Brandy Nicole Poet Sonnet

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Testing the Water

Allowing every sense the sensation
absorb it all, at once, even the cost
to gain naught, in spite of observation
mindful of the deceit, dignity lost

Chin in the air, being boastful, always
caring not, seems the fate of everyone
blinded by devious words, twisted ways
never accepting truth, lies are more fun

Allowing every sense to swallow up,
bait perfectly placed before the willing
it becomes hard to resist, a false cup
the gullible need an extra filling 

With an empty straw, void you'll be tasting
facts you are immune to, yes everything


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Thoughts from the Heart

~ Be not conformed to the world, but be transformed ~
           Rom. 12:2

Monday February 24th, 2020- Poem of the Day

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John Gondolf March 1, 2020 at 5:57 AM A belated congrats on POTD, Brandy, this sonnet leaves one in deep thought. Hugs, John Brandy Nicole March 1, 2020 at 7:22 PM Yes, there is so much to think about here. Thank you John. I appreciate your kind words and congratulations. Hugs, Brandy

Silent One February 29, 2020 at 12:54 PM You wrote a wonderful sonnet and I see you got potd also...Congrats .. Brandy Nicole February 29, 2020 at 7:07 PM Thank you Silent One, for your kind words and congratulations. I appreciate you. ~ Brandy

Edward Ibeh February 28, 2020 at 2:05 PM Terrific poem, Brandy:-) I see that it won p.o.t.d., and deservedly so! Belated congrats to you! Brandy Nicole February 28, 2020 at 6:17 PM Hi Edward, thank you for your wonderful comment. Your kind words and congratulations. I appreciate you. ~ Brandy

Line Gauthier February 27, 2020 at 1:10 AM Lovely poem, Brandy. Brandy Nicole February 27, 2020 at 10:50 AM Thank you Line. I appreciate you and your thoughts. ~ Brandy

Cecilia Macfarlane February 26, 2020 at 11:37 PM Wonderful write and message. Congratulations on POTD, Brandy.. Hugs Brandy Nicole February 27, 2020 at 10:50 AM Your kind words and congratulations are appreciated. Thank you Cecilia. Hugs, Brandy

Charles Messina February 26, 2020 at 7:35 AM A great sonnet with a brilliant message, Brandy. I love this scribble...Belated congrats on POTD. Love & hugs Charlie Brandy Nicole February 26, 2020 at 1:58 PM Thank you Charlie, for your lovely comment, your kind words and congratulations. So many thoughts caress my heart. I appreciate you and your friendship. Hugs, Brandy

John Watt February 25, 2020 at 10:57 AM Brandy, I have to agree with Connie, this is an amazing poem. Always glad to see you wearing your "sonnet hat"! Really powerful in conveying an enduring message and the Romans quote was perfectly aligned with your theme of pursuing truth and avoiding deceit. Happy for you and for the Soup community that this was chosen for POTD... well-deserved ~ John Brandy Nicole February 25, 2020 at 6:23 PM John, I truly humbled by your comment. With everything that is going on in the world. My heart and my mind seems to be everywhere. I respect you and your thoughts. Thank you for being here, for being you. I appreciate the congratulations as well. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Jennifer Proxenos February 25, 2020 at 6:44 AM Nicole congratulations on your wonderful honor of POTD - a breathtaking write kudos my friend Brandy Nicole February 25, 2020 at 1:50 PM Dear Jennifer, I appreciate your thoughts and congratulations. You are so kind. Many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Brandy

Mark Toney February 24, 2020 at 10:48 PM Congratulations on your Poem of the Day, Brandy! ~Mark Brandy Nicole February 25, 2020 at 9:01 AM Thank you Mark. So kind of you to read this scribble of mine, to leave your thoughts upon it. Thank you for the congratulations. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Juanita Smalls February 24, 2020 at 9:13 PM This is a great write Brandy, I could visualize each and every line. I read it when I read my email. Congrats on your poem of the day. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing it. Home run! Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 9:32 PM Hi Juanita, it's so nice to meet you. Thank you so much for your kind words and congratulations. I appreciate you and your thoughts. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Sam Kauffman February 24, 2020 at 11:47 AM Brandy, Congratulations on your POTD - a wonderful sonnet that so beautifully expresses "in it but not of it" with strong imagery! Blessings to you! Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 4:31 PM Dear Sam, you can feel these words so deeply. You are right, there are strong emotions within. You and your thoughts are appreciated. Thank you for the congratulations as well. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Connie Marcum Wong February 24, 2020 at 11:17 AM Congratulations on having this amazing poem honored with POTD Brandy! xxoo Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 4:22 PM Dear Connie, your thoughts and congratulations are appreciated. Thank you for being here, for being you. Hugs, Brandy

