Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

Let it go

You have to let go 
 the illusion of control, you think you have 
Because none of us can control everything 
We are in control of how we react, but we cannot control people or things in our lives 
The quicker we embrace that, the closer we'll be to contentment
Constantly chasing, something that will always remain out of your grasp, will just deplete your energy 
Life is already such a rush 
Will you slow down just for a minute?
Will you smile for just a while
Remember this moment 
Especially in times when we are bombarded with things that disturb our peace

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Darlene De Beaulieu June 9, 2026 at 11:08 AM Hello Wilma Neels, congratulations on your P.O.T.D. Your right we should let it go./ Hugs. /Darlene/

Sara Kendrick December 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM Belated congratulations on your POTD. Way to go. I agree with the poem that you have written. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues December 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM Love the sentiment. Yes, enjoy the moments! Belated congrats on POTD!

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM Dear Wilma, Congrats on POTD! I like how you cut through the noise and point to the simple truth that peace isn’t about controlling everything—it’s about noticing how we respond. Autumn Blessings, Dear Wilma, Daniel Wilma Neels December 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM Thank you Daniel ;)

Len Gasun November 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM Congratulations on your POTD and gorgeous poem my dear poetess! This is all true. Thanks a lot for sharing. Hugs Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 12:58 AM Thank you Len ;)

Brandy Nicole November 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM Dearest Wilma, it's so nice to meet you. Your entire poem touches my heart it holds so much truth. We all need to be reminded of these words sometimes. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 12:59 AM Thank you for reading Brandy ;)

Abdullah Alhemaidy November 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM Hello Wilma :-) Very wise write! Congratulations on your POTD nice win! Have a nice day ~ AA Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 12:59 AM Thank you Abdullah ;)

Christopher Delegans November 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM No words can be more true. This is a great reminder for all. Congrats on POTD, Wilma! Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM Christopher, thank you ;)

Zyrool Gifford November 29, 2025 at 10:27 AM Hello Wilma, congratulations on winning POTD with your beautiful poem. Wise words beautifully said. Have a wonderful day as you celebrate. Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM Thank you Zyrool ;)

Paula Goldsmith November 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I  enjoy reading your powerful "Let it go" write. I love your line, "We are in control of how we react, but we cannot control people or things in our lives." So very True... FAV for me... Have a Lovely/Blessed day with your wonderful win...................... Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM Thank you Paula ;)

Unseeking Seeker November 29, 2025 at 4:15 AM Wise words, Wilma. Slowing down essentially diminishes ego, the false belief that we are only this body-mind. Peace is our nature, as your concluding line affirms. Beautiful poem. I hope the message gets across to as many people as possible. Warmest congratulations on POTD, God bless. Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM Thank you Unseeking seeker ;)

Karen Jones November 29, 2025 at 1:22 AM A nice write! Congratulations on potd! Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 1:03 AM Thank you Karen ;)

Sam Scott November 29, 2025 at 12:52 AM Ah Wilma.. if only we could take our own advice.. a salient reminder of the fact that some things (most probably) are beyond our influence. Our only contribution is often how we react and how we protect our own internal peace. Some beautifully deep words here. Enjoy the POTD glory. Blessings Sx :) Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 1:05 AM Thank you Sam ;)

Darlene De Beaulieu November 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM Hello Wilma Neels so nice to meet you. I thank you for creating this poem. I will make your day brighter. i am making this poem my fav. Enjoy your day Wilma. /Darlene Darlene De Beaulieu November 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM Hello Wilma. You are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/ Wilma Neels November 30, 2025 at 1:05 AM Thank you Darlene ;)