Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

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2026-05-21 Ponder Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Constance La France 

PONDER

"Sometimes there are No words just feelings that talk very loud." By Poet

I was a young child,
about four years old.
My doggie blackie was killed,
dad's car ran him over.
I pondered why,
then God sent me Wheatie.
In school,
I pondered why kids are so mean?
Maybe one day they will grow out of it.
In my teens the boys were selfish,
I pondered then dated graduates.
I have spent many hours pondering about things,
then the answer comes as clear as day.

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Karen Jones June 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM I love your quote! Congratulations on your win Paula! Paula Goldsmith June 7, 2026 at 11:11 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you love my quote. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Beryl Edmonds June 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM Paula, back to say congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest… Beryl Paula Goldsmith June 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad to see you back reading again. Thanks... Always Great to see you here. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Valsa George June 2, 2026 at 9:27 PM There are so many things to ponder in life As we grow older, we start pondering over more serious things. Congratulations dear Paula on your great win. Paula Goldsmith June 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed reading my poem. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM "2 Place" ~ "PONDER." Date Written:5/23/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet......... (A True Write.)

Constance La France June 2, 2026 at 6:36 AM Paula, beautifully penned, love the image and quote. Congratulations on your win in my Ponder Contest ~ Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 10:14 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, beautifully penned, love the image and quote. You have made my day a happy one with your kind words. Thanks... I enjoyed bringing this true write to life for your contest. Thanks for having it/for my placement.. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Sotto Poet June 2, 2026 at 6:32 AM Great poem with terrific imagery, Paula. Hearty congrats on your win. Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. Also Thanks for your, Hearty Congratulations. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Glad you found this to be a, Great poem with terrific imagery. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Terry Miller June 2, 2026 at 3:33 AM Nice pondering Paula, congratulations Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 10:07 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. Also Thanks for your, Congratulations. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Glad you found this to be a,  Nice pondering. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Beryl Edmonds May 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM I enjoyed reading your Ponder poem Paula. In school I pondered over why a certain teacher was mean, she wasn’t nice to me at all, I would say she was rude and cruel to me, why, I still ponder why… Beryl Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. Glad you enjoyed reading my poem. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Yes, I also ponder why some teacher were rude/cruel. Some were very nice. My 3 grade gave me her dad's bird. What a great gift at the time. She knew I loved animals. Her dad got sick. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Valsa George May 25, 2026 at 9:45 AM Sometimes only after a lot of pondering, we get clear answers and solutions. Well thought out. Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Glad you found this to be, Well thought out.  So true... It has helped me in life. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Gershon Wolf May 24, 2026 at 7:51 PM Pondering has clearly helped you surmount many an obstacle in life. Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Yes, it has helped me in life. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2026 at 11:37 AM - There is a lot to ponder about ... throughout life, Paula :) - Lovely written :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. Also Thanks for your, GL in the contest. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Glad you found this to be, Lovely written. Hugs... Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Kim Rodrigues May 23, 2026 at 4:55 PM Nicely done…much pondering…I wonder what the answer was. Paula Goldsmith June 2, 2026 at 9:57 AM Thank You for stopping over to read my fun "PONDER" write. I enjoyed bringing this true write to life. Glad you found this to be, Nicely done. Each one came with the right answer. Have a great day as you ponder and write away.....................

Paula Goldsmith May 23, 2026 at 2:23 PM "PONDER." Date Written:5/23/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet......... (A True Write.)