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If Only Love

If Only Love If only love were in our hearts! And each person was indeed our sister or brother. Not judged by how little or much they have, that would be a calming salve. If only love were in our hearts, We would realize finally and for once, That truly we are not colors of crayons In a cardboard box. But, by a Creator,of all shades made. Like flowers near a spring, in a sunny glade. If only love were in our hearts! Gratefulness and sharing would rule each and every life. Not destruction of any living sister or brother. For we only get to be alive once, there is no other. If only love were in our hearts! We'd think about thee, not always me. We wouldn't be in a such hurry to be number one. What have we accomplished after all our coveted trophies are won? If only love were in our hearts! As poets with compassion, we would comment far more. Not read and run,praising only just winners, And by-passing far humbler ones as weak poem quillers. Ah...if only love were in our hearts! August 6, 2020 9am PST

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/11/2020 6:51:00 AM

Belated Congratulations on your deserving POTD honor Panagiota! So beautifully written. My favorite lines “ But, by a Creator, of all shades made. Like flowers near a spring, in a sunny glade.” Blessings xxoo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/11/2020 7:11:00 AM

Connie! Thank you for stopping by. Yes, will agree with you on that line))))) I am run ragged by any color being better than another. That's pure pollical propoganda. We SHOULD be fortunate to be Alive.not in a war of one flower over another. Praying for YOU... Connie Panagiota xx

Arturo Michael

Date: 8/11/2020 6:09:00 AM

If only...but each must walk their road... taking with them all the love they can hold...Congratulations Panagiota on POTD...my heart is with you...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2020 10:58:00 AM

Wow, Arturo....I hope so)) Forever~ Pangie

Arturo Michael
Date: 8/11/2020 8:13:00 AM

Heaven gave you extra honey...nothing could be more sweeter...Thanks my friend...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/11/2020 6:21:00 AM

So great to see you sunshine heart....how lovely to say...," my heart is with you." You are a beautiful man. Panagiota xx

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/10/2020 7:11:00 AM

Hi Pangie, dropping by with my congratulations on this wonderful piece. Your honour is much deserved. I love the content of this write. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/10/2020 11:48:00 AM

Hello Mike... Thank you. I was not expecting this POTD..such fine writers here, Far better than I. Pangie xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/9/2020 7:31:00 AM

Hi there Panagiota mou, Congratulations Greek sis - proud of you that you got POTD Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/9/2020 1:02:00 PM

Hello, dearest Jennifer mou!Thank you for taking precious time to send congratulations. It tells others how big a soul you have. Eddie is here for a few hours...he has the most beautiful olive skin...and bright as heck. He is in 8th grade and school(private) is open. Yaaa! Masks worn only when changing classes! Temperature checks each morning. 13 kids per class. So glad he is with his peers....love your, Greek sister......Panagiotaxxx

Ann Gilmour

Date: 8/9/2020 2:52:00 AM

Your truth and honesty are what I love about you dear Panagiota and this poem is overflowing with your love ~ many congrats for a well deserved POTD my friend

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/9/2020 12:29:00 PM

Greetings, beautiful Anne! So glad you commented and am sure all is well with you. All well here, except..falling to the floor the day prior to the POTD...still smarting from that tumultuous tumble. Thank you for taking the time to share what you see in my poetry. Magnicent or impressive are not my goals. That's like dressing in operatic costume for me. More at ease with just being me...HopingI can spark a soul with simplicity. Not here to prance about like a peacock,shaking my tail feathers.Ugh! Love you Ann. Panagiota and ^*^ xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/8/2020 8:00:00 PM

Hey, Panagiota, I shot too low with my bow there: Winner's Circle? -- You got POTD!! Way to go, my friend. Bravo, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 8:32:00 PM

Hello, Gershon. Happy to see you here!Don't put your expectations down! Another fun day to celebrate. We really show who we are in comments. You can see the love....or those here just to make a show. You are not a phony.you are genuine.i am going to be sure to say a prayer for all who commented to this Best of everything be yours, Panagiota xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/8/2020 4:21:00 PM

aha! I found it! WEll, I don't comment just to winners but as fate would have it, many of those I comment to ARE winners!! Love ya, panagiota and big Congrats for this honor. I'll swing over to see my emails before I get off this merry go round ride!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 6:24:00 PM

