Maybe

Making him your one and only
After his unfilled promises.
Yanking out those treasures of love
Brought out from closet cornices,
Even though he's your turtle dove.

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Panagiota Romios

July 2, 2024 at 10:13 AM

Apologies for this late response,,,Hilda! Congratulations ! Pangiie.

Hilda Greenhough

July 2, 2024 at 11:23 AM

Thank you.

Valsa George

May 18, 2024 at 8:28 PM

This poem of love and loss is concisely presented in a beautiful poem. Enjoyed reading it. Belated congratulations on your POTD, dear Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough

May 18, 2024 at 9:23 PM

Thank you.

Victor Buhagiar

May 15, 2024 at 2:11 AM

I wrote a poem with the same title but it is a far cry from yours. Splendid acrostic.

Hilda Greenhough

May 15, 2024 at 8:43 AM

My greatest fear is that one of my poems will accidently copy the work of another. My brain is highly retentive. I will pull any poem that appears to be copied from another. I searched for your poem, but I could not find it. I always appreciate your opinions. Thank you for your comments.

Deb M

May 10, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Belated Congratulations Hilda on POTD! Debx

Hilda Greenhough

May 10, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Susan Ashley

May 9, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Dear Hilda, sometimes love can be like being in a state of limbo with both dreams and broken dreams hanging in the balance. A thought-provoking, ambiguous poem so beautifully expressed. Congratulations for POTD honors.. a worthy and well deserved choice. Warmest wishes dear poetess.. ~Susan

Hilda Greenhough

May 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Thank you. This was a fictitious poem but everyone occasionally has a rough time. Thank you for reading it.

Paige Hind

May 8, 2024 at 10:41 AM

Sorry that it ended that way, congrats on POTD

Hilda Greenhough

May 9, 2024 at 6:27 PM

Just a poem. Not my story. Thank you for reading it.

Kim Rodrigues

May 5, 2024 at 4:29 AM

I think I had to read between the lines, Hilda. First concentrating on the words, but then remembering “maybe.” …unfilled promises…yanking out…closet cornices…Congratulations on POTD! Hugs ~ Kim

Hilda Greenhough

May 5, 2024 at 6:11 AM

Thank you. Most of my poem have a read between the lines element. Maybe she'll forgive, maybe she won't, maybe she can find someone better.

William Kelii Kekaula

May 4, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Hilda, my friend, I am pleased of your defining frailties drawn via the reality of the natural order of life that's well exemplified with your winning POTD. Aloha, William

Hilda Greenhough

May 5, 2024 at 3:58 AM

Thank you for your interest in my poem. Best wishes.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

May 4, 2024 at 9:47 PM

I am back with congratulations on POTD, Hilda. Beautifully written! :)

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Thank you.

Gershon Wolf

May 4, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Turtle doves leave messes too... Love how used 'yanking out' --- my mind immediately went to 'and smashing!' Congrats on POTD, Hilda.

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Thank you. I dashed this one off so I was surprised. Glad to hear from you.

Brandy Nicole

May 4, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Your thoughts are beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Hilda, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Thank you, Brandy.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

May 4, 2024 at 11:48 AM

Dear Hilda, I just loved how your poem, captured the bittersweet dance of love and loss. Your words artistically spoke to me of resilience amid heartache. Your POTD win is so well-deserved, a testament to your talent in expressing raw emotions. Blessings on your journey, Daniel.

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 11:52 AM

Thank you.

Ink Empress

May 4, 2024 at 11:10 AM

Ah what a deep write this is dear hilda, its so good to see you receiving potd, well deserved as you always write so well and you write on various themes, that i find so very soulful and intriguing too. Excellent acrostic on maybe! Your words flow seamlessly and i especially loved the opening lines in this! Deeply moving! Sending you light always! Congratulations

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 11:51 AM

Thank you, Ink. The introspective maybe is very important in romance. When maybe goes, it's good. Thank you for reading my poems.

Paula Goldsmith

May 4, 2024 at 10:56 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed your wonderful "Maybe" Acrostic write. Have a great weekend with your win.........................

Bill Baker

May 4, 2024 at 9:25 AM

Congratulations on your fine Acrostic poem being chosen as the POTD, Hilda! Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 9:38 AM

Thank you Bill. I never did acrostic before. I guess it worked.

Joseph May

May 4, 2024 at 7:39 AM

Congrats on POTD Hilda

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Thank you.

Sotto Poet

May 4, 2024 at 7:36 AM

Love, as the adage goes, transforms everything. As time goes by and regrets fade, love can only become stronger. Well done, Hilda, for the POTD

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Thank you. Will love conquer? He's in the hot seat. I guess all rationships have challenges. Winning potd was my morning surprise.

Linda Alice Fowler

May 4, 2024 at 5:38 AM

Congratulations on the honor of your POTD Hilda! :)

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 7:12 AM

Thank you.

Tania Kitchin

May 4, 2024 at 5:26 AM

Hilda, congratulations on POTD.

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 7:15 AM

Thank you.

Mike Gentile

May 4, 2024 at 4:48 AM

A lovely message Hilda, congratulations on your POTD honors!!

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 7:11 AM

Thank you

Vijay Pandit

May 4, 2024 at 4:25 AM

BIG congrats on POTD, Hilda. Message of heart cleverly delivered. Enjoy your special day today.

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 7:11 AM

Thank you.

Beryl Edmonds

May 4, 2024 at 2:41 AM

Love changes everything, it’s oft times said, love can improve with time and forgetting past regrets. Congratulations Hilda on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 7:09 AM

Thank you for your warm comment. Enjoy the spring weather . Best wishes.

Victor Buhagiar

May 4, 2024 at 1:59 AM

My heartfelt congrats on your POTD, my dear friend. Well deserved.

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 7:02 AM

Thank you.

Christina Bowring

May 4, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Many congratulations dear Hilda for POTD with this lovely, very well written acrostic poem. The treasures of love are a reminiscence of what’s been shared even with unfilled promises and forgiveness/ acceptance are given as it’s a lifetime partnership. Really enjoyed it. Enjoy your celebratory days. Blessings to you :)

Hilda Greenhough

May 4, 2024 at 7:07 AM

Thank you.