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11/15/23

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POEM OF THE DAY 5/23/23

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Be happy in the moment, that's enough.
Each moment is all we need.
Quote —Mother Teresa

Whatever the offerings of time may bring Whatever song my heart chooses to sing On life’s small pursuit I shall meditate Elysian splendor around me, I appreciate The simplicities of pastoral living unfurl I’m graced in your stellar light, a cosmic pearl Serene contemplation, moments well spent A transcend of intellect, I pursue contentment Humbled, a mochila drapes my shoulders Now weightless, old tomes heavy as boulders Once laden with Maslow's hierarchy of needs The cause of sight itself as Plato laid the seeds Streets of an unclean soulless city no more Once blemished and ugly as a repellant eyesore Until this vacant shell had found release, acceptance paralleled an inner peace A new perspective can only see the beauty of the craftsmanship and the ingenuity On this celestial hike I embrace “carpe diem” A lesson learned in this hour spans a millennium The power and value of each moment however brief, I walk along as an exponent Unfurling love that rids me of my emptiness Colloquially speaking I have found happiness

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/28/2023 9:51:00 AM

- Back with a congratulations on your winning poem, Anaya :) - hugs

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/28/2023 10:08:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise! xhugsx

Constance La France

Date: 5/27/2023 9:13:00 AM

Anaya, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poem with us in my Writing Challenge, well done, I love the image too, congratulations !

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/27/2023 10:41:00 AM

Constance, I am overjoyed to have been chosen on your grand list of winners, and to share in your wonderful contests. Image of me five years ago on Hollywood bl. on my way to Griffith Park Observatory (hiking days). ;D xhugsx and blessings!

Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 5/26/2023 3:39:00 PM

Every time I read one of your poems it's like enjoying the simplest form of happiness times infinity! Congratulations on poem of the day and your first place well deserved. Thank you also for the wonderful friendship you show me! Warmly A.S.

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/26/2023 7:32:00 PM

Thank you, A.S.! I will cherish your remarks and keep them in my treasure chest of my most valued reviews. In the golden chain of friendship, you may always consider me a link. xhugsx~Anaya

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/25/2023 3:40:00 PM

Wow! Anaya, The quote inspired you to pen a well-written write on "choosing to be happy in the moment." Congratulations on getting the poem of the day and your 1st place win. You deserved them both. Have a great day;-) Alexis

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/25/2023 5:13:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis! Enjoy your evening- Xhugsx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/24/2023 2:53:00 AM

Live for the moment, everything will fall into place, congratulations Anaya on the honour of POTD. Greetings from Norway, land of the midnight sun. Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/24/2023 10:29:00 PM

I will

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/24/2023 9:18:00 AM

Thank you, Tom! Wow, land of the midnight sun sounds lovely. Say hi to Anne-Lise for me. ;D

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/24/2023 12:20:00 AM

Anaya you deserve a standing ovation for this wonderful creation, one of the best I’ve ever read. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/24/2023 9:25:00 AM

Belle Bellevue, those are the sweetest words I've ever heard from a poetess, wordsmith of your caliber. I am so grateful, Thank you! Xhugsx

Arlo Parker

Date: 5/23/2023 9:55:00 PM

Contemplation can be hours spent in euphoric understatement of lives lived, lives spent, lives drempt. Revel in such moments of clarity and foresight. A personal revelation. POTD 2 be sure.

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/24/2023 9:40:00 AM

For me it was the hikes I once reveled in, it was painful at first, pondering, wandering, then it awoken something spiritual inside, meditation made me see. It's great physical therapy! Thank you, Arlo! xhugsx

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/23/2023 6:06:00 PM

"Whatever the offerings of time may bring, I shall meditate," and the "splendor around me; I appreciate." And that's how it should be. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations Anaya, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 6:15:00 PM

Thank you so much Brandy! Your thoughts are so warm and are greatly appreciated. Xhugsx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/23/2023 5:50:00 PM

Ohm so glad I found this outstanding POTD, Congratulations dear soul sister, What a great wat to celebrate Sfing and the joy of the moment, Apologies I am late. Panagiota x.x

Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/23/2023 6:33:00 PM

Oh, cool, it entered with no validation code.I had sent you a soup about it Sticking together here is important.))) Pangie xx

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 6:13:00 PM

Panagiota, thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts with me today, we soul sister's stick together, through anything with courage and love. Thank you, Pangie enjoy your evening! Xhugsx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/23/2023 1:34:00 PM

Congratulations, Anaya, on POTD! Very nice!

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 6:08:00 PM

I meant "I appreciate you and the honor of the day!"

