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The Life Acrostic Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Matt Caliri. Date written: 04/27/2024

Life Acrostic - POTD


Life is a journey with a blend of rough and smooth.
If it bestows you copious lemons, make lemonade.
Feel life's breeze on your face, l i v e in the moment.
Embrace the ridiculous and sublime. Enjoy the ride!
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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Hello Edward, Congrats, on the POTD. Blessings my frind. /Darlene/
Junaid Avatar
May 4, 2024 at 2:18 AM
This poem really did feel like drinking lemonade on a hot, sunny day. The last line was a perfect ending. Cheers - Hiba.
Ibeh Avatar
May 4, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Thank you very much, Hiba:-)
George Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Beautiful summation of life. Life is a journey through the smooth and rough terrains of life. We have to make use of every possible moment whenever we get a chance to enjoy. When life hands us down lemons, make refreshing lemonade and enjoy drinking. Belated Congratulations on your POTD, dear Edward!
Ibeh Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Thank you very much, Valsa:-)
Manassian Avatar
May 1, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Loved that last line of this great acrostic. Congrats on the POTD.
Ibeh Avatar
May 2, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Thank you very much, Eileen:-)
Scott Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 10:44 PM
How refreshing!
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Thank you, Sam:-)
Mcintosh Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Love it. Congrats on POTD and God bless you, love, Gina
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Thank you very much, Regina:-)
Mo Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Your poem reminds me of a quote "From the ridiculous to the sublime...." grats on your POTD
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 7:59 AM
Thank you very much, Marugu:-)
Nicole Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 6:17 PM
In life: You're either sailing smoothly, or, you're parked in a pothole. Look above for strength, when going through those trying times. Congratulations Edward, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Thank you very much, Bandy:-) Wonderful advice!
Baker Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Nice Acrostic poetry, Edward! Congratulations on your POTD honor! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Thank you very much, Bill:-)
Rodrigues Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 5:57 PM
lovely! Congratulations, Edward, and poetry of the day! I love the life of me rough and smooth and perhaps filled with copious lemons, we can still make the best of it and enjoy the ride. Hugs ~ Kim
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Thank you very much , Kim:-)
Anaya Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Congratulations Edward on Your Potd! I like the contrasts. Acrostic, Yalto, all good. :) hugs
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Thank you very much, Anaya:-)
Fernandez-Garcia Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Edward, life is a journey to enjoy with your beautiful acrostic. Congratulations on the POTD. Blessings!
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Thank you very much, Maria:-)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Great take on the contest and POTD, Edward, with your out of the ballpark words, my friend. Aloha, William
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Thank you very much, William:-)
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Dear Edward, truly enjoyed the Acrostic. "If it bestows you copious lemons, make lemonade" -so wise! Congratulations on your POTD.
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Thank you so much, Malabika:-)
Kaufman Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Dear Ed, Congratulations on this POTD that so elegantly speaks it's truth. Enjoy the recognition.
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Thank you so much, Nancy:-)
May Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Congrats on POTD Ed
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Thank you, Joseph:-)
Fowler Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Uplifting acrostic. Congratulations on POTD Edward! :)
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Thank you very much, Linda:-)
Lawrence Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 7:39 AM
So nice to be back here and read your poem of the day Edward ! I agree live in the moment and enjoy the ride. As that’s what we have the present moment to appreciate one another and the beauty of being alive. Congratulations on Poem of the day. Susan :)
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Thank you so much, Susan:-) A beautiful message!
Greenhough Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Congratulations on POTD. I like the positive attitude of this poem.
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Thank you very much, Hilda:-)
Poet Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Profound and illuminating—an acrostic skillfully conveyed in terms of life wisdom—Congratulations on your POTD. A fave
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Thank you very much, Lasaad:-) I'm pleasantly surprised by this honor! I appreciate the fave, my friend.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your "Life  Acrostic" write. Have a wonderful day with your win...........
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Thank you very much, Paula:-)
Pandit Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Edward. Enjoy your special day today.
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Thanks again, Vijay:-) Most obliged.
Kitchin Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Ed, good advice, congratulations on POTD.
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Thank you so much, Tania:-)
Meadows Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Congratulations to on your POTD. Well done.
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:13 AM
Thank you so much, Jeanette! That's my sister's name as well:-)
Bowring Avatar
April 29, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Many congratulations Edward on POTD with this wonderful, thoughtful acrostic poem. Great inspirational wisdom and advice. Blessings to you :)
Ibeh Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Thank you very much indeed, Christina:-)
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