 AM

Oh, thank you, Christuraj. That is so nice of you.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 12/13/2024 9:31:00 AM

Congratulations, Dearest Ann, your poem is so deep and so real! Pandemic was a terrible time when we clung to our beautiful memories with our loved ones! Such a great beginning of a super creative journey!

Ann Peck
Date: 12/16/2024 8:46:00 AM

Thank you, Mala. Our world is so full of problems, it's overwhelming. I'm so thankful there is poetry.

JCB Brul

Date: 12/12/2024 7:03:00 PM

Pandemic, though devastating, has left good things for us to ponder. Many people discovered their creativity during that time. Thank you for sharing your creatuve journey during CoVID when your first poem was born . Congratulations, dear Ann especially in the honor of POTD. Stay creative .^__^ JCB

Ann Peck
Date: 12/16/2024 8:41:00 AM

Thank you so much, JCB. Entering contests has been a great learning tool.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/8/2024 7:00:00 AM

Sorry this late. Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your lovely write again. Have a blessed day with your win....................

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:10:00 PM

Thanks, sweet Paula. :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/6/2024 8:27:00 PM

Dear Ann, when the world is still, it is the perfect time to write. I can understand how your thoughts would linger more- especially then. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:12:00 PM

Dear Brandy, Thank you for your nice comments. It's good to hear from you.

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:12:00 PM

Dear Brandy, Thank you for your nice comments. It's good to hear from you.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/6/2024 6:49:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD. Your poem tackles a serious time in our lives. I enjoy how you found a way to stay in touch.

Ann Peck
Date: 1/6/2025 10:06:00 AM

Thank you for commenting, Hilda.

Yann Rolland

Date: 12/6/2024 5:38:00 PM

touching poem, first inspiration which last, congrats on the potd

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:15:00 PM

Thank you for your comments, Yann.

Tom Woody

Date: 12/6/2024 1:44:00 PM

As good a time to start as any. Enjoy your special day

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:16:00 PM

No kidding! Thanks, Tom.

John Read

Date: 12/6/2024 11:27:00 AM

Congratulations Ann on your POTD.

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:17:00 PM

Thank you, John.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 12/6/2024 11:04:00 AM

Hey, Ann, I guess just about anything can be a "muse" when a good writer has something good to write about. Congrats on POTD, as well.

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:19:00 PM

Thanks, Jim!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/6/2024 10:47:00 AM

Great way to start. My early poems, just a few, were of my kids. Two others were grief poems. When I took a poetry class that’s when I started to write more, and there’s more to tell but not now :)

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:21:00 PM

Your poems are always so lovely, Kim.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 12/6/2024 7:01:00 AM

Dear Ann, What a lovely way to start writing poetry and we at PS are blessed by your words and artistry. Congratulations on POTD! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:22:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, dear friend.

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/6/2024 4:16:00 AM

Ann, congratulations on your lovely POTD! Enjoy your day!!

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:26:00 PM

thanks so much, Mike.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/6/2024 3:31:00 AM

Ann, poetry is often inspired by our emotions, congratulations on POTD,

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tania.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/6/2024 3:28:00 AM

well penned Ann and congrats on POTD I think a lot of people turned to writing or taking on some creative hobby during covid. i shared funny poems on line (not just on soup) trying to make folk smile during very difficult times when people were so isolated. hugs jan xx

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:37:00 PM

Hi, Jan. Nice of you to cheer people with your wit, Jan. It was a sad time for many. And it ended many things forever. Thanks for commenting.

Karen Jones

Date: 12/6/2024 3:12:00 AM

What a lovely potd! Congratulations

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:39:00 PM

Thanks, Karen!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/6/2024 1:59:00 AM

It was a good way to pass the time away during lock down Ann, and great that it brought out the poetry in you. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:40:00 PM

Thank you so much, Beryl.

Maria Williams

Date: 12/6/2024 1:56:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD Ann and for sharing your experience. Well done - Maria

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:41:00 PM

Thank you so much, Maria!

Anne E Sangster - K

Date: 12/6/2024 1:18:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD Ann :-) Covid certainly did slam at our souls. Hope all is well with you my friend? Hugs ~ Anne xox

Ann Peck
Date: 12/31/2024 3:26:00 PM

Hi Anne and thank you. I hope somehow the new year can cure Earth's problems, and I hope the new year is kind to you, dear friend!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/6/2024 1:02:00 AM

Oozing with mother’s love ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, Ann

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:43:00 PM

Yeah, I do have some of that :) Thanks so much for your comments, Seeker.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/6/2024 12:40:00 AM

- Covid changed the everyday lives of many - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Ann - (Good luck in the contest too) - hugs

Ann Peck
Date: 12/12/2024 12:29:00 PM

Hi, Anne-Lise! It's so good to hear from you! Thanks!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/6/2024 12:33:00 AM

It was the spark that set you off on your poetic journey, congratulations to you Ann on today's POTD honour Tom

Valsa George

Date: 12/5/2024 10:03:00 PM

This I can so well relate. Though I started writing much earlier, my output of poems increased considerably during Covid time as there were no visitors and no outings. A beautiful entry for the contest. All the best, dear Anne.

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