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No Anchor for Rancor ~ Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker

August 4, 2023____________________________

Upon those who yield to anger, I should take pity because words they spit are like sandpaper, gritty. A loathsome temper causes them to fume and fret, sometimes churlish ones spew what they will regret. Restraining venom is an idea some are unable to grok. Fury is the key to a door they have no right to unlock, for they seek revenge when it is not theirs to take. Hissing like the demon who was disguised as a snake. It's amazing to what lengths their bitterness will go. Look into their eyes and you'll see their malice grow. A hostile fire-breathing dragon is an ignorant beast who will spend all its time eating outrage at a feast. They wear the weight of vitriol like a boa of albatross when it should be thrown away. In the sea given a toss. A temper makes foolish ones lose all sense of reason. They may even betray themselves in an act of treason. Rancour can be an anchor that drowns them in the sea if they cannot cut the chain that would set them free. It's evil to prick as a sharp thorn in someone else's side. Irascible people are those most nice folks cannot abide. If they continue to blow on smoldering embers of a fire they will be burned by the contentiousness of their ire. They should douse all glowing cinders within their soul, to loosen shackles of angst and keep anger under control.

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Simon Saber

Date: 8/21/2023 2:07:00 AM

I liked that, insightful and with power.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/3/2023 7:23:00 AM

Thank you, Simon.

Mark Koplin

Date: 8/19/2023 7:39:00 PM

Wow, very powerful piece Lin! Congratulations on your Potd!!

Lin Lane
Date: 10/3/2023 7:23:00 AM

Thanks, Mark. Sorry for the delay in responding.

Christina Bowring

Date: 8/14/2023 1:41:00 PM

An amazing poem Lin. So well written- particularly love the last stanza. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/17/2023 2:48:00 AM

Thank you for your generous comments, Christina.

Mark Toney

Date: 8/8/2023 6:12:00 PM

"Rancour can be an anchor that drowns them in the sea if they cannot cut the chain that would set them free." So true, and history is full of examples. Congratulations, Lin, on your podium finish and POTD!

Lin Lane
Date: 8/11/2023 6:34:00 AM

Hi Mark and thanks ever so much for your thoughtful review.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/8/2023 12:44:00 PM

Excellent poem well-deserving of the win, Lin~~vividly descriptive of the power of rancor. Janice

Lin Lane
Date: 8/11/2023 6:34:00 AM

Thanks so much for your kind comments, Janice.

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/8/2023 10:26:00 AM

Back with hearty congratulations on your well-deserved win with this outstanding poem, Lin. With my very best wishes to you.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/11/2023 6:33:00 AM

Thank you very much, Lasaad. Your remarks are valued.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/8/2023 9:59:00 AM

Lin, what line do I chose to highlight? Each shines as brightly as a morning star! Your words create a stunning picture of rancor that "smolders." An honor to share the podium with you! Congratulations. Blessings!!

Lin Lane
Date: 8/11/2023 6:33:00 AM

Sam, your comments always offer so much encouragement, and I'm really grateful for each of them. Thanks so very much for sharing that spot with you!

John Hamilton

Date: 8/8/2023 8:01:00 AM

Too many great lines to quote, congrats Lin on potd and a great win.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/8/2023 9:08:00 AM

Hi JD and thank you very much.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/8/2023 4:06:00 AM

"A temper makes foolish ones lose all sense of reason. They may even betray themselves in an act of treason" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/7/2023 8:48:00 AM

Another creation that further proves to me that you are indeed a master poet! A favorite, God bless.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/8/2023 9:08:00 AM

;-). Thank you, Robert

Robert Lindley
Date: 8/7/2023 1:53:00 PM

Ahh methinks your modesty is another fine character trait you possess. Your poetry always stirs me to write! As it has already done today... God bless.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/7/2023 10:32:00 AM

Robert, it's a stretch for me to even call myself a 'poet,' but a master I am not. As a long time, valued friend, I will smile and say, 'thank you.'

