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Written on February 28, 2024

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It aches Insanity – it is rich with light, Ever lusher with shadows, Dimly faded feelings, whispers Welcoming the wars that come To those who listen… it’s voice… I know crazy Crazy – it is like the wind, Forever moving, never giving in To sleep or silence, Always flooded with sound, Sound for those who listen… It paints the heart in black memories, Erasing the colors, the hues Vibrant and rhythmic like a melody, Sumptuous promises, poured out over, The rising sun, as dewdrops tremble On laughing petals, as the night fades Into dawn… I know crazy It comes in many forms! Crazy is the way a child loves a mother, Who is always leaving, never loving, only going, Never looking back… Crazy is the way a silence forms inside the heart Who knows the meaning of a panic, That quietly floods the distance between faith and fear. Crazy is the way the stars keep dancing, Never silent despite the ghostlike darkness, Who startles every dream… Crazy is the way the ache inside never quiets, The desperate yearning for a lover, Who refuses love… Crazy is the way a heart will break, Even though its pulse is strong… its love is not wrong, But the feeling has gone…. I know crazy, but I tone it down with the other thing I know. And, I know it better than I know crazy… God is great and God is steady. He never allows my crazy to win over the hope, Hope for everlasting peace, Hope for eternal grace, Hope for always – love that finds a way, Even though crazy tries to wash the joy away, Even though crazy tries to silence the amazement of this ordinary faith! I know crazy… but I know even better, The answer, the grace, the prayers for His embrace!

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Date: 3/6/2024 5:20:00 AM
So beautiful, Gina! Sorry it took this long to read. My child has and still does suffer through crazy, the craziness created by others that stir up troubled thoughts. God is the curegiver…crazy is not accepting the help God gives. Blessings to you, dear one! Congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 3/1/2024 8:05:00 PM
I know crazy… but I know even better, The answer, the grace, the prayers for His embrace! Beautifully said Regina. Congratulations on a well chosen POTD...Hugs
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Date: 3/1/2024 6:31:00 PM
Dear Regina, heartfelt congratulations on your beautiful poem being chosen POTD. Blessings and hugs
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Date: 3/1/2024 10:48:00 AM
Congratulations on an POTD. Mini hugs
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Date: 3/1/2024 10:45:00 AM
Regina, a most artistic way, to describe, crazy. Thoroughly thought provoking ….. I like poets who can think outside the box and are unafraid to say so. Congratulaions on a most creative POTD! Pangie
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Date: 3/1/2024 10:09:00 AM
Interesting angle on crazy, Regina. What would you think of me if I told you that I am crazy about this poem? ... Congrats on POTD. Light and Illumination, Gershon
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Date: 3/1/2024 9:30:00 AM
Crazy seems to be the wrong word to describe these moments. ' Emotional Imbalance ' is when your heart and mind are in constant conflict. Sad, indeed. Looking to God for guidance is always best. Leaning on those for encouragement and comfort. Your thoughts curl gently around me and my heart. Congratulations Regina, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 3/1/2024 3:05:00 PM
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Date: 3/1/2024 8:36:00 AM
"I know crazy, but I tone it down with the other thing I know. And, I know it better than I know crazy…" Such fabulous words of faith. Congratulations on the honor of POTD Gina! :)
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Date: 3/1/2024 7:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A powerful/wonderful write with a great ending. God/prayer is the answer. Have a very blessed day writing away..........................
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Date: 3/1/2024 5:44:00 AM
Mental illness is tough. I'm glad you find strength in a higher power. Increasingly coming under fire in these godless last days, but a sure way to cope: power beyond was is normal. Nice POTD
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Date: 3/1/2024 4:56:00 AM
Dearest Gina, Look at you! Congratulations on being recognized as POTD! Your raw depiction of inner struggles and the relentless dance with insanity is haunting and beautiful. You captured the complexities of human emotions with such raw thoughts and honesty. That is why you are POTD. - Yes, God is our answer, AMEN! Blessings, my Friend! - Daniel
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Date: 3/1/2024 4:41:00 AM
Congratulations Gina on a most crazy yet uplifting POTD, cheers David (captcha YEN) a longing perhaps
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Date: 3/1/2024 4:07:00 AM
hearty congrats, Gina, on your POTD designation.
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Date: 3/1/2024 3:46:00 AM
I congratulate you on your POTD. It is a lovely poem.
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Date: 3/1/2024 3:40:00 AM
Gina, life can be crazy, congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 3/1/2024 3:21:00 AM
Wow what a creative idea well executed! Congratulations on potd!
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Date: 3/1/2024 2:52:00 AM
Dear Regina, Congratulations on this POTD, "I know crazy", which is a wonderful testimony to your spiritual relationship with your higher power, which is greater then any human failing. I loved, "insanity whispering and welcoming the wars to come". Very well penned!
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Date: 3/1/2024 2:37:00 AM
I think we all encounter crazy at times Gina, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom
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Date: 3/1/2024 1:36:00 AM
A wonderful write Gina, I know crazy too, the last two years getting my husband over sepsis has done it for me. I thank God every day that hubby is still here. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
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Date: 3/1/2024 12:45:00 AM
- I know crazy, too Gina - Congratulations on p.o.t.d. - A great poem :) - hugs
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Date: 3/1/2024 12:34:00 AM
Oh wow! With God-focus held firm thus, how may illumination be denied? Warmest congratulations on POTD, dear Gina, beautiful write.
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Date: 2/29/2024 5:27:00 AM
One should be crazy for God. So few think of Him at least a few times each day.
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Date: 2/28/2024 4:32:00 PM
what a unique topic, masterfully penned. I've known this type of crazy (temporarily): Crazy is the way a silence forms inside the heart Who knows the meaning of a panic, That quietly floods the distance between faith and fear. The only solution was turning to God. Imagine that :-) Your insightful, flowing words, and imagery were captivating with a powerful message. Faving this one. Enjoy your evening, Sara
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Date: 2/28/2024 9:26:00 AM
Beautiful write. Nice rhythm and flow with wonderful imagery. It conveys a very powerful message.
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