Good for you Andrea! Keep doing what you are doing. Glad you came by" gracias! Huggs. Pangie, xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/8/2020 2:47:00 PM

Panagiota, congratulations on your POTD. I have often said if we spent every minute of every day in an attitude of love we would have full lives without room for any negative or destructive influences! Have your read "Living in the Presence" by Brother Lawrence? Many blessings to you!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 6:19:00 PM

Hi fiend Joe. I am so thrilled you are on board on the love boat. Your Poetry is super, ATTENTION POETS..THIS IS MY BILLBOARD FOR JOES'POETRY, IF YOU HAVE NOT READ IT, HOP OVER THERE,))) Hateful Poetry creates a hateful world. As poets we CAN HEAL THE WORLD. We do not need to be lime rabble rousers destroying the good. The media is doing that. Let us sto Destroying one another and our countries. We wii be left without one. Pray for those you know out to diminish greatness. Don't be part of a group of mad dogs, destroying this country, it is so wrong. Thanks Joe, Panagiota xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/8/2020 12:56:00 PM

- Back with a big congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - Have a wonderful weekend, Panagiota :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 1:14:00 PM

Dearest Anne- Lise! Thank you for coming back. Shows you are wonderfully big hearted.....I plan to have a relaxed weekend. You, too! Huggs, Panagiota xx

John Watt

Date: 8/8/2020 12:02:00 PM

Your words so aptly describe what is most important, Pangie. "Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love". I celebrate your POTD win with you, encourage you for writing such marvelous poetry, and thank God for you and your poetry friendship. Enjoy the day, and the visits from your many Soup friends! Hugs ~ John

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 1:00:00 PM

Hi Juhn, this is all min blowing to me. I am so pleased that others share my thoughts, I can't compare with the WORD!-)) I am thrilled to know I have more friends here than I know. I thank God for those like you ...humble and what great writers. Those who don't respond..well, that's another story.hope to see your poetry gens this week.. Thank you, dear soul..Pangiexx .

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/8/2020 11:40:00 AM

Hello Panagiota Idid comment on this poem I am under Gershon. Wolf. I do like your Avatar. A beautiful day here in Canada. hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/9/2020 9:44:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, I did it twice.I do like your avatar. Yes I did.Hugs Darlene xxxx-oooo.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 12:43:00 PM

Hi Darlene, a whole lot of Poets below came back to reply again.It's a very kind act. The POTD is a chance to find out who your friends are, the best ones do it twice. The others~ feel once is plenty. And hey again,,,thanks for the comment on my new avatar that now graces the main page,, did you see the sunflowers on my homepage! Sunny and spiritual in California. Hugs..Panagiota xxxooo

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/8/2020 11:13:00 AM

The humble read, comment and hold each moment close. As time and life allows. This I know to be true. Those that "hurry to be number one" The true character of their heart shines through. Thank you for being here, for being you. Congratulations Panagiota, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 12:34:00 PM

Brandy, how touching ..you are going to make me cry, I suffer from a case of being of little use to anyone here. I am not lying. So maybe I should knock that off and realize I am of some value to some people. Thank you for this great reminder! Hugs....Panagiota xx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/8/2020 9:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I love your lines, "If only love were in our hearts! We'd think about thee, not always me." and "Not read and run,praising only just winners, And by-passing far humbler ones as weak poem quillers." Both so very true. A wonderful write. Enjoy your win and day.................

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 9:58:00 AM

Paula, my dear....you are one with a wonderful heart that beats with love for humanity. Those lines were excellent I agree. People would enjoy life more,....if they canned their bitterness and sheer arrogance. It's nauseating to me. I agree on the Krause thing, obviously. Thank you, dear new friend..Hugs from Pangie xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/8/2020 8:25:00 AM

I am truly and greatly pleased that this very worthy gem , composed by you my dear friend- has received such a deserving accolade as POTD! As heartfelt, beautiful and excellently composed its true and valiant message rings so clear and true to me. Congratulations and please ever ink us more.. God bless...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 8:48:00 AM

Dear Robert, I am so glad you FAVEd this yesterday and here you are...back again I even said that a FAV form you was better than a POTD, so highly do I hold your poectic capabilities and the quality of a man you are. Cheers to you. A grateful bow from me. Your humble. PAnagiotaxx. Merci!

