Wilma Neels Poet Free verse

'Shift in Atmosphere'

Our blessings aren't always adorned with ribbons that looks like a celebration
It can be a random hello that might delay your trip but protect you from harm
It's a smile that connects you with a stranger
You never knew you needed 
I guess if you walk in expectation
It does not matter who tries to rain on your parade 
It will be your reaction that determines the atmosphere you find yourself in

Don't hold onto the hate and malice you are dealt 
Those who spew that will ultimately get it back
You don't have to alter who you are to please someone who is unhappy in their own skin 

Hold onto your spirit; your resilience and your faith 
Remember what they sometimes hate in you is what is missing in their lives

©16062025

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James Peranteau October 30, 2025 at 12:16 AM well...hello dear poet ') i started editing my writes and low, 'my poesy fellow', Miss Wilma!...i have not an excuse in thuh world loosing such thuh touch, lapsing mine salutationz 'to an awesome writer...now that i've seen your lovely name, 'fellow' butterflies are cauze'n mine giddy...wonderful read'n you wilma dear....much love ')

Kim Rodrigues July 31, 2025 at 5:28 AM The fruit of self-control practiced every day can help keep negativity and hate at bay. Some have difficult stories. I love the shift in atmosphere. So true! Hugs

Michelle Mac Donald July 25, 2025 at 6:03 AM Hoping that all's well with you and yours! Today here, the sky is pale; the heavynrss seems to have silenced the chatter of the birds. Feels as though there is fraught intensity and.awareness within this write . Where some might choose to be blind,, you are chancey and alert. Keep well and stay happy ??. Best wishes, Mikki Wilma Neels July 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM Hey Mikki, thank you for reading and your insight. Hopefully the sun will show her face soon in your neck of the woods. It's Winter in a Cape Town. Have an amazing rest of the week

Mystic Rose Rose July 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM Oh Wilma, its been so long since I last read your poetry, its as deep and honest as it ever was, hope your keeping well, love :) Wilma Neels July 30, 2025 at 8:35 PM Hey Mystic, I know it's been ages. Hope things are well with you;)

Gift Slave June 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM Sometimes people don't understand it may be too heavy a load to walk the walk. They're like circles.... Nothing good enters or leave. Beautifully written lady! Wilma Neels June 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM Indeed Thank you for stopping by :)