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LESSON LEARNT -POTD

Gullible I am

Gullible I will always be

Been burnt many a time

Lesson learnt….No Siree!


Soft hearted, trusting

Is who I am

Will I ever change

Lesson learnt…No Ma’am!

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/23/2025 9:52:00 PM

Belated congratulations on your POTD, Deb. This poem's message is stirring and beautiful.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/23/2025 6:56:00 AM

A belated CONGRATS on your well-deserved POTD honor, Deb! Janice

Deb M
Date: 8/23/2025 12:12:00 PM

Thankyou so much Janice! Debx

Terry Flood

Date: 8/19/2025 4:15:00 PM

Be true to yourself and love yourself, and you’ll never be alone. A slip of the tongue, a misguided remark or falling for someone’s subterfuge; once you realize it’s occurred, and was unintended or unavoidable, is a damned good reason for a wry smile and the expression, “Another one in here, Barman!” Belated congrats on POTD, Deb. X

Deb M
Date: 8/23/2025 12:11:00 PM

Thankyou Terry for always making me smile ....Debx

Emilia James

Date: 8/19/2025 4:08:00 AM

You are such a lovely and kind person Deb and the world needs more people like you in it. You have a good heart and soul and understanding. Congratulations on your POTD my friend. Emilia : )

Deb M
Date: 8/23/2025 12:09:00 PM

Oh Emilia you are so sweet and kind and your comment really touched me. Thankyou my lovely friend! Debx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/18/2025 7:53:00 AM

Be true to yourself, always. Great work Deb! Congratulations! LO :)

Deb M
Date: 8/18/2025 11:08:00 AM

Always true to myself LO....took a few years to get there haha... Thankyou L.O....Debx

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/18/2025 3:12:00 AM

Deb, a belated POTD. We are all gullible at times but soon see people's true colors.

Deb M
Date: 8/18/2025 11:06:00 AM

Thankyou so much Tania...Debx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/17/2025 11:59:00 PM

Never change the way you are, folk will always appreciate a soft warm trusting heart. Congratulations Deb on receiving poem of the day… Beryl

Deb M
Date: 8/18/2025 2:29:00 AM

Thankyou Beryl for your lovely comment….much appreciated! Debx

Paul Willason

Date: 8/17/2025 9:46:00 PM

Very much love and admire who you are...don't think of changing my dear Deb. Congratulations on your POTD honour...well deserved.

Deb M
Date: 8/18/2025 2:31:00 AM

Paul your comment means a lot to me….l appreciate you seeing me my lovely friend! As always….thankyou! Debx

Bill Baker

Date: 8/17/2025 8:55:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your POTD honor, Deb! Well-deserved my dear friend. Enjoy you special day of recognition! Big hugs, Bill

Deb M
Date: 8/18/2025 2:38:00 AM

Big hugs right back at ya Bill!! Thankyou my texan buddy! Debx

David Kavanagh

Date: 8/17/2025 3:37:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD Deb this one reminds me of that great man himself Homer Simpson’s quote "I guess some people never change. Or, they quickly change and then quickly change back." Lesson learned…No Marge! Lol! Cheers David

Deb M
Date: 8/18/2025 2:37:00 AM

The good ole Simpsons….you gotta love that honest but crazy family! Thankyou David….as Bart would say…. AY CARAMBA!! Debx

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/17/2025 2:56:00 PM

Having a kind heart. Tender and compassionate is a very good thing. However, many like to take advantage of those with gentle feelings. (I learned this lesson many years ago). Maturity says: I will open my heart while being watchful at the same time. Congratulations Deb, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Deb M
Date: 8/18/2025 2:33:00 AM

I agree Brandy but l seem to forget the watchful part hehe! Thankyou and my best to you also! Debx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/17/2025 1:02:00 PM

Congratulations to you Deb on today's well deserved POTD honour. Tom

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 2:11:00 PM

Awww its so nice to see you Tom….l miss your presence on P.S and your wonderful tales! Thanks …..Debx

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/17/2025 11:41:00 AM

Right! Keep vulnerable...more chance for happiness with an open heart, than a stone face. Well said. Congratulations on POTD.

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 12:24:00 PM

Thanks so much Joe…appreciate your comment! Debx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/17/2025 11:37:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD. I loved reading this one again

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 12:24:00 PM

Awww thanks Hilda! Debx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/17/2025 10:05:00 AM

Deb, Congratulations on your POTD as you so eloquently express your openness to a world of experiences where even the hurtful ones won't change your optimism and your choice to be who you are! You do embrace joy! Great lesson for all of us! Sending you warm blessings of joy!

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 10:12:00 AM

Hey Sam….firstly l apologise as you have received the comment l wrote to Meghan (below your comment) also…l tried to delete it to no avail. Sam your comment is so lovely l truly do appreciate your kind thoughts my friend….thankyou so much! Debx

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 10:05:00 AM

Wow thankyou Meghan….l appreciate your gracious words and its nice to meet you! Debx

Meghan Kent

Date: 8/17/2025 9:41:00 AM

Congrats Deb on your POTD!! I can relate to this poem, and you have written it in a way that connects with the reader on another level!! Amazing work! -Meghan :)

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 10:06:00 AM

Wow thankyou Meghan….l appreciate your gracious words and its nice to meet you! Debx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/17/2025 9:40:00 AM

Yeah. I know the feeling. It's too hard to be hard-hearted! And in the long run, it's counter-productive anyway. Congratulations on POTD, Deb!

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 10:04:00 AM

Thankyou my dear friend….l agree BB ….soft hearted is the better option for even if you do get taken for a ride regularly hehe! Debx

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/17/2025 9:25:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. I am going to FAV this. Have a blessed day with your win.............

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 10:02:00 AM

A Fave….l am honoured Paula….thankyou….Debx

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/17/2025 8:35:00 AM

Dear Deb M, Congratulations on the honor of POTD. I don't think there is any need to change a person who leads with their heart. The world needs more of these people for sure. Have a blessed day.

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 10:01:00 AM

Thankyou dear Nancy….l truly appreciate your thoughts! Debx

Benjamin Bartley

Date: 8/17/2025 6:45:00 AM

Congratulations on this POTD poem. Interestingly shy. Perhaps it will inspire to read more of your poetry. Thanks for sharing!

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 9:59:00 AM

Thanks Benjamin…..interesting comment! Debx

Lin Lane

Date: 8/17/2025 5:43:00 AM

POTD Deb, Congratulations. Gullible, naive... whatever you want to call it, it's because you choose to see the best in people, even if they don't wear white hats.

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 9:58:00 AM

Always so sweet to me lovely Lin….l am always grateful! Thankyou….Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/17/2025 3:18:00 AM

Dear Deb, I am back with a big congratulations on POTD! So deserving in every way. Blessings, Dear Deb, Daniel

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 9:57:00 AM

And l am back to say a big thankyou Daniel! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/17/2025 2:46:00 AM

returning and sending hearty congrats, Deb, on your POTD. Appreciate the sincerity of this poem. Applause!

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 9:56:00 AM

Thanks so much Sara much appreciated my friend! Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/17/2025 2:12:00 AM

- Trust yourself... lovely and honest :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d.... enjoy :) - hugs

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 9:54:00 AM

Thankyou sweet Sunshine….appreciate you my friend! Debx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/16/2025 3:30:00 PM

I need to fav this one. I tend to be this poem too. Thanks, and good luck for that change you'll never make.

Deb M
Date: 8/17/2025 9:53:00 AM

Hey Hilda lovely to see you….a fave is so special so thankyou my friend…your comment made me smile! Debx