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I promise you, you are not alone in your feelings— the hollow ache where they should be, I feel it too—severed— sundered from the mold, a lotus flower wilting in the dark. Let grace root itself in the negligible cracks— let your light spill into the fractures— creating something new and worthy.

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Date: 4/13/2025 10:55:00 PM
I am greatly comforted by your lovely words, Laura. Thank you for writing this. Your writing style is so pretty too. Be Blessed, Hiba <3
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 4/15/2025 7:51:00 AM
Glad to hear my words brought some semblance of solace to you. Much love, Hiba! <3 Laura
Date: 2/23/2025 12:10:00 AM
congratulations on POTD dear poet. ' a lotus flower wilting in the dark' awesome line!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/24/2025 5:39:00 PM
Thanks so much!! <3
Date: 2/19/2025 5:19:00 AM
Very nice, Laura! Congrats on POTD!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/19/2025 5:27:00 AM
Thanks Kim! <3
Date: 2/17/2025 8:28:00 AM
Laura, I see this had made POTD. That's neat and it also creates many responses, which can be a gift and burden at the same time...but it does get you read more. Sometimes it does take a while for feelings to gel. It could take years for some when we've suffered from abuse or terrible pain. I do like the solution....grace. The title is wonderful...I had to look it up and found it's a form of repair. Putting broken pieces together sometimes does yield a wonderful new whole. So ver smart you are to suggest it in this way!! Smiles!!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/19/2025 5:29:00 AM
You’re so kind. You don’t know what your thoughts mean to me dear friend. I cherish them, cherish you… <3 Laura
Date: 2/16/2025 7:29:00 AM
Dear Laura, What a beautiful reflection on healing and connection. I love the way you write themes of shared pain and the transformative power of grace is truly moving. Your words offer a powerful hope that even in darkness, light can create something new and worthy. Congrats on POTD. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/19/2025 5:30:00 AM
Daniel, thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate all your thoughts. Much love! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 9:54:00 PM
This is so comforting, Laura. A Fav poem for me. Congratulations on Poem of the Day!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/16/2025 2:28:00 AM
Mark—thank you so much for reading! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 7:13:00 PM
' you are not alone in your feelings. ' That is so evident within. Your thoughts are beautiful, tender and from the heart. Congratulations Laura, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 7:56:00 PM
Brandy—thank you. I appreciate the kind words. <3 Laura
Date: 2/15/2025 5:31:00 PM
Exceptionally penetrating penning in the 2nd-to-last stanza, Laura. Congrats on POTD. ~ Gershon
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 5:50:00 PM
Gershon—I appreciate your thoughts. Thank you! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 4:19:00 PM
What an uplifting message! Congratulations on potd!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 5:49:00 PM
Thanks so much Karen! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 3:44:00 PM
Bizarre, but I like it, good work…
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 3:46:00 PM
Bizarre! I’ll take it. Thank you (: <3
Date: 2/15/2025 1:35:00 PM
very nicely written -
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 1:41:00 PM
Thanks Mat!! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 1:17:00 PM
Laura, super POTD. May God inspire us call to fill the cracks with light wherein we find He is provider, sun & shield! Bravo!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 1:41:00 PM
Thanks so much Sally!! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 12:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your write. Have a fun day as you write away..................
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 1:40:00 PM
Thanks so much Paula! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 11:29:00 AM
A very new and worthy POTD! Thanks for sharing!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 1:40:00 PM
Thanks so much Benjamin! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 9:14:00 AM
Love everything about this poem! +fav and congrats on POTD!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 1:40:00 PM
Ahh thank you Christopher!! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 9:05:00 AM
Beautiful. Congrats on poem of the day!
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 1:39:00 PM
Thanks Robert! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 8:58:00 AM
Really fascinating and deep
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 11:33:00 AM
Thanks, Mohamed! Appreciate you reading <3
Date: 2/15/2025 8:43:00 AM
beautifully done Laura.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 11:30:00 AM
Thanks John! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 5:11:00 AM
Good to see you writing again Laura. Enjoy your time in the spotlight
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 7:45:00 AM
Thank you Tom <3
Date: 2/15/2025 4:07:00 AM
Laura, congratulations on POTD.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 7:46:00 AM
Thanks Tania! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 2:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win with this lovely piece, Laura. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 7:46:00 AM
Thank you for the kind words, Zyrool! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 2:45:00 AM
Hey Laura nice to see you writing... As always you write a deep poem about emotions... Congratulations on POTD..
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 7:46:00 AM
Thanks silent one <3!
Date: 2/15/2025 2:22:00 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Laura :) - Lovely written :) - hugs
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 2:26:00 AM
Hug! Thank you Anne-Lise. <3
Date: 2/15/2025 2:03:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD. Enjoy your day.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 2:26:00 AM
Thanks Hilda! <3
Date: 2/15/2025 1:23:00 AM
A new word for me too Laura. Comforting words you’ve written, congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 2/15/2025 2:26:00 AM
Thanks so much for the kind words, Beryl!
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