Solitude

Dancing trees and lily pads and shadows on the ridge Chocolate streams and waterfalls flow far beneath the bridge Neon lights in cursive form with words to pull apart Falling into to silent whims will break a longing heart Fingers trace a photograph which once belonged inside Rocket ships and satellites there’s no place left to hide Broken cups of China glass in sinks around the world Corners call in sorrowed weeps as sadness is unfurled Just outside the sun is bright with blue skies far and near Out beyond the curtains is a scene so very clear Follow down the winding path till you can see your way Let them know your smile glows in magical display Count the leaves of clover as you stroll a sea of green Four will be the number that will bring about your dream Nothing ever works the way we think it often should It seems there is an ounce of pain to couple with the good You’re sure to see the meaning if you open up your eyes And let the joy wash over you when soon you realize That friendship is a kind of gift no holiday required It hangs around the strangest place in all that is desired A hand will stretch the miles long for just a small caress And worry when you’re feeling low If this I must confess But if you find it genuine while you are far from home Your heart will feel the solitude yet you are not alone

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Date: 3/18/2022 3:46:00 PM
Hi again Chris. Stopped in again to read some of your work. I am never disappointed. I hope all is well with you :-)
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Date: 1/31/2022 6:21:00 PM
I feel the solitude far away from home..Glad to know I'm never alone here on P.S. A comforting poem to lost and lonely souls
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Date: 1/12/2022 7:28:00 AM
Somehow I missed this beautiful poem. But, somehow I have been out of it lately lol. This is smoothly written and so nice to read today. Congratulations for POTD too. Happy New Year Chris :)
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Date: 1/10/2022 1:44:00 PM
What a lovely friendship poem. Congrats on potd!
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Date: 1/10/2022 12:12:00 AM
Congrats Chris. I don't think I ever did a rhyming poem of this level ... Impressive. And more: the poem has great advice to reduce strife, & flow with life, valuing relationship: pearl of great price. Shalom shalom
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Date: 1/9/2022 8:25:00 PM
Chris, congratulations on POTD Blessings ~ Debra
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Date: 1/8/2022 9:41:00 PM
Hi Chris, An outstretched hand of friendship will always be there for you, what a blessing! For that hand will stretch across deserts, oceans, mountains and valleys, and finding this gesture genuine 'while you are far from home, your heart will feel the solitude yet you are not alone.' Heartwarming sentiments penned here - beautiful, yet sad, Blessings Chris Jennifer
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Date: 1/8/2022 9:20:00 PM
With friends we are never alone. A hand stretched out to lift us up as we fall is the greatest comfort in life . A well deserved POTD and congratulations, Chris !
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Date: 1/8/2022 6:35:00 PM
*Friendship* is a beautiful gift. Your thoughts curl softly around me and my heart. Thank you for being here, for being you. Congratulations Chris, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 1/8/2022 6:00:00 PM
Friendship, a meaningful feeling, they are hard to find. Congratulations on POTD. Hugs dear friend
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Date: 1/8/2022 5:36:00 PM
Nothing like a friendship that's felt across the miles. Congrats on POTD, Chris. Hope all is well. ~ Hearts in Sync, gw
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Date: 1/8/2022 1:07:00 PM
A beautiful descriptive write with excellent rhythm and rhyme! Congrats on your POTD honor, Chris! I enjoyed it! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 1/8/2022 11:57:00 AM
Chris, congratulations on POTD with your gorgeous poem!
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Date: 1/8/2022 11:31:00 AM
Beautiful poetry Chris, congratulations on poem of the day… Belle
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Date: 1/8/2022 11:17:00 AM
- Congratulations with this beautiful poem, Chris :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/8/2022 11:07:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! A wonderful/lovely write. True friendship is a gift and the best kind. Have a blessed day and New Year writing away.................
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Date: 1/8/2022 10:34:00 AM
Great, just great Chris. You are indeed a cut above, as a poet!! Congrats on POTD. Best wishes...Ron
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Date: 1/8/2022 7:03:00 AM
Chris, a beautiful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ friendship and poetry _Constance
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Date: 1/8/2022 5:41:00 AM
"Chocolate streams", "Broken cups" - Great! The whole poem has great truths to convey. Congratulations!
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Date: 1/8/2022 5:35:00 AM
Chris, the rhythm, rhyme and subtle line break usage here are magical excellence. Sort of a childlike hopscotch rope slapping song. And a testament to the threads of friendship's eternal reach.
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Date: 1/8/2022 5:12:00 AM
Congratulations Chris on your POTD honors !!!
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Date: 1/8/2022 4:49:00 AM
A nice tempo throughout Chris, blends in seamlessly with your description of nature and reality, congratulations on an excellent potd, cheers David
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Date: 1/8/2022 3:15:00 AM
This is really well written, Chris. Awesome poem...Congratulations on POTD honors. Happy New Year! -Charlie
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Date: 1/8/2022 3:01:00 AM
beautifully penned with a touching message, many congrats on POTD, happy new year:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/8/2022 2:34:00 AM
This sends a message that although you sometimes feel it you're never really alone. Congrats on your POTD honour Chris Tom
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