The Trophy That Counts









        Write for the pure joy of
        writing.
        Sing and dance your own
        word songs.
        It matters not,the applause
        you get.....
        If you really, really like your
        poems, it's like holding a
        beloved pet!
        Your gift is from God above.
        So coffee up,and settle down.
           
        Leave all vanity behind!
        And when the day's sun is at rest,
        God will give you His sparkling trophy,
        For you, doing your very poetic best!


                 4/9/2021
                   ~4~
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De Beaulieu Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 12:50 PM
Hello Panagiota, this is very up lifting for poets, new and not. Hugs Darlene xx
Lindley Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 9:15 PM
I fully agree my friend. As always your poetry shines with truth , good sense, clear and great message and depth. A fav.. God bless...
Lindley Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 7:47 AM
I fully understand, having myself felt that same way many times. Just know that your poetry is real, is perfectly fine as you present it. It is you. Those that criticize most often do so with malice and a desire to limit the appeal of the the poet they target. Basic human nature at play. Dark, devious and selfish to the nth degree, imho. God bless..
Romios Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 11:21 PM
Hello dear friend. Great to see you again. I have been sick and avoiding the minefields here')) destroying other poets in post, is not new here.Who wants to post a thing? One wants to cut off all comments. That's how I feel
Sands Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:54 PM
I agree. Enjoy !!
Romios Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 11:23 PM
Heidi, thank you..I turned my SOUPMAIL back on. Be joyful. Pangie
Romios Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 2:39 PM
So glad You agree, sweet Heidi. Pangie xx
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 12:37 PM
Hello Panagiota, yes write to your hearts content. Be proud of what you create. Because it cam from your pen first before you submitted it. Hugs Darlene xx
Romios Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 1:06 AM
Yes, DARLENE. - long friendship. New one Wings to me Childhood. I had A super one, Only part of it in here. But a good one SWEET DREAMS. PANGIE
De Beaulieu Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 3:59 PM
Your welcome Panagiotas with appreciatetion and long friendship. hugs Darlene xx
Romios Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:59 PM
Darlene, What a wonderful comment! Appreciate or long friendship... Hugs, Pangie xxoo
Merryman Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 9:58 AM
Good advice, Pangie! Blessings, Kim M
Romios Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:55 PM
Have a great weekend, KIM XX
Gilmour Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 3:43 AM
Dearest Panagiota your words as always move me, for they are always so alive as your personality shines through. I love your line 'If you really, really like your poems, it's like holding a beloved pet! This is a FAVE for me ~ thank you for putting a smile on my face... With love and hugs from Ann xx
Romios Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:53 PM
Greetings Ann. CONDOLENES ON THE LOSS OF PRINCE PHILLIP. What a fine man!. I am no hot shot Poet. I just post daily as others do, and it s a joy. Thank you for FAVIng this. I have many that I wrote and were never ever commented on, it's Ok, tho.Theu are dear to me!)) I am blah you are one of my very dew friends here. I love and a appreciate you all.. Thank you, dear Annn PANAGIOTA XX
Cunningham Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 2:16 AM
If you write something you've already won, contests are secondary, they just give you inspiration sometimes. Tom
Romios Avatar
April 10, 2021 at 1:35 PM
Thanks Tom. I see how to win trophies. Don't write poetry. Just comment a lot and then write a winner? This won't work for me. I have to make a choice. Either one or the other.....bummer. Between poor vision and one finger typing....a problem Add, being unabashedly Honest? I hang myself. ))) Pangie
Mchattie Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Such is our lot. But a little validation is always nice. Have a great night my friend.
Romios Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 8:11 PM
Hello again David, we are a special group! It takes some inner transformation to validate yourself. I looked at some of my early, old poetry that is quite good with no comments at all. I don't know why I kept going. You must comment a Lot to get others to read you. From what I hear, the attitude is. IF YOU DON'T READ ME, I DON'T READ.YOU. Iused th spend 13 hours a day commenting. My eyes can no longer take it. I used to be number 3 on the community board.Cannot do anymore! I don't like this limitation.did you come here for COMNENTS. Trophies OR to write poetry.i know you are a knockout poet All The Time...not to be a hit with a masterpiece and wow, people.yuk. Do you think the Bard needed the OK on each poem! I don't think so....just keep writing.. Pangie xxx I gave up on comments.....SOUPMAIL
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