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“Clouds are on top for a reason. They float so high because they refuse to carry any burden.” ~ Jasleen Kaur Gumber
Look to the Skies
At times when life seems upside down and all the world is spinning round, just lift your head and gaze your eyes upon the azure autumn skies. For in the skies, a pure delight, are puffy clouds of snowy white just floating softly over head who’s simple beauty’s left unsaid. So leave behind the clamant crowds, and float in cotton candy clouds that drift the tender skies above and rest your thoughts in peace thereof. For in these tender clouds you’ll find a comfort that will ease your mind when all the world is spinning round and all of life seems upside down.
November 16, 2022 Poem of the Day - November 17, 2022

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Date: 11/27/2023 4:26:00 PM
(That was a quote from page 160 in "33 Days to Morning Glory: a Total Consecration to the Father through Jesus, Based on the Gospel of John" by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC). I picked this poem from the title in the list of your poems, because it reminded me of all this.
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Date: 11/27/2023 4:58:00 PM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and comments, Michelle, I find it very spiritual and up-lifting. It caused me to pause and meditate for a moment which is good to do from time to time during the day. John
Date: 11/27/2023 4:24:00 PM
"It's easy to make the consecration to the Father. We simply need to do what Jesus so often did as He prayed to the Father: look up (see John 11:41; 17:1). Of course, by looking up I don't mean just the physical action of turning our eyes heavenward, although it includes that. It's the spiritual looking up to our Father of Mercy and Love whom we've encountered in the Gospel of John... to see your Father seeing you... to speak to Him from your heart, through the Son and in the Spirit." (Rom 8:26)
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Date: 4/7/2023 9:52:00 AM
I like watching clouds float by there is something relaxing about it. The white fluffy ones are the best. A very belated congratulations on POTD. Emilia : )
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Date: 4/9/2023 6:25:00 AM
Thank you, Emilia, I appreciate it. There truly is something relaxing about watching the clouds drift by. It always makes me forget the pressures of life for a brief moment. Hugs, John
Date: 1/24/2023 11:25:00 AM
So glad I floated by today to read this wonderful poem. Thanks John.
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Date: 1/25/2023 5:39:00 AM
Thanks, Kenneth, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for floating by.
Date: 1/11/2023 2:43:00 PM
A beautiful write! Love the quote too!
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Date: 1/12/2023 2:40:00 AM
Thank you, Kim, I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 1/8/2023 1:22:00 PM
So glad I popped by to read your poems today. Thank you for sharing your lovely uplifting poem. (Love it!) :-)
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Date: 1/9/2023 2:19:00 AM
Thank you, Anne, I’m glad this verse lifted your spirit. John
Date: 1/5/2023 4:33:00 AM
John, I had to do a double take. I started a poem not too long ago with the very same title. Now you've inspired me to finish it. No resemblance to yours, of course. You have the knack!
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Date: 1/5/2023 5:36:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Ellen. I will look forward to reading your "Look to the Skies." John
Date: 1/3/2023 8:54:00 AM
How lovely....so beautifully crafted I am afloat! Happy New Year! Paulette
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Date: 1/3/2023 9:33:00 AM
Thank you so much, Paulette, I'm glad I was able to lift your spirits to start the new year. Happy New Year. John
Date: 1/1/2023 12:32:00 AM
A good poem. Well done.
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Date: 1/1/2023 5:57:00 AM
Thank you, Jeanette, I appreciate it. John
Date: 12/8/2022 10:03:00 AM
I was "floating in cotton candy clouds" as I read this wonderful poem... I can see why it was chosen to be the Poem of the Day... Lovely work, John!
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Date: 12/8/2022 1:04:00 PM
Thank you so much, Kelly, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 11/18/2022 3:36:00 AM
Beautiful, inspirational poem. Congratulations John on your well deserved POTD
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Date: 11/18/2022 4:41:00 AM
thank you so much, Valsa, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 10:31:00 PM
Congratulations John on POTD for such a light, calming ,peaceful poem. Tranquility! Debx
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Date: 11/18/2022 2:49:00 AM
Thank you so much, Deb, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 6:13:00 PM
Continue to float in those cotton candy clouds, my dear sweet friend. (I'm not a fortune teller, but somehow I knew your poem would linger in the spotlight). Your words are worthy. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 11/18/2022 2:44:00 AM
Drifting in the clouds is a relaxing, enjoyable place to be, I think I will linger there a while. Thank you for your support my sweet friend. Hugs, John
Date: 11/17/2022 3:25:00 PM
John, a simple and beautiful way to find peace. Thanks, and Congratulations on POTD ~Warren
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Date: 11/17/2022 4:57:00 PM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Warren, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 1:24:00 PM
John, congratulations on POTD, enjoyed!
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Date: 11/17/2022 3:23:00 PM
Thank you so much, Tania, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 12:31:00 PM
John, Congratulations on your POTD honor. Your poem is so beautifully penned.
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Date: 11/17/2022 3:23:00 PM
Thanks so much, I appreciate it.
Date: 11/17/2022 12:30:00 PM
John, I like the alliteration, nice- clamant crowds and cotton candy clouds. I agree; they have such a light happy look. Enduring image. Thank you! Elizabeth
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Date: 11/17/2022 1:50:00 PM
Thank you so much, Elizabeth, I'm glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 11:04:00 AM
This is such a beautiful poem, a wonderful choice for POTD, congratulations!
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Date: 11/17/2022 1:51:00 PM
Thank you so much, BJ, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 11:03:00 AM
A delightful read, John, with a very "floaty" quality. Congrats on POTD, as well.
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Date: 11/17/2022 1:49:00 PM
Thanks, Jim, I'm glad you liked it.
Date: 11/17/2022 10:57:00 AM
The heavens are so easing to the mind. Great verse, John, Congratulations on POTD
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Date: 11/17/2022 1:49:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 8:47:00 AM
Congratulations, John, on your P.O.T.D.!
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Date: 11/17/2022 10:36:00 AM
Thanks, Milt, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 8:18:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, John. Very good advice and a calming read. Thanks for sharing your poetry withus, my friend. Enjoy your special day! Bill
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Date: 11/17/2022 8:44:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments, Bill, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 6:48:00 AM
Best advice I could possibly read this morning, John --- delightfully framed by your poetic flair. Thank you, and congratulations on POTD. Blue skies here, puff-clouds there, Gershon
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/17/2022 8:42:00 AM
Thanks, Gershon, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John
Date: 11/17/2022 6:47:00 AM
A lofty and uplifting write John. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD! :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/17/2022 8:24:00 AM
Thank you, Linda, I appreciate it. John
Date: 11/17/2022 6:25:00 AM
Congratulations for this great POTD! A fave for me. Enjoy :)
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/17/2022 8:23:00 AM
Thank you so much for the congrats and the fave, Heidi, I appreciate you. John
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