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Something Important

Hurtful words followed by deriding deeds. There is no escape, there is not an out. How to handle the necessary needs? I fear for our sanity, I have doubt. Moods swinging from serene to confusion. There is no escape, there is not an out. Moments remembered, then self-delusion. Cherish the memories, and times lucid. Moods swinging from serene to confusion. Conversing in language not pellucid, a notion there is something important. Cherish the memories, and times lucid. Kindness offsets the often discordant. Compassion and patience oft rewarded, a notion there is something important. Recognition a blessing awarded. A cruel disease within humankind. Compassion and patience oft rewarded. Jeckyll and Hyde terrorizing a mind.

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I Am Anaya

Date: 12/1/2023 4:07:00 PM

Belated. Congratulations on your poem of the day, Linda! "Compassion and patience oft rewarded, a notion there is something important" There is something important, we know it very well. Kindness is key to good relationships, but we are only human. Poignant and captivating! Cheers BFF ~I Am Anaya

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/1/2023 5:47:00 PM

Hey bff!!! Many thanks for the stop by. There is always something important, something on the tip of our tongue, back or our mind, just waiting for the lucid moments. ;) A roller-coaster ride extreme! hugs :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 12/1/2023 2:58:00 PM

I am glad you said never too late :( This is such a beautiful poem Las, I don't know how I missed it. Its wonderful, so deserving of the POTD ( which I never look at) Hugest congratulations. Wen

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 12/1/2023 5:39:00 PM

Compliments are always welcome dear friend. Whenever they come. :) Thank you for stopping by and commenting! hugs :)

Valsa George

Date: 11/24/2023 8:48:00 PM

Terzanelle is a difficult form I hardly try. I have missed seeing this beautiful poem of yours as POTD. Congratulations Linda on your honor, though a little late.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/25/2023 4:08:00 PM

Never too late...thanks so much dear Valsa, for your words and congratulations! hugs my friend. :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/24/2023 6:26:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD! Love those two last lines…so true

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/24/2023 2:46:00 PM

Many thanks Kim ! :)

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/22/2023 7:37:00 PM

Yes, this is "a cruel disease," that many have to deal with. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Linda, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 7:48:00 PM

Dear Brandy, thank you for your considered and thoughtful comments. A cruel disease that affects so many and is so little understood. I am glad this has struck you. May it enlighten others as well. hugs :)

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/22/2023 2:07:00 PM

Delighted congratulations on POTD, Linda. Your beautiful poem is so deserving. Blessings. :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 7:45:00 PM

Hello Evelyn. Thank you so very much for your kind comments. and congratulations. :)

Sotto Poet

Date: 11/22/2023 1:15:00 PM

Congratulations on the POTD honor Linda, your wonderful poem really deserves so much praise.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 2:06:00 PM

Many thanks my poet friend. I appreciate your comments and congrats! :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 11/22/2023 10:32:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD my friend. A wonderful and deserving poem.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 10:55:00 AM

Hi Jerry. Thanks for the congrats on this poem. :)

Deb M

Date: 11/22/2023 10:00:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD LO…..well deserved! Happy for you!! Debx

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 10:54:00 AM

Many thanks my sweet friend! Have a great week(end). :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/22/2023 9:22:00 AM

Thought provoking and powerful Linda, well deserving of POTD honours. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 10:53:00 AM

Many thanks Tom. Stay well. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 11/22/2023 9:05:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, Linda. Some people were raised without feelings to others. Or they are just blunt not think what direct words can do to others. Well done.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 10:52:00 AM

Thank you Eve. So good to see you. Thanks for the congrats! :)

Susan Lawrence

Date: 11/22/2023 8:16:00 AM

So powerful Linda filled with images and emotions. Poignant ! Congratulations on POTD ! Hugs, Susan :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 8:58:00 AM

Hi Susan. Thank you for so kind words and congrats! hugs Linda :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/22/2023 7:53:00 AM

'Conversing in language not pellucid:' I don't think even Jeckyll or Hyde could come up with that line, Linda. Great write, and congrats on POTD, Gershon

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 8:57:00 AM

Many thanks my friend. I always appreciate your visits and comments gw. :)

Mat Ignacio

Date: 11/22/2023 7:48:00 AM

a well deserved honor - all the best

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 8:55:00 AM

Many thanks Mat. :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/22/2023 7:08:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write again. Have a blessed/great day with your win............

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 7:44:00 AM

Thank you dear Paula.Keep writing, hugs :) Happy Thanksgiving!

Bill Baker

Date: 11/22/2023 6:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Linda. I don't think I've read many, if any Terzanelle poems. Yours is well written. Enjoy your special day of recognition! Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:51:00 AM

Hi Bill. Thanks for the congrats! I'm warming to this form. It is repetitive but versatile. I will enjoy indeed! :)

Tom Woody

Date: 11/22/2023 6:39:00 AM

We all have a bit of Jekyll and Hyde in us, I fear. Trying to keep bad subdued, that's the trick. Nice potd

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:42:00 AM

Hi Tom. Thanks so much for stopping by with congrats! I appreciate your comments. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/22/2023 6:21:00 AM

Kindness, compassion and patience are 3 important words, Linda - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:41:00 AM

Dear Anne-Lise! Thank you for visiting and congratulating me. I am so tickled. :)

Charles Messina

Date: 11/22/2023 6:06:00 AM

Very nice, Linda. Great message! Congratulations on POTD! Charlie

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:40:00 AM

Thank you Charlie. I am pleased and honored! :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/22/2023 5:59:00 AM

BIG congrats on POTD, Linda. Power of your message resonates. Enjoy your special day today.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:39:00 AM

Hello dear Vijay my friend. Thank you for reading and commenting. I am honored! I always appreciate your visits. :)

Karen Jones

Date: 11/22/2023 5:50:00 AM

Great job on a unique potd. Congratulations.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:38:00 AM

Good morning Karen. Many thanks for your comment and congrats! :)

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 11/22/2023 4:30:00 AM

Dear Linda, Congratulations on this POTD with a potent message. It was very well expressed. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:36:00 AM

Many thanks Nancy. I am honored! Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/22/2023 4:24:00 AM

Hey!!!Congratulations Alice on POTD. Great poem , great message! Way to go girl:)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:36:00 AM

Hey Daniel! Thanks for coming back with congrats. You are a sweet friend :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/22/2023 3:56:00 AM

Linda, a wonderful poem and message, congratulations on POTD!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:34:00 AM

Hi Tania. Thanks for the comments and congrats. Always a pleasure to see you! :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/22/2023 3:02:00 AM

you've done an outstanding job, Linda with the use of the Terzanelle form. Your rhyme scheme is succinct, and your message is powerful--a message I agree with. Compassion and patience are necessary to humanize our world again. You're right, too, that type of humanity isn't valued as much as it should be. Well said & hearty congrats on POTD. Well deserved. Have a splendid Wednesday! Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours, Sara

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 11/22/2023 6:34:00 AM

Dear Sara thank you for your insightful comments and congrats! Happy Thanksgiving! :)