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 2:41:00 PM

Thank you, Kim! I appreciate the honor of the day. Xhugsx

Susan Lawrence

Date: 5/23/2023 12:55:00 PM

Dear Anya , Big congratulations on your POTD! Beautiful writing and so much depth ! I love ~ Unfurling love that rids me of my emptiness - and I am graced in Your stellar light, a cosmic pearl ! Wonderful emotion and imagery. Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 1:30:00 PM

Thank you, so much, Susan! :) Xhugsx

Robert Gorelick

Date: 5/23/2023 12:49:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD! Amply demonstrates the wonders and mystery of true contentment, never take these blessings for granted. Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 1:27:00 PM

What we are is God's gift to us, what we become is our gift to God! Thank you, Robert Xhugsx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/23/2023 11:44:00 AM

All we need is love, said John and Yoko. I think they were right, a/t/e/o/t/day. (At the beginning o/t/day -- maybe not so much). Congrats on POTD!!

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 1:23:00 PM

Thank you, John!—Yoko Thank you, Gershon! lol

Stephan McBride

Date: 5/23/2023 9:52:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD, wonderful inspiring write, love it

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 10:22:00 AM

Thank you, Stephen! I appreciate your kind comments xhugsx ~Have a nice day!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/23/2023 8:55:00 AM

Anaya, congratulations on POTD!

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 10:20:00 AM

Thank you, Tania! xhugsx

Joseph May

Date: 5/23/2023 8:52:00 AM

Wonderful write, Congrats on POTD

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 10:19:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph! xhugsx

Bill Baker

Date: 5/23/2023 6:47:00 AM

A FAV for my list, Anaya. Congratulations on this eloquent poem! Your words flowed so smoothly and the wisdom was a steady downpour. It brought peace to my soul and for that I am thankful to you for sharing your poetic gift, my dear friend. I am blessed to know you through your poetry, Bill

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 8:42:00 AM

Thank you, Bill! Your kind words are highly appreciated, especially if I can reach out and touch a poet friend. It's a good feeling ~Have a nice day! xhugsx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/23/2023 5:21:00 AM

Hello I Am Anaya, Congratulations on tht POTD. Good luck in the contest. Enjoy your day. my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/27/2023 11:36:00 AM

Hello I Am AynaYA, kisses & hugs. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/23/2023 10:36:00 AM

Hello I Am Anya, you are welcome. my friend. Hugs. xI will. You have a nice day to. |Darlene/

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 8:34:00 AM

Thank you, Darlene! A very nice surprise, I appreciate your nice comments ~xhugsx Have a nice day!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 5/23/2023 5:20:00 AM

Sincerest Congratulations, Dear Anaya! An exemplary poem with deep feelings, masterfully penned! Contentment is bliss! It's not easy to say "Colloquially speaking I have found happiness" - you are not only a stellar poet, you are a strong soul!

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 8:20:00 AM

Thank you, Malabika! Simple subtleties of life are most profoundly appreciated and felt. Thank you for your kind comments and congratulations~Anaya

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 5/23/2023 4:55:00 AM

Superb poem, masterfully summed up in the concluding couplet ~ warmest congratulations on POTD, Anaya

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 8:31:00 AM

Thank you, US! I am most appreciative of your kind thoughts and congratulations ~xhugsx

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/23/2023 2:36:00 AM

Back with congratulations Anaya, on your very beautiful happy poem, more than deserving of POTD, cheers David

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 8:27:00 AM

Thank you, David! I appreciate your kind words & congratulations. It is a nice surprise! xhugsx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/23/2023 1:34:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD. Very deserving. Your arguments are top-class.

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 8:25:00 AM

Thank you, Victor! I am honored to receive your congratulations~ xhugsx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/23/2023 1:29:00 AM

- A lovely poem ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d. and best wishes in the contest, Anaya :) - hugs

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/23/2023 8:21:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise! xhugsx

David Mchattie

Date: 5/22/2023 1:12:00 PM

Life is a wonder with so much to appreciate even if we are lacking in understanding of the big picture. Well written my friend. I do love a good rhyme. Have a great day.

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/22/2023 4:13:00 PM

Thank you, David! I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. Thank you- Enjoy your evening:)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 5/22/2023 12:02:00 PM

Anaya...am reading a book by Tea Obreht "A Tiger's Wife"....only able to absorb a few pages at a time then need to set it down & came here to refresh ..your poem... transcendent like the story in this book...life, present moment, beyond life (40 days of uncertain soul travel) our minds only comprehending only glimpses of truth, is very intensely deep & beautiful! jamesy

I Am Anaya
Date: 5/22/2023 4:08:00 PM

Thank you, James! The book sounds interesting, I shall look it up. Your thoughts are appreciated~Anaya