Paula Goldsmith Poet Free verse

The Prismatic Self --- POTD ---

"Poetry is important to the writer but I feel it is all about the reader." 
By Poet

Today as I open up my computer what will I see,
a contest looking back at me?
As I read the rules I must decide is this one for me,
or will it haunt me if I turn it away?
No mask needed to read the many rules,
I am only writing when the words flood my creativity.
My ego must sit upon a shelf watching,
but not a word to be whispered or said.
Win or lose I have tried my very best,
not knowing what the judge is looking for.
My purpose is to first write for my readers,
only when they love my writings do I feel I am a winner.
I keep returning to the contest page over and over,
in hopes to learn how to become a better writer.
Poetry is the language of a human poet’s heart, 
mind and soul writing away.

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Valsa George May 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM You have expressed your opinions on poetry contest most sincerely. Win or lose is not our concern. Are we sincere in our attempt and do our readers like our poems... that's what matters. With some sponsors of contests, I have never been a winner even once. But still I keep writing. Beautifully written dear Paula. I missed seeing your POTD. Belated Congratulations! Paula Goldsmith May 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. Everyone has made me very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Belated Congratulations. No worries, you are here now and that is great. Glad you found this to be, Beautifully written. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away...........

Bj Legros Kelley May 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM Wow Paula! You sure did prove this was worth writing, it resonates with many! Congratulations on your POTD! Paula Goldsmith May 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. Everyone has made me very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations and for your WOW. Glad you enjoyed my fun write. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away...........

Crystol Woods May 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM Perfectly and succinctly said Paula! And POTD!!!! WOOHOO!!! you've said this so simply yet profoundly. I hope it's in the winner circle! Xo Paula Goldsmith May 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. Everyone has made my day and week very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations and for your hope it's in the winner circle. That would be great. Glad you enjoyed this write. Have a blessed day writing away...........

Panagiota Romios May 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM Congratulations, Pange Excellent.. well I wrote you a letter on Sunday and I guess you’ve been busy so that’s why I haven’t heard from you.. So please read my soupmail. Thanks you Congrats again. PR Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, Excellent. I have been very busy. I will check Soupmail now. Have a blessed day writing away...........

Michael Tor May 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM Dear Paula congratulations for your POTD ben busy away from the Soup come back occasionaly glad to see you win this. God bless you... Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." I know you are very busy. This stop over from you means a lot. Also Thank You for Your Congratulations. Have a blessed day writing away............

Brandy Nicole May 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM Dear Paula, if your words connect with those reading them, then you're a great writer. Contests may help with creativity and forms, but that's about it. Writing from the heart makes you a winner, every time. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Also Thank You for Your Congratulations and for your best. Yes, it is all about the words from the heart. Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away............

Kim Rodrigues May 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM You are real in your poetry. Fun to try different forms and stretch yourself. Congrats, Paula, on POTD! Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Also Thank You for Your Congratulations. Yes, it is fun to try different forms and stretch as a writer. Have a blessed day writing away............

Malabika Ray Choudhury May 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM Heartfelt congratulations, Dear Paula, on your POTD. "Poetry is the language of a human poet’s heart, mind and soul writing away." This is very true, Paula! Poetry must come from your soul. My love and best wishes are with you ~ Mala Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Also Thank You for Your Heartfelt Congratulations, your love and best wishes. This means a lot to me. Have a blessed day writing away............

I Am Anaya May 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM Back with congralutions on your POTD Paula! :) Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come back over to read and write again on "The Prismatic Self." I always enjoy seeing you here. Thank You for Your Congratulations. Have a blessed day writing away............

Daisy Meadows May 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM A lovely poem!!Congratulations on your POTD.Well done. Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, A lovely poem. Have a blessed day writing away...........

Ink Empress May 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM You are an amazing poetess dear paula, and youv expressed here so sincerely and we see how kind and generous you are and how you write always from you heart! This is no exception, definitely a very soulful poem! Pleasure reading this! Best wishes! Congratulations on receiving POTD. Sending you light always Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self" and for your very kind words. Thank You for Your Congratulations and Best wishes. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Besma Riabi Dziri May 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM So beautiful and heartwarming the language of your heart, Paula! A pleasure to read you! Congratulations on a well deserved POTD honour! Best regards. God bless you. Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, beautiful and heartwarming the language of my heart. Yes, it is the language of my heart. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

John Lawless May 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM my poetic mantra has always been "DON'T FIGHT IT...WRITE IT....Nicely done Paula. Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 10:08 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, Nicely done. Oh yes, I am with you, Write It. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Heidi Sands May 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM Congratulations for this excellent POTD. I love it. A fave! Blessings . Enjoy :) Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be an, excellent POTD. I love it. I see fav??? WOW!!! Thanks a million. Hugs... Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM 5/4/2025 ~ -POTD ~ The Prismatic Self ~ Written:5/2/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet.......

Hilda Greenhough May 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM This is another wonderful POTD. It's a great read. Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Glad you found this to be, a great read. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Paul Callus May 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM Congratulations on p.o.t.d. award, Paula!! Contests can be a source of inspiration, then it's up to us to come up with something special that will please readers and sponsors alike. ~ Best regards // paul Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. I do find the contests to be a great source of inspiration to write on. They make my mind work. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Maria Williams May 4, 2025 at 6:41 AM Beautifully stated Paula. Congratulations on your awesome POTD...Hugs Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, Beautifully stated. Hugs... Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Benjamin Bartley May 4, 2025 at 6:20 AM Nicely said. One of the things I really like about Poetrysoup is the contests held by members. Thanks for sharing! Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, Nicely said. Yes, the contests are nice to have to learn from. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Deb M May 4, 2025 at 5:41 AM Congratulations on POTD Paula for such a lovely feel good poem! Debx Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, a lovely feel good poem. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Unseeking Seeker May 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM Back again with warmest congratulations on POTD, Paula Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come back over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self" again. It is always great to see you. Thank You for Your Congratulations. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Robert James Liguori May 4, 2025 at 5:06 AM What a charming poem!!! Made my day!!! Congratulations on POTD Paula, you are the best! Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self" and for your kind words. Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, a charming poem!!! Made my day!!! I am so glad I could make your day. Be Happy... Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Anne-Lise Andresen May 4, 2025 at 4:47 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Paula :) - hugs Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Hugs... Have a blessed day and weekend writing away............

Tania Kitchin May 4, 2025 at 3:53 AM Paula, a wonderfully penned creative poem. Congratulations on POTD. Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self." Thank You for Your Congratulations. Glad you found this to be, a wonderfully penned creative poem. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away...........

Lin Lane May 4, 2025 at 2:49 AM Congratulations on your potd, Paula. Not only are your poems prismatic, but your comments are like prismed light to many of us. Thank you for being so thoughtful. Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM I am very honored for this wonderful POTD. "Thank You" to Soup and to My Readers. You have made my day very happy. I am glad you could come over to read and write on "The Prismatic Self" and for your very kind words. Also Thank You for Your Congratulations. Have a blessed day and weekend writing away............

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