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Joyride

“Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower”. – Hans Christian Andersen A little flower in the garden not very large, or tall, or bright. For this, she seeks pardon. God graces her with His light. His sun shining in the skies attracts the little flower’s head and soon her face and eyes behold the sunshine’s thread. It fills her with a freedom like she’s never known before. She awakens simply to need Him and He, she comes to adore. Her little face fills with happiness shining prettily pink and red. He colors her with tenderness; she stands proudly without dread. Life is living and loving all things without need to feel outside. Accepting the gifts He brings makes living a jubilant joyride.

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Valsa George

Date: 4/24/2023 8:47:00 AM

Life is made a joy ride when we open our eyes to the beauty of of all we see around and when we keep our heart in thankfulness to him. Missed seeing your poem as POTD. Belated Congratulations, dear friend.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/24/2023 8:58:00 AM

Thank you dear Valsa. I always appreciate your warm and thoughtful comments. :)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 4/21/2023 6:50:00 AM

Beautiful emotions you have painted with your grace and loving intentions dear Linda! Belated congratulations on POTD. Blessings, Susan :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/21/2023 7:12:00 AM

Hi Susan. It surely is nice to see you! Thank you for your sweet words and congrats dear one. :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/20/2023 3:58:00 PM

Linda, a wonderful poem, sorry I missed this, a belated congratulations on POTD!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/20/2023 5:21:00 PM

Hi Tania! Thank you for your sweet words about this poem. I am glad you enjoyed it! :)

Paul Callus

Date: 4/19/2023 5:04:00 AM

Congratulations on p.o.t.d. Linda! There is a lovely lesson/message in your words: In His eyes we are all equally loved. ~ Regards // paul

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/19/2023 6:29:00 AM

Hi Paul. Thank you for you nice comments. :)

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/18/2023 11:57:00 PM

Fabulous! Warmest congratulations on POTD, Linda

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/19/2023 6:28:00 AM

Thank you for your warming words. :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/18/2023 11:54:00 PM

Belated congratulations Linda on the honour of POTD. Greetings from Rhodes. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/19/2023 6:27:00 AM

Hello Tom. It's really nice to see you. I was wondering where you are - Rhodes - fabulous! Many thanks for taking time to read and comment. I appreciate you. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 4/18/2023 8:24:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem.. with feelings and imagery. Congratulations on POTD

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/19/2023 6:28:00 AM

Thank you dear Eve. I appreciate your visit and congrats :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/18/2023 6:36:00 PM

Like the little flower, we should always seek His light and embrace the many blessings that surround us. This is beautiful, inspiring and uplifting, all at the same time. Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. Congratulations Linda, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 7:11:00 PM

Hello Brandy. We would all be a lot happier, I think. :) Thank you for the thoughtful words and congrats!

Robert Gorelick

Date: 4/18/2023 2:23:00 PM

Congratulations Linda, on your POTD! You did a great service by reminding us, that natures simple pleasures are part of His grand majestic design, not to be taken for granted. Robert

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 2:56:00 PM

Hi Robert. Nice to see you! Thank you for your thoughtful comments! Linda :)

Joseph May

Date: 4/18/2023 1:12:00 PM

Lovely write Linda, Congrats on POTD

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 1:54:00 PM

Hi Joseph. Many thanks for the congrats! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/18/2023 10:39:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 1:54:00 PM

Thank you Kim! :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/18/2023 9:09:00 AM

Oh I am sooooo happy this made POTD Linda. It is what inspired me to tell my experience sky diving. Your wonderful poem has got me looking for ways to put a few more joy rides in my life. (wont be skydiving or roller coaster rides)but thanks to you I am determined to find ways to make my life a lil more interesting. THANKS HEAPS LINDA & CONGRATS you are a true friend to us all.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 9:37:00 AM

You are a sweetheart Svvie. You words always uplift my spirits and encourage me to continue to write. Pack in those joyrides 'cause you never know when they may end! Thank you dear friend. :) ps I read your skydive experience - too awesome! You rock! ;)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/18/2023 8:28:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A lovely write with a great ending. Have a wonderful day writing away...................

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 8:47:00 AM

Hell sweet Paula. Thank you for your sweet words! blessings and hugs :)

Bill Baker

Date: 4/18/2023 7:42:00 AM

Following the Light does fill life with joy, my friend. Congratulations on your POTD, Linda! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 8:46:00 AM

Hi Bill. Good to see you this morning my Texas pal. Many thanks for the kind words and congrats! :)

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/18/2023 7:20:00 AM

A lovely flower she is, Linda congratulations on your POTD! Lovely and graced like you my friend

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 8:45:00 AM

Hey girl. I still have difficulty posting to your page, but please don't think I've forgotten you! Thanks for your beautiful words! :)

Stephan McBride

Date: 4/18/2023 6:54:00 AM

Indeed the spirit from God fills one with a freedom, joy, peace , new outlook of the beauty around outside one has been missing from being consumed from this deceptive world which tries to block the sunlight from reaching these beautiful flowers seeking a light, congratulations on POTD, great message in your poem my friend: )

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 8:44:00 AM

Hello Stephan. Thank you for your thoughtful words and gracious congrats my friend. :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/18/2023 6:21:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Dear Linda. How tender, yet deep your poem is! Truly enjoyed reading a couple of times! Love ~ Mala

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 6:26:00 AM

Thank you dear Mala. love and hugs. :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/18/2023 5:34:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 6:03:00 AM

Good morning Heidi! Thank you for the congrats! :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/18/2023 5:25:00 AM

Perhaps, maybe, could it be that this is a bit autobiographical?!... Kudos for POTD, Happy Flower! ~ Fragrance and Blooms, gw

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 6:01:00 AM

A bit here, a bit there, pretty soon it adds up :) Thanks gw! laflower :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/18/2023 5:09:00 AM

Congratulations, Alice on this beautiful POTD. Well deserved:)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 6:00:00 AM

Hi dear Daniel. Thank you! :)

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/18/2023 4:26:00 AM

Congratulations Linda, on this beautiful POTD. Enjoy the spotlight today. SuZ

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 5:59:00 AM

Hi SuZ! Thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/18/2023 2:31:00 AM

- What a lovely poem, Linda ... congratulations on the p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 5:59:00 AM

Dear Anne-Lise. Thank you so much! hugs :)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/18/2023 1:58:00 AM

That’s so lovely Linda, congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the day… Belle

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 5:58:00 AM

Hi Belle. Thank you! :)

Deb M

Date: 4/18/2023 1:44:00 AM

Just beautiful Linda….Congratulations on POTD!! Enjoy….Debx

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/18/2023 5:57:00 AM

Thank you Deb! :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 4/16/2023 7:08:00 PM

That's exactly what I needed today Linda THANK YOU ! I needed you to remind me that life should be more like a Jubilant Joyride. So easy to get bogged down with budgets and bills and grocery shopping and flicking dust off one ornament to another... today I enjoy! Your poem is worth its weight in gold. Ta sweet friend. A Fave.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 4/17/2023 6:12:00 AM

My friend, I would write a poem for you each day if I thought you'd need them. Thank you for your sweet comments Wen. Yes, life piles on top of us so we could easily miss living. Enjoy TODAY too and thank you for the fav!!