Carol Mitra

Date: 8/8/2020 8:07:00 AM

So so beautifully put....Heart full of love to you.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 8:57:00 AM

Good Day, Mitra..I an glad you came by. I accept your heart full of love, a beautiful comment from a Beatiful poetess! Panagiota xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/8/2020 7:30:00 AM

You have a beautiful heart! Love the crayola box reference. I attack my reading from different angles. I can read a bunch of haiku winners but much harder to read other winning contests. I like to check out new friends and old, top community. Be blessed and congratulations for POTD!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 8:11:00 AM

I completely understand you! I get lost as if in a forest with tall trees. Blessings back at you! Thank you. Panagiota cx

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/8/2020 7:27:00 AM

Ah...if only. Nicely penned. Congrats on POTD.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 9:10:00 AM

Jeanne...you talent! Hope your day is magical. Thabk you for popping by on the love boat today. Merci. Panagiota xx

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 8/8/2020 6:54:00 AM

This has to be s favourite. I fully resonate with your emotions. If they were to come true what a wonderful place world would be and how much happy all would be.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 8:17:00 AM

Greetings Rama! Welcome to the love boat celebration. I am so glad you came by. You made an excellent point of view. I have close to 1400 poens here. You might enjoy some of the others. Bless you Panagiotaxx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/8/2020 6:46:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD Pangie! Pidge, xo

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 7:56:00 AM

Pidge, Glad to see you here on the love boat))) thanks+++ Honored Pangiexx

Silent One

Date: 8/8/2020 4:59:00 AM

"Congratulations on POTD... Your sentiments are true, but sometimes it can be difficult to comment on a lot of poems.. As people are busy and there are so many poets and poems on here... If only there was more time in the world.. also, some read and appreciate, but maybe a bit shy to comment, or some are just not good at commenting... Enjoy your POTD."

Jenna Logan
Date: 8/8/2020 7:12:00 AM

That last comment was in reply to one you made to me about being on the wrong potd, and I cannot seem to delete it, so please ignore.

Jenna Logan
Date: 8/8/2020 5:01:00 AM

It's ok. It's been happening to me a lot lately. Another PS glitch, but thanks for the visit and congrats :)

Silent One

Date: 8/8/2020 4:58:00 AM

I commented on your poem, but the comment appeared on yesterday's POTD!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 7:49:00 AM

Oh my, Silent. Thank you for so doing Holy Gremlinsitas Pangie xx!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/8/2020 12:51:00 AM

Back with congratulations Panagiota on POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 2:39:00 AM

Tom, the poem, showed as a POTD @ 2:38 am in California. Gremlins went to bed,)) Panagiota xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/8/2020 2:28:00 AM

Dear Angel Tom-)) Thanks for leaking me know. I see only Jenna's poem from yesterday. ))That's oK. Let's do the Gremlin Dance and boogie down. Better to enjoy than fight three days of Greminista's. ROFLMAO! Keep love in your heart. Panagiota xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/7/2020 8:36:00 AM

Well beyond outstanding is the inspiring, positive and truly heart warming piece my dear friend. Yes, yes and yes, love, light and kindness are the keys. Your wonderful verses uplift and present the beauty from a true poet's immense heart! A fav, a gem.. God bless...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2020 9:40:00 AM

Robert, welcome back! A great morning honor to have you Fave this. I consider that better than a POTD because I know you.one of the best writers here. No doubt in my mind. A man grateful for life who gives his all to PS and sorry I cannot be at the new blog, encouraging others to do so however. Learn from a Master.)) ... Gratefully, Panagiota xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/7/2020 5:43:00 AM

Lovely poem, dear friend. I enjoyed it so much and it is so true... love is the answer to every question, every worry, each longing for a better way. I so love your words. God bless you with many many more.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/7/2020 6:36:00 AM

Good Morning from the West Coast, Gina. Hope the sunshine of love makes your day sparkle. Having good relationships is the biggest gift. Love of God is firstt, right? We choose to love. Bless you, Gina. Pangiexx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/6/2020 3:25:00 PM

This is a great 'If only,' Panagiota. Couldn't agree with you more!!... I hope to see your name in the winner's circle. Best always, Gershon

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/6/2020 3:39:00 PM

Hello Gershom. How's by you! All fine here. I did not understand the Winner's CIRCLE, Very dense today. Thank you. Panagiota xxx