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Mutual Benefit

Encouragement through word or deed Can brighten up a gloomy day Or motivate a flagging heart To be determined and succeed. The giver and receiver find A closeness through their warm exchange Which lifts the spirit's mood and brings A shared, uplifted state of mind. It may be just a simple smile, A letter bringing cheery news, Or visit to a lonely soul; Uplifting others is worthwhile. 01.06.19 'An Uplifting Feeling Poetry Contest' sponsored by Line Gauthier : Poem needs to have 3 stanzas of 4 lines. For each stanza, lines 1 and 4 must rhyme but lines 2 and 3 will not rhyme.

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Eve Roper

Date: 3/25/2020 11:25:00 PM

Wendy, great poem a big congratulations on your win in Brian's contest-Stay safe and healthy my friend. Hugs Eve

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 6/13/2019 6:49:00 AM

Or a positive comment on a poem! Much truth here, nicely expressed. Well written, Wendy.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 6/7/2019 4:05:00 PM

Hi Wendy : Your poem gives other poets encouragement! My compliments!

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 12:59:00 PM

Yet another much appreciated comment, Ralph. Thank you so much.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/7/2019 11:06:00 AM

Hello Wendy Watson, yes you are right encouragement dose help,any way the person can get it. Have a nice day my friend.

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 12:58:00 PM

Thank you Darlene and as I inferred above, it also leaves a blessing with the giver.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/4/2019 4:43:00 PM

Such wonderful positivity! Congrats on your win in Line's contest, Wendy. Best wishes, Gershon

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 12:57:00 PM

You've been a great encouragement during my first year on a poetry forum. Thank you, Gershon.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/3/2019 9:48:00 PM

Great poem, Wendy, congratulations on your fantastic win. Hugs Eve

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 12:57:00 PM

Thank you for reading and 'stopping by to comment, Eve.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/3/2019 9:33:00 PM

So true! We need to encourage one another! Congrats!

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 12:56:00 PM

Sometimes working on a contest challenge really brings food for thought, doesn't it Kim. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Ralph Sergi

Date: 6/3/2019 8:07:00 AM

A very positive poem that leaves a soul with a comfortable sigh, Wendy.

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 12:55:00 PM

What a lovely comment,Ralph. Thank you!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/2/2019 12:14:00 PM

I very much enjoyed this piece. Thanks for your visit. So sorry for not responding sooner. Good luck in the contest.

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 12:53:00 PM

Thank you for taking the time to read and encourage,Richard. I now need to remember to put words into action!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/1/2019 12:05:00 PM

Hello Wendy Watson, yes this poem does have a mutual encouragement. have a nice day my friend.

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/9/2019 12:51:00 PM

Thank you so much,Darlene. We should put it on our daily 'To do list' shouldn't we!