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Written 8th October 2025

What I Love-What I Hate

Double Rispetto  Poettry Contest

Sponsored by: Tom Woody

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Love Versus Hate

I love the times when I feel joyous inside When all’s well and there is no sign of sorrow Sunny days when our windows are opened wide And anticipating joys of tomorrow. I hate the days when I’m feeling down and blue And everything seems such a chore to do When there is strife and friction that never ends Especially between family or so called friends.
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Wolf Avatar
November 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Oh, I just love every day now... Too few left to complain, methinks. ~ Sonny Daye
Edmonds  Avatar
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Same here Gershon, making the most of the time that’s left. Thanks, Beryl
Kendrick Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I enjoyed reading this contest entry. Thanks for sharing with us. I, too, enjoy such days and hate those when I feel blue. Sara K
Edmonds  Avatar
December 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A belated thank you Sara, came nowhere in the contest, but the theme inspired this poem, so all is well… Beryl
Godwin Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Eight lines wrap up the embrace of joyous bright times in our life vs all times gray crunched, disliking those so much. When I feel one, I can't imagine the other = that's a total lie, I have no idea where I was going with that. I did crack myself up, so I'll leave it in case you are also gifted with a laugh. Prime rhyme, imagery and flow deliver. A relatable poem written from the joy SIDE of a talented pen.
Edmonds  Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Thank you CayCay, I do like a laugh as you do, though I get blue now and then too… Beryl
Read Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Hi sister Beryl, your poem is a winner in my book, it seems you have to be a friend of the contest sponsor to win.
Godwin Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
he has friends?
Edmonds  Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Hi brother John, for me it’s not about winning in poetry contests, it’s the inspiration of the theme that motivates the muse. Thank you… Beryl
Buhagiar Avatar
October 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Great contrast in these two verses. Best for a win.
Edmonds  Avatar
October 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Thank you Victor. I enjoyed writing for the contest, Eve though I was not placed on the winners list… Beryl
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