Running Wolves February 24, 2020 at 11:01 AM Congratulations on a well deserved POTD... you rock girlie... Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 4:20 PM Smile. Thank you Robert. I don't rock. I am just being me, sharing thoughts from the heart. I appreciate you, your thoughts and congratulations. :) Brandy

Panagiota Romios February 24, 2020 at 10:58 AM Great sonnet, Brandy! Congratulations. Panagiota xx Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 4:19 PM Thank you Panagiota. I appreciate your kind words and congratulations. ~ Brandy

Paula Goldsmith February 24, 2020 at 10:50 AM Congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy your day and win........ Paula Goldsmith February 26, 2020 at 3:42 PM Writing from the heart is the best. One win down & more to come........ Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 3:53 PM Dear Paula, thank you for your kind words and congratulations. I haven't won anything. I am just writing from the heart. My best to you. ~ Brandy

John Lawless February 24, 2020 at 10:41 AM Thanks a lot Brandy, this little gem will haunt me through the day Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 3:52 PM I hope these words don't haunt you throughout your day. Just speaking from the depth of my heart. Thank you John, for your thoughts and congratulations. ~ Brandy

Arturo Michael February 24, 2020 at 8:52 AM A superb Monday morning Brandy...Congratulations on POTD... Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 3:49 PM Your support is appreciated. Thank you Arturo, for your lovely comment and congratulations. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Eve Roper February 24, 2020 at 8:51 AM I love the message you have expressed in the poem, Brandy. Congratulations on POTD. Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 3:35 PM Thank you Eve. Sometimes, simple thoughts hold a deeper meaning. I appreciate you, your kind words and congratulations. Hugs, Brandy

Daniel Turner February 24, 2020 at 8:50 AM Congratulations on POTD, Brandy. Nice to see you honored here. Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 3:33 PM So kind of you to say Daniel. I am still in awe. Your thoughts and congratulations are appreciated. ~ Brandy

Joseph May February 24, 2020 at 8:47 AM Congrats on POTD Brandy Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 3:32 PM Thank you Joseph. Your kind words and congratulations are appreciated. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit February 24, 2020 at 8:19 AM Back with congrats Brandy on poem of the day. Glad to see you in this space. Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 3:31 PM Thank you Vijay. I appreciate you coming back to read this and leave your thoughts upon it. Your congratulations as well. ~ Brandy

Anne-Lise Andresen February 24, 2020 at 7:25 AM - An excellent poem from your heart, Brandy :) - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 3:24 PM Dear Anne-Lise, thank you for your kind words and congratulations. You have a wonderful heart. My best to you. :) Brandy

Charlie Knowlton February 24, 2020 at 6:56 AM Another great, original poem by Brandy. Congrats on POTD…Well deserved. Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 1:59 PM Thank you Charlie. A bit surprised that this scribble of mine is here on Poem of the Day. I appreciate your comment and congratulations. ~ Brandy

Winged Warrior February 24, 2020 at 6:34 AM Don't know if the water is cold or hot...but it's a fun swim lol...your scribbles have turned to sonnets now...Congrats!! on POTD!! Brandy...lovely write my friend...all the best from the Wingster...I need a towel lol :o) Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 1:58 PM I don't know the water temp. Warm. Perhaps. :) Yes, it seems Sonnets are becoming the norm for me. Thank you my Warrior with Wonderful Wings. You need a towel? You always know how to make me smile. Thank you for your thoughts and congratulations. :) Brandy

Besma Riabi Dziri February 24, 2020 at 5:14 AM A tender heart as pure as water.. a deep thought as profound as that very water! A poetess gaining a lot of beauty weathering a world of different languages.. "absorbing all"! and what is spilled but great words of solid and enlightened spirit! Congratulations, dear Brandy, on your POTD honour! A unique piece of Art that brings a lot of light to the soul.. warmest wishes. Love and hugs. Brandy Nicole February 24, 2020 at 1:40 PM Dear Besma, I can always count on you to feel the deep emotions within my heart. You understand completely. Your thoughts caress gently around me. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. I appreciate you. Thank you for the congratulations as well. I am humbled. Hugs, Brandy

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