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Oh beautiful day

What it is to be depleted All my insides might exit through my neck As thoughts weigh a ton and stem the explosion of self / Then I stopped to brush my child's hair. Consideration of maintaining all things in this moment - something will give and I have a moment to decide what The reorder of all there is takes place. I'm not unwell but overwhelmed, I 'cannot' in relation to all things, if I stop some things I can. I brush my child's hair. They ask if I have time to listen to them play the keyboard. I say I have So much is beautiful if I'm still for a moment.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/2/2024 9:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. Enjoy your day/win....................

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/2/2024 9:34:00 AM

Thank you Paula

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/1/2024 8:26:00 PM

Congrats on POTD! Lovely!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 10:16:00 PM

Thanks Kim! :)

Daisy Meadows

Date: 12/1/2024 12:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 6:37:00 AM

Thank you Daisy

Mat Ignacio

Date: 11/30/2024 8:17:00 PM

a delicate exploration of time, space and the duality of the self traversing the complexities of thoughts divided

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 6:37:00 AM

Absolutely Mat, we can be years in the future in our heads and open our eyes and realise we are still in the now and what a blessing it is. Thank you for your comment

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/30/2024 6:28:00 PM

D1lly, I see this made POTD. That's great, but I believe it also attracts a lot of comments and can distract us even more--a dual edged sword. You give us a wonderful example of how to prioritize moments. It causes me to feel a burst of happiness for you and all the world. Hope you feel the joy of what you did. Smiles!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 6:35:00 AM

That's nice Duke, indeed I had to reply in batches :) it's nice to receive so many kind words though. Glad it spread happiness

Miranda Hawley

Date: 11/30/2024 6:18:00 PM

Brushing hair might seem ordinary, but time with your child is memorable. Listening to them play also memorable. Nice capture of their day. Also congrats on your POTD.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 6:34:00 AM

Thank you Miranda, sometimes ordinary moments are transformative, it's true.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/30/2024 4:43:00 PM

Dilly, moments like these are gone in a flash. They're only young once. At times, it can be overwhelming, but the memories made; make it all worth while. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 6:33:00 AM

Thank you Brandy

Yann Rolland

Date: 11/30/2024 4:38:00 PM

enjoyed your beautiful poem, congrats on potd

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 6:31:00 AM

Thank you Yann, appreciated

Mark Toney

Date: 11/30/2024 2:58:00 PM

‘Oh beautiful poem.’ I agree with Michael Tor—as parents we can truly relate to this “priceless moment.” And we can experience such even when they’re older. (But they can also drive you crazy at times :-) Congratulations, Di11y Da11y, on Poem of the Day!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 6:02:00 AM

Indeed, I'm a parent to a little one and a teen :) Thank you for stopping by to share your kind words, appreciated

Michael Tor

Date: 11/30/2024 12:11:00 PM

" So much is beautiful if I'm still for a moment." A priceless moment for a parent to experience. Simply said with amazing consequence...Of a parents love to enjoy, in the moment. This one is a favorite, as a parent I realize this heartfelt moment you have shared. Any parent would. A big Congratulations for writing this tender write and for Receiving this High Honor of Poem Of The Day. Congratulations again DD.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 5:59:00 AM

Thank you Michael, children do allow those moments of clarity. Thank you for your kind words

Ramon Riveraalmena

Date: 11/30/2024 11:51:00 AM

Lovely poem. Live in the moment, all we have.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 5:58:00 AM

Very true. Thank you for stopping by, appreciated

I Am Anaya

Date: 11/30/2024 11:13:00 AM

Wishing you all the energy and stamina you may need, DD. Congratulations on your POTD! It's the little things that matter, be calm ~ love lunaraya's comment on grounding oneself! xo

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 5:57:00 AM

Thank you Anaya

Robert James Liguori

Date: 11/30/2024 10:56:00 AM

What a lovely poem! Congrats on POTD!!!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/1/2024 5:57:00 AM

Thank you Robert, I appreciate you stopping by

Lunarya Mornelithe

Date: 11/30/2024 10:49:00 AM

Such a poignant and tender reflection on the balance between life's overwhelming moments and the beauty found in small acts of love and presence. The simplicity of brushing a child's hair becomes a powerful metaphor for pausing, grounding oneself, and rediscovering peace amid chaos. It’s a beautiful reminder that even when we're at our most depleted, taking time to be present can bring us back to what truly matters.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 10:51:00 AM

Got it in one, thank you for your comment

John Lawless

Date: 11/30/2024 7:54:00 AM

and in the stillness....there I am.....surrendered to a moment

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 8:42:00 AM

Beautiful John x

Joseph May

Date: 11/30/2024 7:45:00 AM

Very nicely penned, Congrats on POTD

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 7:51:00 AM

Many thanks Joseph - I appreciate you stopping by

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 11/30/2024 5:43:00 AM

Dear DD, Oh my what a lovely poem! Congratulations on being recognized as Poet of the Day! It so eloquently addresses the struggles of love and the burdens of motherhood with deep emotional words. I just loved your line "They ask if I have time to listen to them play the keyboard. I say I have So much is beautiful if I'm still for a moment.” Beautiful! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 7:16:00 AM

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 11/30/2024 7:03:00 AM

Dear DD, Do sorry, I corrected it and I think it was stuck in my copy paste memory. lol!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 6:40:00 AM

Haha think cut and paste might have gone a bit wild there Daniel - I appreciate your supportive words nonetheless

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/30/2024 4:59:00 AM

- Oh beautiful day congratulations on your p.o.t.d., D.D. :) - hugs

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 6:38:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise, appreciated

Ink Empress

Date: 11/30/2024 4:27:00 AM

Its so nice to see this soul warming and heartfelt poem receive POTD! Congratulations dear DD, well deserved.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 6:38:00 AM

Thank you Ink, I appreciate your kind ongoing support.

David Kavanagh

Date: 11/30/2024 4:17:00 AM

Hey look who got POTD today, Congratulations Dilly, a transcending moment captured amongst the chaos, such a shame they’re all too fleeting, yet enduringly memorable nonetheless, a little piece of magic in this one, which has extended into a most deserving POTD, cheers David! Catchpa 9DD I took a screenshot for posterity!

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 6:37:00 AM

Haha cute! Maybe I'll start practicing gratitude and stacking up a bit more feel good. Thank you for revisiting and always cheering me on :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/30/2024 3:39:00 AM

Di11y, a great poem, life can be difficult and overwhelming at times. It's the little things that make us grounded and grateful. Congratulations on POTD.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 6:34:00 AM

You are so right Tania, thank you for stopping by with kind words

Lin Lane

Date: 11/30/2024 3:36:00 AM

No matter how many thoughts gather to overwhelm us, priority to a child should take precedence over them. That you did and wrote about it made for a beautiful moment shared with us. I don't really value many potd choices, but I do put a value on such moments, Dilly.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 6:34:00 AM

Thank you Lin, moments of clarity are precious

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 11/30/2024 1:05:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win, Dilly. Beautifully said. Taking timeout is so important. Have a lovely day and a great weekend.

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 6:33:00 AM

Thank you so much

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/30/2024 12:54:00 AM

Congratulations Dilly Dally on receiving poem of the day on this beautiful day. Memories are made of moments like this… Beryl

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 12:56:00 AM

Thank you Beryl, appreciated

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/30/2024 12:32:00 AM

Your day is about to get better Dilly, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom

Di11y Da11y
Date: 11/30/2024 12:40:00 AM

Fancy that Tom! :) inexplicable is the algorithm I suppose. This is more moment capture than anything. POTD wouldn't be POTD with you being first in to call it :)