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The River of Life - POTD

As every drop hath magic of its own, And yet within a river finds its whole, So are our lives of merit all alone, And yet a facet in a greater soul. Or as a shard of light that shines in spring, Within the fabric of the dazzling day; We are like notes with which a choir can sing, But having sung, like notes, we fade away. Strange thing our moment’s glory is not long, Is but a passing glance within the all; So great the wealth of beauty flowing strong, It little cares that you and I shall fall. As when at last the final ember’s gone, A bird is lost, and yet the flock flies on.

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Date: 4/25/2025 11:51:00 AM
A beautiful, profound allegorical canvassing. That last line, literally echoing what I often echo: "Only the worker dies; the work goes on." One. Peace and Love.
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Date: 4/26/2025 12:49:00 PM
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Date: 4/25/2025 9:32:00 AM
Hello Jerrold, congratulations on your beautiful poem getting a POTD win. Well deserved. Wonderfully written. Wishing you a great day and a wonderful weekend, fellow poet.
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Date: 4/25/2025 10:36:00 AM
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Date: 4/11/2025 6:39:00 PM
Hey Jerrold, Wow, nice sonnet! Very skillfully crafted and wonderfully expressive--downright Shakespearean!
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Date: 4/25/2025 10:35:00 AM
Thank you! If you like Shakespearean, I have a sonnet on Romeo and Juliet shipping today.
Date: 3/17/2025 3:37:00 AM
Hello Jerrold, O' how it flows with such beauty. I felt that each line ripples with wisdom of our fleeting yet significant existence. Your POTD is well-deserved! Your poetic gift touches souls, and I'm honored to witness your artistry. Keep shining. Spring Blessings, my Friend, Daniel
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Date: 3/17/2025 3:48:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 9:22:00 PM
"We are like notes with which a choir can sing, But having sung, like notes, we fade away" - Classical philosophy of life is illustrated in a very beautiful poetical way. Congratulations!
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Date: 3/17/2025 3:48:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 7:01:00 PM
A pleasure to read. Congratulations on POTD ~ Anne :-)
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Date: 3/17/2025 3:47:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:39:00 PM
Congrats on a fine poem to get POTD. Made me think of the Bard.
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Date: 3/17/2025 3:45:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:20:00 PM
That is beautiful. Thank you.
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Date: 3/17/2025 3:44:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 4:42:00 PM
' like notes, we fade away, ' and ' our moment’s glory is not long. ' This thought holds so much truth. It reminds me of James 4:14. Our life being like a vapor, appearing for a little time and then vanishing away. Precious our moments, indeed. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations Jerrold, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:09:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 10:33:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD! Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:08:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 10:18:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Congratulations on your POTD win. Great Ending.... Have a fun/blessed day as you write away............
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:07:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 8:03:00 AM
Truly a lovely sonnet, with a memorable conclusion. Congratulations on POTD! ~ Gershon
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:07:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:44:00 AM
Yes. The flock flies on... while (if a believer) we wait for them in paradise. SDG. Congratulations on POTD. God bless you, love, Gina
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:06:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:02:00 AM
Sir, you are a poet indeed. Wonderful writing. So encouraging to see quality verse rewarded with POTD. Congrats and God bless.
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:06:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 4:58:00 AM
Dear Jerrold, Congratulations on this well composed exquisite poem, "The River of Life". so rich in wisdom and metaphors. I absolutely need to fav this one! Blessings to you ..
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:05:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 4:49:00 AM
WOW....beautifully done Jerrold, that final couplet wraps it in an ever passing moment.
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:05:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 4:33:00 AM
Jerrold, a great poem, true to life, love the ending. Congratulations on POTD.
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:04:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 4:09:00 AM
A beautifully written Sonnet Jerrold. Congratulations on your POTD...Maria
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:04:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 3:47:00 AM
Hello Jerroid, congratulations on your POTD win with your beautifully written poem. A great piece. Wishing you a peaceful day.
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:03:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 3:44:00 AM
wise words indeed, i especially like the ending of the poem. many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan x
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:02:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 3:29:00 AM
- Beautiful written, Jerrold :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) -
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Date: 3/16/2025 5:00:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 3:23:00 AM
Hi, Jerrold. Congratulations on your poem being recognized as today's POTD. Your final couplet could stand alone. Well penned.
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Date: 3/16/2025 4:58:00 PM
Thank you! I do have some two-line poems, but I am glad this fit into a bigger picture.
Date: 3/16/2025 2:02:00 AM
A beautiful sonnet worthy of potd! Congratulations!
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Date: 3/16/2025 4:57:00 PM
Thank you! This is one of the few sonnets I have composed, I will have to give the form more attention.
Date: 3/16/2025 1:37:00 AM
Beautiful! A deep, spiritual poem, recognising oneness. Hope this is widely read. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Jerrold
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Date: 3/16/2025 4:56:00 PM
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Date: 3/16/2025 12:33:00 AM
A verse of wisdom Jerrold, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom
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Date: 3/16/2025 4:55:00 PM
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