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Lady Bug's a-Flipping

clinging to a wind-tossed leaf a red-and-black-spotted ladybug flips upside down, then right side up again and again in rapid succession as if she were caught on windshield wipers whapping madly ‘midst a driving rain

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Yellow Rose

Date: 6/7/2025 8:45:00 AM

congrats! found your poem delightful. Ladybugs are my favorite little critters.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/7/2025 9:38:00 PM

Thanks for the enthusiasm, Yellow Rose. ~ gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/30/2025 12:26:00 PM

Flipping-crazy! A fun write, Gershon! Congrats!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/7/2025 9:38:00 PM

Thanks, Kim!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/29/2025 8:49:00 AM

Disneyland reimagined. I love the picture of the dizzy lady ug in your poem. It's a good poem Congratulations..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/7/2025 9:47:00 PM

Glad this one doesn't 'bug' you, Hilda. Thanks for noticing it. ~ gw

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/29/2025 5:39:00 AM

Hello Gershon, your ladybug is a marvel that is clinging, flipping, refusing to let go even as the world whirls like mad windshield wipers. I see myself in her persistence, her small but mighty resilience. I love how you captured the wild, stubborn dance of survival, the beauty in simply holding on. Even the tiniest creature can weather storms and right itself, again and again. Congrats on POTD. Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/7/2025 9:53:00 PM

Daniel, you really, really ought to write reviews for a hi-brow publication! Thanks, Gershon

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/28/2025 12:57:00 PM

Hello G …apologies foe being a day late!. But,,, bringing you a bouqet of roes, that is….If I an get a flight from here to Chicago! LOL Blessings from Pangie xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/7/2025 9:39:00 PM

It's OK. My reply to you is almost two weeks late. ~ Late Lee

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 5/28/2025 10:34:00 AM

Truly great imagism gw. And POTD - congrats!!!! laf:)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/27/2025 7:49:00 PM

And I thought only people did unexpected flip flops! So amusing! Congratulations on POTD, Gershon. :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/27/2025 6:37:00 PM

Sounds like she's enjoying the ride. :) This is cute, clever and so creative. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:48:00 PM

Hey, thanks for noticing, Brandy. Excelsior, gw

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/27/2025 6:37:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, Gershon. A delightful observation turning into a creative poem!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:49:00 PM

Mala, the algorithm pointed its arrow my way today. Thanks, gw

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/27/2025 12:18:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. What a creative/fun write. Have a blessed/fun day with your wonderful win.............

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:10:00 PM

Whap, whap, whap --- and the algorithm clapped. Imagine, gw

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/27/2025 10:19:00 AM

Hello Gershon, Congratulations on your win. Enjoy y0ur special day. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/28/2025 11:01:00 AM

Hello Gershon, wishing hyou a happy birthday. Enjouy your special day. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

CayCay Jennings
Date: 5/27/2025 11:07:00 PM

Really? If so, you have more than achieved the Gemini purpose, to clearly, effectively achieve all forms of communication skills. Seriously, from somber to diplomatic to witty to creatively, they are to become master wordsmiths about fun to boring, happy to sad, fun to serious, love to hate, weather to Kardashions . Now you must sing (it's mandatory) " Looks like I made it ... " and I want to say FOR You I wish a next year that is fulfilling, healthy, secure and soul prosperous. "Oh, happy day" and "Let it Be". I typed this all the while 'feeling' you thought astrology kaka, that's ok. CayCay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:11:00 PM

And tomorrow's my birthday. How about that?

Mark Toney

Date: 5/27/2025 9:55:00 AM

Gershon, your Lady Bug's a-Flipping, so I'm a-FAVing your dynamic poem since I'm partial to ladybugs. Your description of the action makes me think of a ladybug on a bucking bronco. Yeehaw! Congratulations on Poem of the Day!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:12:00 PM

Bucking the trend there, eh? -- Ladybug on a bucking bronco: Bucky's no match for her. ... thanks, gw

Warren Doll

Date: 5/27/2025 7:48:00 AM

Gershon, I have always loved lady bugs and have often wondered what they did during a rainstorm. Now I know. Thanks for this gem and Congratulations on your POTD honor~ Warren

CayCay Jennings
Date: 5/27/2025 10:50:00 PM

Ha ha ha, oh, I forgot, these days it's LOL

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:13:00 PM

That's right, Warren. My poems are truth, pure and simple. I would NEVER joke or lie. ~ Pinocchio

Jerrold Prothero

Date: 5/27/2025 7:32:00 AM

Congratulations, Gershon!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:13:00 PM

Thanks, Jerrold. Appreciated. ~ gw

Deb M

Date: 5/27/2025 7:16:00 AM

Biggest Congrats BB on POTD….For your sweet ladybug poem! Debx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:14:00 PM

Alright, Deb. Appreciate you noticing. Thanks, gw

Keith D Trestrail

Date: 5/27/2025 5:47:00 AM

I see you’re not a lone wolf today but indeed the leader of the pack. Congrats.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:14:00 PM

Call me Akeela. lol. Thanks, Keith.

Anne Winter

Date: 5/27/2025 4:18:00 AM

Dear Gershon, Congratulations on POTD, you deserve it! Enjoy your special day! Well written! Best, Anne

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:14:00 PM

Whether I really deserve it or not, I've got POTD. Thanks, Anne.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/27/2025 4:06:00 AM

Creative imagery, an authentic gw write! Congratulations on POTD

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:15:00 PM

Yes indeed, Seeker. Didn't resort to AI for this one...

Daisy Meadows

Date: 5/27/2025 3:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD.Well done.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:15:00 PM

Thanks for noticing, Daisy. Flowers and Fragrance, gw

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/27/2025 3:19:00 AM

Gershon, a sweet poem, congratulations on POTD.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:16:00 PM

Whap, whap, whap. Can't get any sweeter than that, I guess. ... Slap, Whap, then Clap for Potd

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 5/27/2025 3:00:00 AM

Hello Gershon, congratulations on your POTD win with your beautiful poem. Wishing you a wonderful day as you celebrate.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:17:00 PM

And a wonderful day it is. Thanks, Zyrool ~ Gershon

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/27/2025 2:40:00 AM

i enjoyed the delightful images of movement here...very visual write, gershon...big congrats on your potd award!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:18:00 PM

Yes - for those who have eyes that see. Thanks, Nette.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/27/2025 2:03:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Gershon :) - hugs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:18:00 PM

T.Y. for noticing, Anne-Lise. Cheers, Gershon

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/27/2025 1:41:00 AM

Could swear I had already commented on this fine poem. Wonderful imagery! Congratulations on POTD!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:20:00 PM

You probably did - but thought better of posting the comment. lol. Didn't want to bug me, I guess. lol Thanks, Joe.

Karen Jones

Date: 5/27/2025 12:45:00 AM

Love the imagery dear Gershon! Congratulations on a captivating potd!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/27/2025 6:20:00 PM

Appreciated, Karen.