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/6/2023 9:27:00 AM

Hearty congratulations to you, Lin, on your well-deserved accolade as the POTD. Your verses are adorned with a tapestry of captivating imagery and evocative descriptions. Enjoy your honor dear friend

Lin Lane
Date: 8/7/2023 8:40:00 AM

Thank you for such complimentary remarks, Lasaad. They're greatly appreciated.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/6/2023 1:13:00 AM

Such pain they must have, though... Congrats on POTD! God bless you. Love, Gina

Lin Lane
Date: 8/6/2023 1:40:00 AM

Good morning, Gina and thank you. Feeling anger can cause pain, but it’s a pain that can be controlled by cutting the root cause, especially if it’s unwarranted.

William Darnell Sr.

Date: 8/5/2023 3:23:00 PM

Hi, Lin, Wow, a powerful message in your eloquent penning! Congratulations on POTD, and well deserved! Best Wishes, William PS; a fav too!

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 9:32:00 PM

Thanks ever so much for your thoughts and for adding it to your favorite list, William.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/5/2023 2:24:00 PM

- A lot said in a powerful poem, Lin - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 2:49:00 PM

Thank you very much, Anne-Lise.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/5/2023 1:40:00 PM

Magnificent is the word that came to my mind as I was reading your poem. The message is outstanding and wise plus the imagery adds depth to your message. The rhyme scheme is also excellent--a well-deserved POTD. Congrats, Sara Etgen-Baker

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 2:52:00 PM

Hello, Sara and I am privileged to read your generous review of my lines. ‘Magnificent…’ Now, that’s a descriptive word that I don’t take lightly. Thank you.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 8/5/2023 11:04:00 AM

One of the hardest things for humans to learn, it seems, is to think before you speak. Excellent piece...and reminder...for POTD.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 12:23:00 PM

Hi Jim. You're right about the tendency we have to be too quick to speak when we shouldn't. We could suggest putting a governor on the tongues of children when they are learning to speak ;-) Seriously, thank you for your kind thoughts.

Joseph May

Date: 8/5/2023 10:09:00 AM

They are being wrecked by not keeping anger in check, Powerful and well penned Lin, Congrats on POTD

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 10:53:00 AM

Thanks for the congrats and the rhyming comment, Joseph.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/5/2023 9:49:00 AM

A verse full of great wisdom Lin, a giant Greek congratulations from me. A well deserved honour of POTD. Tom

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 10:53:00 AM

Hello, Mayor Tom. Thank you and have some mousaka. You are terribly missed!

Arastu Goyal

Date: 8/5/2023 7:45:00 AM

I like it, it has a great message. Congrats on the well deserved POTD :-)

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 10:51:00 AM

I’m glad you thought so. Thanks, Arastu.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/5/2023 7:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Wonderful Write. So True. Fav... Have a blessed/great weekend with your win..............

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 10:50:00 AM

Thanks, Paula. Enjoy your weekend as well.

Bill Baker

Date: 8/5/2023 7:23:00 AM

A FAV for my list, Lin. Another poem filled with wisdom and great advice. Congratulations on your POTD! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 10:50:00 AM

Thanks ever so much, Bill. Have a great weekend.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/5/2023 5:42:00 AM

Lin, wonderfully penned and a great message too! Congratulations on POTD! Hugs.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 7:11:00 AM

Thanks so much, Tania. It's usually the ones it was meant for who will ignore it. C'est La vie

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 8/5/2023 5:32:00 AM

Congratulations Ms. Lin on this most deserving and eloquent poem of the day. It's a timely one for me, as I have been praying for the new condo owner above my unit who has chronic pain issues, while he lies and defames me. I truly feel sorry for these sad souls but try to keep clear of their negativity.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 7:10:00 AM

Thank you Ms. Nancy ;-) Oh goodness! I feel so sad to learn of your plight with your upstairs neighbor. You're going about dealing with him in a positive manner, but there must be something that can be done. Is there an HOA you can appeal to about him? It's difficult to keep clear of such a person when he literally lives above you.

Mike Gentile

Date: 8/5/2023 4:39:00 AM

Congratulations Lin on your POYD honors! An outstanding write outlining the pitfalls of anger!! Enjoy your day xxoo

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 7:06:00 AM

Thank you very much, Mike and have yourself a fun weekend!

Deb M

Date: 8/5/2023 1:05:00 AM

Congratulations Lin on POTD….too much anger in this world for sure! Lovely Lin poem! Debx

Lin Lane
Date: 8/5/2023 7:06:00 AM

Thanks so much, Deb. Yes, there is and much of it is unwarranted.