The Secret Ingredient

L ~ is for the life we share on planet earth

                           O ~ is for the natural wonders of our universe

                           V ~ is for the voyage taken beyond the stars 

                       E ~ is for the eternal fire within our hearts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Brul Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 4:48 AM
Very nice,, Without that secret ingredient anything will be tasteless.
Foster Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 1:07 AM
I come back to this one... it stands out to me... Ann
Michael Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 7:53 AM
I'm going to make a poster...When I do I will send one for you...
Krutsinger Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 2:48 AM
I love your V - the "voyage taken beyond the stars" as I feel I take this voyage every night in my dreams.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 1:24 PM
Hello Arturo Micheal, I like this poem. I like how you made a poem from the word love. Have a nice day my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 3, 2019 at 8:37 AM
So cute, how you did this! I L-O-V-E it! Congratulations on POTD!
Michael Avatar
September 4, 2019 at 5:47 AM
Thank you Kim...
Reid Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 8:02 AM
MICHAEL- THIS IS SO AWESOME! GREAT JOB.
Michael Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 12:06 PM
Thank you Linda...Very Kind of you...
There Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 12:17 AM
Love your LOVE acrostic... The secret ingredient, indeed.
Michael Avatar
September 2, 2019 at 12:06 PM
Thank you...Nice to hear from you...Hello Dear
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Oh, this is beautiful, and I see it's a POTD--Congrats, sorry I missed it ~ Aloha William
Michael Avatar
August 28, 2019 at 1:23 PM
Thanks for stopping by William...All the best
May Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 10:20 AM
Hopefully action will be taken to save the planet..
Michael Avatar
August 28, 2019 at 1:22 PM
Maybe...the forces of good may save it...maybe not...Thanks Joseph
Messina Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 6:19 AM
Great acrostic Arturo...Congrats on POTD my friend.
Michael Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 10:02 AM
You're right..."acrostic" Thanks Charles
Foster Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 10:56 AM
eternal fire... I love that... Ann
Michael Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 10:02 AM
Forever...
Ashley Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 7:12 PM
Love is all encompassing, dear Arturo, and your tender poem captures its essence beautifully. Ethereal and inspiring. Congratulations on your wonderful and well deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always, mon ami.. ~Susan
Michael Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 7:34 PM
Thank you Susan...All the best to you my friend...
One Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 2:34 PM
Congrats on potd..
Michael Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 7:33 PM
All the best SO
Mcgee Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 12:50 PM
LOVE! well said and congrats on POTD
Michael Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 7:32 PM
Thank you Jeanne...Very nice of you...
Goldsmith Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 12:29 PM
"Wonderful" A few letters with many words said.
Michael Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 7:32 PM
Thank you Paula...All the best
Allison Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 5:07 PM
I LOVE your poem Arturo, many congratulations on your POTD:-) Hugs Jan xx
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:13 PM
I made it for a poster in my bedroom...A lovely response...Thank you Jan...And a wonderful weekend to you
Proxenos Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 4:35 PM
Arturo, what a splendid poem - you describe LOVE in 4 lines and in such poetic grace - congratulations my dear friend on been awarded poem of the day - God Bless, Hugs, Jenny.
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:16 PM
Dankie vir jou vriendelike woorde...Always good to hear from you...like a fresh breeze...
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 4:17 PM
Back to congratulate you on your wonderful deserving POTD honor Arturo! xxoo
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:19 PM
Very sweet of you...A lovely weekend to you and yours...
Mcconnell Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 3:21 PM
Lovely piece Arturo, Congrats on POTD too.
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:21 PM
Thank you Gordon...A good weekend to you...
Kitchin Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 2:19 PM
Wonderful, congratulations on POTD!
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:22 PM
Thank you Tania...All the best
Sands Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 2:11 PM
Congratulations for POTD Arturo! :)
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:22 PM
Thank you Heidi
Thompson Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 1:58 PM
Nice work Arturo. Love is the most important ingredient. Excellent! Ron
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:24 PM
Thank you Ronald...Very kind of you...
Nicole Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 1:43 PM
When Love touches the heart, everything makes sense. Such a wonderful feeling indeed. Your thoughts reach the Sky! This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. Congratulations Arturo, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:28 PM
My favorite Brandy... thank you...may all the best become to you....
Warrior Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 11:52 AM
Beautiful in its simplicity...Congrats!! on POTD!! Arturo...nice turn at the helm of love...^WW^ :o)
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 12:07 PM
I don't know too many complicated words...if I did I probable would use them...Thanks WW...I like what your doing with your poetry...All the best
Riabi Dziri Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 11:08 AM
Congratulations, Arturo, on your POTD! Indeed, the secret of Life is Love! The core of every single Beauty on earth! A well deserved honour and recognition.. a great pleasure to read. Blessings.
Michael Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 12:02 PM
Thank you Besma... We need our planet clean and natural...All the best to you and yours
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