It Is a Matter of Knowing Me

Those who do not know me
Often make suggestions as to how I could improve
How I should drive
How I should raise my children
How I should teach character education lessons
How I should fold my laundry
How I should clean my dishes
How I should water my lawn

Those who do know me......










Do not dare.
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Calasibetta Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 2:04 PM
Bravo Caren, Stand firm! Blessings, Paulette
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 11:46 AM
Hello Caren, people that do not know you, should not tell you how to do things. I am proud of you winning PTDO. Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 3:27 PM
Helllo Heidi, you are welome . Hugs.
Krutsinger Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Thank you Darlene I appreciate it
Messina Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 4:31 AM
Well done, Caren. Belated Congrats on POTD. Love this!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 8:54 AM
Thank you Charles
Rodrigues Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 4:55 PM
Congratulations on POTD! Nicely done!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 11:24 PM
Thank you Kim. It was a sheer surprise.
Jones Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 2:33 AM
Victor this poem is lovely. Sighing in the breeze indeed. Congratulations on potd!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:29 AM
Thank you very much
Jones Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 2:28 AM
Victor this is lovely. Congratulations on potd!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:29 AM
Thank you
Allison Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 1:11 AM
the ending certainly packed a punch, never change Caren, To quote Billy Joel " I love you just the way you are"! Many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Krutsinger Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:29 AM
Thank you Jan - I do not believe I can change.
Gilmour Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 9:12 PM
This is FAB Caren, many congratulations my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Krutsinger Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:29 AM
Thank you Ann
Theraven Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 6:48 PM
Hello Caren, ... -Richard
Krutsinger Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:30 AM
Hello to you my friend.
Brown Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 4:31 PM
Congratulations! Caren, "The Rock Star of the Day". Outstanding Poem... Best Wishes ~ Debbie
Krutsinger Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:30 AM
Thank you Debbie
Faulkner Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 3:58 PM
Very astute, with that sly wink at the end ;) Congrats on POTD, Caren, am very happy for you!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:30 AM
Thank you Michelle.
Rone Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 3:40 PM
I'm so glad Soup recognized this as the POTD. For sll your fans, we knew you were due. - Ken
Krutsinger Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 3:30 AM
Thank you Ken
Liguori Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:04 PM
Powerful poem. I think it's perfect just as it is! :)
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Thank you Robert I appreciate it
Nicole Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:02 PM
Kind suggestions are always welcomed, even a small piece of advice. Telling someone what to do, isn't the right way to handle it, in any situation. Whether they know you well or not. Congratulations Caren, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy
Romios Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 7:40 PM
Bn from Pangie. I have had friends really push me to get something done. I never want to listen, but I learned that way, Feel free to make suggestions to me. I know you are totally trustable. Pangie
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Thank you Brandy!
Kauffman Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 9:27 AM
Congratulations on your POTD Caren. You have so correctly pointed out that it's pretty easy to make judgements about another person while not taking the time to understand why they do what they do! This poem is a good reminder to give a little grace and look for the positive! Blessings!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:14 PM
Thank you so much Sam
Logan Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 9:14 AM
Congratulations, Caren. You keep marching to your own drum beat. It’s got a wonderful cadence!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Thank you Jenna *whee*
Hankins Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 8:56 AM
Back to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so happy for you, Caren. This poem is so deserving of this honor! (Soup Mail)
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Thank you Hank! I appreciate it
La France Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 8:49 AM
Caren, wonderful and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ love and serenity _Constance
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:15 PM
Thank you Constance!
Goldsmith Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 8:41 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A fun write. "Love It" There are always those who talk and know best. I thought one was only to talk if they had something nice to say???? Have a blessed autumn day.......................
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:16 PM
totally unexpected but greatly appreciated Paula
Romios Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 8:36 AM
Congrats, Caren. Celebrate Pangie
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:16 PM
So surprising! Wow!
Roper Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 8:15 AM
Perfect,,, They do not dare. Congratulations on POTD.
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:16 PM
Thank you my friend Eve
Wolf Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 7:30 AM
Heh, heh... In one corner, weighing in at a petite 125 lbs, Mrs. Caren Krutsinger. In the other corner, weighing in at whatever, the rest of the 8 billion people on the planet. Bring 'em on, says Caren. lol. Congrats on POTD, my friend. ~ Take no prisoners, Gershon
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:16 PM
Thank you my friend!
Jones Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 6:13 AM
Cute. This made me giggle. Congrats on potd.
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:16 PM
Thank you Karen
Seeker Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 6:09 AM
Your fiery spirit can be recognised from afar, dear Caren! And yet you have a tender heart! Congrats on POTD!
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:17 PM
Thank you Unseeking Seeker
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 5:48 AM
Tee hee, I like that! <3 Congratulations on POTD dear poetess! xomo
Krutsinger Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:17 PM
Thank you The Insolent Rib
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