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On Tiptoes

Standing on toes, we might be able to see above the crowd Sometimes it’s better to duck than let what we see enrage us We must tiptoe softly through the sensitive hearts of others * Entry for Rick's contest

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Eve Roper

Date: 1/29/2015 3:59:00 PM

Carolyn, love the imagery on this write, a 7. Blessings dear friend Eve

Anne Rutherford

Date: 4/26/2011 11:32:00 AM

A great bit of wisdom Carolyn.You said that you and the family are now letting each other know that they are loved .That also is wisdom for we never know when we can't say it, for it will be too late. My brothers and sister get all together now in memory of my Mom. we did when she was alive . Now that was a big wish of hers to stay together.Anne

Gwendolen Song

Date: 4/23/2011 12:52:00 PM

That's the wisdom that mature poets can eloquently write about. Beautiful take on the contest. Wasn't the picture cute? Gwendolen

Audrey Haick

Date: 4/10/2011 6:56:00 PM

Coming from a gentle heart, I'm not surprised, Seafaress. I've learned to hold back over the years. Not quite there yet, but I' trying very hard! Good advice to remember, always. Love, Annalise

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 4/8/2011 12:37:00 AM

thank you for your inspiring comments on my beseech poem, Carolyn-- I actually also thought of submitting that for HG's contest but it closed before I was able to finish it... thank you again :) hugs

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 4/5/2011 2:42:00 PM

Wonderful words I'm sure a winner.This was my mom's funeral.I hope you are doing good Carolyn.Thanks for your kind comment on A BAD TIME.I'm gonna post one of my childrens stories on here and will you read it and give me your opinion if it's any good or not.The truth I can take it ok.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 4/5/2011 2:09:00 PM

I'm 6'4'' so unfortunately I get to see too much which enrages me! :) joking. Great Sijo. Though I had to look up what Sijo Meansjo! ~JSLambert

John Freeman

Date: 4/5/2011 10:38:00 AM

"We must tiptoe softly through the sensitive hearts of others" Very sound advice. Rick will love it! Agape, Moses

James Peranteau

Date: 4/4/2011 2:29:00 PM

This is such a great Sijo Carolyn, (my under the sun poet)....(and dreamer of mine love; on fire!) ;) You fulfilled this Sijo perfectly ya know ! Have a blessed one dear poet ! much love, james

James Peranteau

Date: 4/4/2011 2:28:00 PM

This is such a great Sijo Carolyn, (my under the sun poet)....(and dreamer of mine love; on fire!) ;) You fulfilled this Sijo perfectly ya know ! Have a blessed one dear poet ! much love, james

James Fraser

Date: 4/4/2011 10:37:00 AM

Sometimes life is like tip toeing on rice paper. Fine Sijo Carolyn....:)

Robert Ball

Date: 4/3/2011 1:22:00 PM

I want to comment on your comment, as part of Gods plan, who are we to question, most I agree with you, but this time I have to say no, God doesn't allow His children to be hurt, it's the earth and the devil that brings Gods wrath, so children are the ones who suffer, as Christians individually, we can only voice our opinion, but to question Him is not right, He has a plan and those children who are in the way of War, well it's men, and Satan that make these children suffer not our Saviour.

Constance La France

Date: 4/3/2011 1:21:00 PM

This is wonderful, Carolyn and so in tune with what I am feeling today (ducking the daggers) and collecting the roses, as per my blog.. best of luck in the contest, dear heart~~

Gautami Phookan

Date: 4/3/2011 11:22:00 AM

Penned so beautifully, great write.Good luck for the contest..Gautami

Gert W. Knop

Date: 4/3/2011 6:57:00 AM

Amazing write, dear Carolyn! I sometimes have to stand on tiptoes because I am a short person, hahaha!! Wish you best of luck in Rick's contest!...Love, Gert

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/1/2011 11:40:00 AM

I must say Carolyn there are sentiments i so agree with here! good to see your thoughtful write.

James Foulk

Date: 4/1/2011 10:41:00 AM

a very creative and beautiful poem. thank you for reading my two hearts came together and for your comments. i just wish i could have met my grandfather he died 24 years before i was born, but i do have one picture of him, that i have hanging on the wall.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 4/1/2011 8:35:00 AM

I really like the thoughts you put in your last line, Carolyn-- how graceful it sounds-- beautiful advice you give here, Carolyn-- hugs

Daver Austin

Date: 4/1/2011 7:52:00 AM

Very sensitive threesome, a regular ballet of tippy toes. Good news! I just won a million dollars. APRIL FOOL, tee, hee. Love, Dave

Jack Horne

Date: 4/1/2011 7:33:00 AM

Lovely interpretation on the pic : ) Jack

Kash Poet

Date: 4/1/2011 7:10:00 AM

This is just Excellent Carolyn!Wonderful interpretation of the contest photo---kashinath

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/1/2011 5:06:00 AM

Another week has come and gone and I haven't been able to read as much this week as I had wanted. I am glad I was able to read your poetry today Carolyn. The best to you in the contest. Keep your pen scrolling don't let the ink dry up. I hope you have a wonderful weekend of sunshine and joy and find lots of inspiration along the way. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/31/2011 11:44:00 PM

VEry interesting metaphor, Carolyn! You took this picture to a totally unique place. LUv, Andrea

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire

Date: 3/31/2011 10:33:00 PM

Dear Carolyn, Is there a Form YOU can not Master "How Divine" Superb PEN I want to say that I'm confused; this is my 2nd Contest In the Rules I said nothing about Lenght ; I did in my Blog which I wrote After I Sponsored the Contest After I wrote my Blog I looked at my Entrees and hadc16 POEMS already entered and all were over 12 lines Please re enter YOUR Entry there is no limit on Lenght LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR LIEGE...HG Harry

Carol Fillmore

Date: 3/31/2011 5:35:00 PM

This is a very insightful one...like this very much Carolyn! No, not feeling better, a few waves of chills have returned though not with the intensity of earlier or as frequent. Keeping this short, my friend, love Carol