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If Only You Knew

If only you knew the struggles I have had, many were very sad. My kind and loving dad, knew I was never bad. I should have kept a notepad, about the people that made me mad. If only I had not worn plaid, I could now sell it in a for sale ad

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Reason A. Poteet

Date: 5/21/2024 6:32:00 PM

Paula, Nice monorhyme piece with some humor and seriousness included. Congrats on your win.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/22/2024 9:50:00 AM

Thank You for your note and for your Congratulations. I always enjoy seeing you here. Glad you enjoyed reading my fun rhyme write. Yes, with both humor/seriousness.... Have A Great Day Writing Away...........

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/19/2024 2:49:00 PM

Paula, back with congratulations on your win in the contest, it was a very good read, well done… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/20/2024 10:17:00 AM

Thank You for your note and for your Congratulations. I always enjoy seeing you here. Glad you enjoyed reading my rhyme write again. Have A Great Day Writing Away.........

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/19/2024 1:28:00 PM

"3 Place" If Only You Knew~Date Written:5/13/2024

Silent One

Date: 5/19/2024 11:16:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/19/2024 1:27:00 PM

Thank You for your note and for your Congratulations. I enjoyed bringing this one to life for you contest. A wonderful contest. Thanks for the placement. On my e-mail signature I have.... (We may not know the battles others are fighting, so be an angel and be kind.) Hugs... Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Speaks Volumes

Date: 5/18/2024 3:41:00 AM

Hey Paula, a sad poem, but its from the heart, and knowing what a lovely encouraging personality you have, I know you are not an unhappy person. Loss of a loved one can be bitter sweet, as there is wonderful memories to keep, I am glad you didn't write that book. You are the type of person to forget those that made you made and remember the ones that made you happy. So I wont worry about you sweet friend. Your Monorhyme is delightful. BOL in the contest - Wen

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/19/2024 1:25:00 PM

Thank You for your note and for your BOL in the contest. I did Not keep a notepad. It was for this Rhyme write. I did write a book on HURT. I let go/let God deal with the people. On my e-mail signature I have.... (We may not know the battles others are fighting, so be an angel and be kind.) Hugs... Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Christina Bowring

Date: 5/17/2024 10:56:00 AM

Dear Paula, this is a reflective read from you and for the contest. It’s so true that many people hide their struggles and you just don’t know what some are feeling and suffering. It’s good to have that reminder and be more aware of others. Really enjoyed your poem. Good luck in the contest. Hugs and blessings to you for a wonderful weekend :):)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/17/2024 11:14:00 AM

Thank You for your note and for your good luck. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. On my e-mail signature I have.... (We may not know the battles others are fighting, so be an angel and be kind.) Hugs... Have A Great Day/Weekend Writing Away........

Daniel Caplin

Date: 5/17/2024 12:50:00 AM

Good luck in the contest Paula , I sense your pain , to keep a notepad of those who make or made you mad only helps the anger fester , it's better to let them and the anger take flight , and it's so obvious by your sweet loving nature that their isn't a bad bone in your body. Your a lovely lady with an even bigger heart , good luck in the competition. Danny

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/17/2024 11:09:00 AM

Thank You for your note, kind words&for your good luck. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. I have had much pain/hurt in life. I wrote a book about HURT. I Do Not keep a notepad. It was for this Rhyme write. I let go/let God deal with the people. I have found, He can do a better job than I could. On my e-mail signature I have.(We may not know the battles others are fighting, so be an angel and be kind.) Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/16/2024 2:01:00 AM

Dear Paula, it’s easy to become mad when we’re struggling in times sad or bad. We have to fight the good fight within and put our pessimism in the bin. All the best… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/16/2024 12:15:00 PM

Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. So true, when you say, we have to fight the good fight. It is a daily fight... On my e-mail signature I have.... (We may not know the battles others are fighting, so be an angel and be kind.) Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 5/15/2024 10:18:00 AM

Life can be cruel. So much suffering in this world and evil abounds. Great poem depicts in profound thought.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/16/2024 12:12:00 PM

Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. Yes, life can be cruel. Today, there is more evil than every before. Now and then, I like to write something to give the reader something to think about. On my e-mail signature I have.... (We may not know the battles others are fighting, so be an angel and be kind.) Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Len Gasun

Date: 5/14/2024 7:50:00 PM

Very creative poem for the prompt my dearest poet friend. I love this brilliant poem and the smooth flow of rhyme, enjoying immensely. Thank you so much for sharing my dear poet friend. Best wishes in the contest. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/15/2024 9:14:00 AM

Thank You for your note and for your Best wishes. Glad you found my rhyme write to be a Very creative poem. So glad you enjoyed reading this write. Hugs.... Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/14/2024 5:25:00 PM

Cute monorhyming, Paula

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/15/2024 9:10:00 AM

Thank You for your note. Glad you found my rhyme write to be cute. Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/14/2024 10:54:00 AM

We all hit those stormy waters as we go through life Paula, what's in the past should stay there, there's always brighter days ahead. Hope you're keeping well Tom

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/14/2024 11:47:00 AM

Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. So true, life has storms with brighter days ahead. I am well/blessed. Hope you are well/OK. On my e-mail signature I have.... (We may not know the battles others are fighting, so be an angel and be kind.) Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/13/2024 4:55:00 PM

Well-written poem, Paula. Your imagery and word selection are superb.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/14/2024 11:44:00 AM

Thank You for your note and kind words. Glad you found my rhyme write to be Well-written. Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 5/13/2024 4:54:00 PM

I think most of us have struggles that we wish people were aware of...those struggles tell of our struggles and our victories. Nicely done for the contest, hugs, Sara

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/14/2024 11:42:00 AM

Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. So true, many do not know what someone is going through. On my e-mail signature I have.... (We may not know the battles others are fighting, so be an angel and be kind.) Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 5/13/2024 10:50:00 AM

would you find it useful I wonder? I often think its better to let sleeping dogs rest Hugs Shadow

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/13/2024 11:31:00 AM

Thank You for your note. Glad you enjoyed my rhyme write. Yes, it is better to let sleeping dogs sleep. Hugs.... Have A Great Day Writing Away........

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/13/2024 10:33:00 AM

If Only You Knew~Date Written:5/13/2024