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Pattern Of One's Life

P=People live their life one day,
A=After the other.
T=Tests come in different shapes and sizes.
T=Today will be gone soon,
E=Emerging a new day of challenges.
R=Ready to run the race to the end,
N=Never giving up, Amen.

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Beryl Edmonds

July 24, 2026 at 4:21 PM

Well done Paula on your win in the contest with your excellent write on ‘The Pattern of One’s Life’… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith

July 24, 2026 at 7:39 PM

Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Sotto Poet

July 23, 2026 at 1:44 PM

Paula, hearty congratulations on your contest win with this stunning poem.

Paula Goldsmith

July 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM

Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Also thanks for your, Hearty Congratulations. Glad you found this to be a, stunning poem. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Sara Kendrick

July 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM

I wanted to thank you personally for your participation in my contest. It was nice to see your work in the winners' list. Way to go. Congratulations to you. Sara K.

Paula Goldsmith

July 24, 2026 at 7:26 PM

Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing this one for your wonderful contest. Thanks for having/for my placement. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 23, 2026 at 11:26 AM

- Back with congratulations, Paula :) - Have a lovely day / evening :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 11:31 AM

Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Also thanks for your, Congratulations/reding again. Always great to see you here. I enjoy writing in the acrostic style from time to time. Hugs... Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Karen Croft

July 22, 2026 at 7:40 PM

Congratulations on your placement!

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 10:18 AM

Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Also thanks for your, Congratulations/coming back to read again. Always great to see you here. Glad you enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Paula Goldsmith

July 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM

"12 Place" ~ "Pattern Of One's Life" ~ Date Written: 7/14/2016 ~ Written By Human Poet........

Karen Croft

July 19, 2026 at 12:36 PM

very true! have a good day writing

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you found this to be, very true. I enjoy writing in the acrostic style from time to time. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

David Crandall

July 17, 2026 at 9:03 AM

Yep, take it one day at a time and never give up - that's the way to do it - good one!

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you found this to be a, good one. I enjoy writing in the acrostic style from time to time. Yes, we must never give up. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Hiya Sharma

July 17, 2026 at 6:39 AM

Oh this is indeed the pattern of one's life! So heart-touching, thought-provoking and filled with depth this is . "Emerging a new day of challenges" yes that comes from experience! New challenges may emergency but we gather the strength to fight and survive ~ and never give up by god's grace.. absolutely beautiful, Paula, loved reading this! Best wishes to you for the contest!

Valsa George

July 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM

Life is a series of challenges. Success depends on how one is equipped to meet them. Beautiful Acrostic. All the best dear Paula.

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you enjoyed this one. Also thanks for your, All the best. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 16, 2026 at 12:22 AM

- Amen - A great poem, Paula :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 11:57 AM

I just found this one from you. I still have a ton of work from being off the computer. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Also thanks for your, GL in the contest. Glad you found this to be a, A great poem. It was fun to write. Hugs... Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Ghairo Daniels

July 15, 2026 at 11:55 PM

Lovely sequence, Paula. Beautiful how you’ve included tests & never give up. Have a sweet day & ThkU for visiting my page too. B the Light.

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 9:43 AM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you found this to be a, Lovely sequence. I enjoy writing in the acrostic style from time to time. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Brandy Nicole

July 15, 2026 at 7:55 PM

So much wisdom within, my dear friend. It's best to live one day day at a time, even one moment at a time. Continue to try. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Many wonderful blessings to you, Paula. : ) Hugs, Brandy

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 9:43 AM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you enjoyed this one. Also thanks for your, Many wonderful blessings. Yes, we must live one day day at a time. I enjoyed writing this one. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Karen Jones

July 15, 2026 at 8:11 AM

Enjoyed your inspiring acrostic especially the end! Best wishes!

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 9:42 AM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Also thanks for your, Best wishes. Glad you found this to be an, inspiring acrostic especially the end. I enjoy writing in the acrostic style from time to time. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Victor Buhagiar

July 15, 2026 at 1:49 AM

Perfect ending. Perfect acrostic.

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 9:41 AM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you found this to be an, Perfect ending. Perfect acrostic. I enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Alison A Smith

July 15, 2026 at 1:18 AM

Well versed dear Paula. Final line says it all - never give up

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 7:53 AM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you enjoyed this one. I enjoyed writing it. Oh Yes, never give up. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Joseph P. DiMino

July 14, 2026 at 7:09 PM

Indeed...hang in there right to the end. An then throw a heavy basket of publisher refection letters a the Reaper. At last my poetry will be useful for something. Amen.

Paula Goldsmith

July 23, 2026 at 7:52 AM

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Janice Canerdy

July 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM

Good poem, Paula. Yes~~persevere as long as we have breath! Janice

Paula Goldsmith

July 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you found this to be a, Good poem. I enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Tom Cunningham

July 14, 2026 at 3:08 PM

We just have to make the most of what time we have left. Enjoy every day to the full. Good luck in the contest Paula. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

July 22, 2026 at 3:07 PM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Also thanks for your, Good luck in the contest. Glad you enjoyed this one. Yes, we must make the most of what time we have left. Hope you are OK... I enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Natasha L Scragg

July 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM

Great acrostic Paula :-D you've expressed life's pattern well and clever use of the acrostic form to answer the challenge.

Paula Goldsmith

July 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you found this to be a, Great acrostic. I enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Andrea Dietrich

July 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM

Wish I had thought of that kind of pattern . Well done

Paula Goldsmith

July 22, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you found this to be, Well done. I enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Abdullah Alhemaidy

July 14, 2026 at 1:11 PM

Hello Paula :-) Interesting read! Life is life! Have a nice day!

Paula Goldsmith

July 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Being off the computer has left me with a ton of work to do. Thanks a million for reading/writing on my "Pattern Of One's Life" write. Glad you found this to be an, Interesting read. Yes, life is life but where will it take us??? I enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

Paula Goldsmith

July 14, 2026 at 1:09 PM

"Pattern Of One's Life" ~ Date Written: 7/14/2016 ~ Written By Human Poet........

Pattern Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Sara Kendrick

Pattern Of One's Life

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