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Poem selected as POTD, August 23, 2025

TEARS

TEARS
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like the morning mist
they vanish, leaving behind
a sense of peace born

12th gradesenryu

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Andrea Dietrich

January 31, 2026 at 6:15 PM

So true. Belated congrats on this.

Paige Hind

August 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM

Belated congrats on POTD!!!

sara Etgen-Baker

August 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM

many thanks, Paige!

Sotto Poet

August 24, 2025 at 4:53 AM

Belated congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, dear Sara

sara Etgen-Baker

August 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM

thank you, dear Sotto...enjoy your week ahead

Randy Freie

August 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Sara, so much said, so much meaning, so few words, so damn good! Pardon the jargon. Poem of the day. Wealth, well beyond all our dreams. Pennies from Heaven!

sara Etgen-Baker

August 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM

awww, thank you Randy. I appreciate your enthusiastic and positive comments. Appreciate your visit, Sara

Gershon Wolf

August 23, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Hi, Sara. Congratulations on your POTD. ~ Gershon

sara Etgen-Baker

August 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM

thank you, kind sir!

Abdullah Alhemaidy

August 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Short enjoyed read! Hearty! Congratulations on your honor p.o.t.d., have a nice day ~ AA

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM

thank you, AA! have a pleasant weekend, Sara

Susan Lawrence

August 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM

Sara, Beautiful and soulful...tears bring us on a journey and they renew us. Congratulations on POTD ! Hugs, Susan :)

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM

so true, Susan, so true. Tears are part of the journey. Thanks for your congratulatory words, hugs, Sara

Brandy Nicole

August 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM

Dearest Sara, while some tears are a reminder of pain, those that caress the heart in a tender way certainly create a soothing feeling, indeed. Congratulations my sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Always. Hugs, Brandy

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM

thanks for your congratulatory words, Brandy, and for your soft comments and insights about tears. Sending you hugs, Sara

Benjamin Bartley

August 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM

Congrats on your POTD! Short and teary. Love your poetry, always.

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Thank you, Benjamin, for your congratulatory words and for your enjoyment of my poetry. That means a great deal to me. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Bill Baker

August 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Sara! There is a certain feeling of peace after a good cry. Enjoy your special day of recognition. Hugs, Bill

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM

awww, thank you, hubby...how many times you've wiped the tears from my face! Appreciate you always, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

August 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I love your "TEARS" write. Have a wonderful day with your wonderful win.......

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM

thank you, sweet Paula,, for your thoughtful, congratulatory words, hugs, Sara

Daniel Henry Rodgers

August 23, 2025 at 5:27 AM

Dear Sara, congratulations on POTD! it’s the kind of poem I want to carry around in my pocket for when I need a reminder that things pass, and maybe, just maybe, some calm comes after. Blessings, Dear Sara, Daniel

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM

awww, what a kind comment, Daniel. Carrying this poem in my pocket would be an excellent idea. Will have to do that. Appreciate your kind and congratulatory words, blessings, Sara

Maria Williams

August 23, 2025 at 5:07 AM

Dear Sara, so nice to see you in the spotlight my friend, enjoy and congratulations on POTD which is on this awesome one...Hugs

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM

awww, thank you, Maria....you're most kind. I appreciate your visit and enthusiastic, congratulatory words. hugs,

Suzanne Delaney

August 23, 2025 at 4:34 AM

Congratulations, Sara on your thoughtful POTD. Tears can come at the most unexpected things even joy.

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM

thank you for your kind and congratulatory words, Suzanne! I agree...I can cry at almost any thing these days. hugs, Sara

Deb M

August 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM

Congratulations Sara on POTD for your lovely poem….” tears also leave behind red eyes and a big red nose haha! Debx

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM

thanks for your congratulatory words, Deb...yes red eyes and nose and running nose. I can look a mess! hugs, Sara

Anne Winter

August 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM

Congratulations on POTD, dear Sara :) enjoy your special day!!

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM

thank you, sweet Anne!

Unseeking Seeker

August 23, 2025 at 2:12 AM

stoic acceptance, prayerful surrender. warmest congratulations on POTD, Sara

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM

thank you, Unseeking, for your mindful comments and congratulatory words.

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 23, 2025 at 12:44 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Sara ...enjoy :) - hugs

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM

thank you for your visit and for your congratulatory words, hugs from Texas, Sara

Beryl Edmonds

August 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM

That’s what tears do, bring peace unto you. Congratulations on having received the honour of poem of the day Sara… Beryl

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 3:02 AM

Thank you, sweet Beryl, for your congratulatory words. Have a blessed day, hugs, Sara

Line Gauthier

August 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM

touching and sweet ~

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM

Thank you for your supportive words...enjoy your day

Joseph P. DiMino

August 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM

A good cry can do wonders. Not all bad.

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM

so true, Joe. Thanks for stopping by!

Paige Hind

August 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM

A lovely thought <3

sara Etgen-Baker

August 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM

thank you, Paige. Have a lovely day!

Anne Winter

August 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Dear Sara, what a beautiful, unique and creative way to describe tears. So beautifully written! Fav!

sara Etgen-Baker

August 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM

aww, thank you Anne! Glad you liked this poem. Humbly grateful for the fave too...have a pleasant evening, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM

- Hope the day will be peaceful without tears, Sara - Lovely written :) - hugs

sara Etgen-Baker

August 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM

thank you, Anne Lise...has been a tearless, lovely day. Appreciate you stopping by, hugs, Sara

Sara Kendrick

August 22, 2025 at 4:23 AM

Ahh!! I would hope that they would leave the peace feeling. Thanks for sharing this one. Sara K.

sara Etgen-Baker

August 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM

thank you, Sara K....my tears usually bring a sense of peace. Appreciate your visit, hugs & blessings, Sara B

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