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THE WISH - POTD

POTD 23rd Nov 2023

THE WISH

As the softer rose shades of twilight fades
With a heartfelt gravity, darkness descends
Oblivious to the North winds stinging bite
‘Neath this star-speckled sky, his devotion extends

to that quintessential ‘Component of Time’ that stills
surrendering to the moment, most mortals miss
In this mystical flash of sweet dispose
His ardent wish for her ~ An ‘Immortal Rose’

His Mother ~ so graciously accepting her thorns
Qualms have not stolen her persona, its joy
Unbent by toil, a conqueror of storms
A courageous heroine in the eyes of her boy

Why can’t love embodied in rose petals last?
In solemn simplicity, a child’s query gets passed
Swathe in crystalline warmth from a galaxy far
Gifted Immortality is borne ~ on wings of a star

Copyright © Maria Williams | Year Posted 2023

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Jennifer Proxenos

June 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM

You have a gift my dear friend and this rich gift explodes with intensity within all your poems and songs - love the imagery between mother and child and love the bond that should always exist between mother and child. Congratulations on your honor of your poem been chosen as POTD, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

November 27, 2023 at 4:53 AM

Maria, your poem is a touching tribute to the enduring love and admiration between a mother and her child. Your use of vivid imagery and emotive language beautifully captures the essence of this bond, making the poem a truly heartfelt read. - Blessings, Daniel

November 26, 2023 at 5:37 AM

Hopeful and peaceful Maria

Richard Lamoureux

November 25, 2023 at 4:59 PM

I see as well that it is POTD. A big hug and congratulations. I commend the judges on their excellent taste.

Richard Lamoureux

November 25, 2023 at 4:58 PM

This is so magical. Love it!

November 25, 2023 at 4:24 AM

Dear Maria, first of all, congratulations on receiving also POTD for this gem, and i must say the way you’ve painted imagery throughout this is so feminine, as in very delicate and soft and so touching, I absolutely love the rhymes too and how you’ve started the poem too is so very captivating. “ Why can’t love embodied in rose petals last? In solemn simplicity, a child’s query gets passed“ so heartfelt and soulfully divine. The way you express is beyond impeccable. A fave for me definitely

November 24, 2023 at 6:24 AM

Indeed worthy of POTD! Beautiful! Love: quintessential ‘Component of Time and the question at the end. Fave

November 24, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Thank you so much Kim, for your visit and comment. So glad you like THE WISH poem and video. Also thanks for the Fave Hugs

November 24, 2023 at 1:57 AM

Lovely poetry Maria, congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the day… Belle

November 24, 2023 at 4:16 AM

Thank you so much Belle, for your visit and wishes. I'm so glad you liked the video poem. Hugs

November 24, 2023 at 12:16 AM

Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.

November 24, 2023 at 12:28 AM

Thanks so much, Jeanette. Appreciate it...Hugs

November 23, 2023 at 7:44 PM

A wonderful poem, " softer rose shades of twilight fades" I love the image. Congratulations on POTD.

November 24, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Thanks so much dear Eve, so glad you liked it. Hugs

Mystic Rose Rose

November 23, 2023 at 3:16 PM

This is so well done, it leaves stunned in silence. :) congrats on POTD dear heart

November 24, 2023 at 12:04 AM

Thanks so much, lovely Vie, so good to see you; thanks so much for the support here and on FB my sweet friend. Lots of Love

November 23, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Hearty Congratulations on your well earned POTD, Maria, with this so lovely poem.

November 24, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Thanks so much Sotto. So glad you liked it. Greatly appreciated ...Hugs

November 23, 2023 at 1:22 PM

Dear Maria, This is a lovely POTD. Congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Enjoyed..

November 24, 2023 at 12:06 AM

I wish you and your family the same dear Nancy. Thanks so much for the lovely visit and comment...Hugs

Christina Bowring

November 23, 2023 at 12:56 PM

Many congratulations dear Maria on POTD with this truly beautiful poem full of exquisite lines. Love the image of the rose and the last line especially. A very touching, tender write and a joy to read. Thank you for sharing your immense talent. Hugs and smiles :):)

November 24, 2023 at 12:10 AM

Thanks so much, dear Christina; so glad you liked it. My narrator brought it to life, he's a lovely person who happens to be the backup singer for Cliff Richard. Lots of love and hugs

November 23, 2023 at 12:05 PM

Maria, congratulations on POTD.

November 24, 2023 at 12:11 AM

Thank you so much Tania, I appreciate your support and lovely visit...Hugs

November 23, 2023 at 8:25 AM

I enjoyed your heartfelt poetry, Maria. Thank you for sharing your loving thoughts with us through your eloquent poetry, my friend. Congratulation on your poem receiving the POTD honor. Enjoy your special day of recognition. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

November 24, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Thanks so much, dear Bill, my pleasure sharing my work, I feel I must give credit to my narrator David, he brought it to life.. A very talented actor and singer, also a backup singer to Cliff Richard. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Lots of love

Victor Buhagiar

November 23, 2023 at 7:13 AM

Back with big congratulations for a well-deserved POTD. Victor xxx

November 24, 2023 at 12:15 AM

Thanks so much, dearest Victor. Love and hugs

November 23, 2023 at 7:11 AM

"on wings of a star, rose petals last." Because in a dream, anything is possible. Your thoughts are beautiful, tender and emotional, all at the same time. So thankful for my mother and her unconditional love. Congratulations Maria, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

November 24, 2023 at 12:18 AM

How lovely to see you dear Brandy, so glad you liked it. Your Mum sounds wonderful, all the Angels that touch us. We are so fortunate. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours...lots of love

November 23, 2023 at 6:37 AM

A distant star makes a wish come true. Wonderful write Maria, Congrats on POTD

November 24, 2023 at 12:19 AM

Thanks so much Joseph, wonderful to see you. Hugs

Linda Alice Fowler

November 23, 2023 at 6:33 AM

Very lovely write Maria. Congratulations on the honor of your POTD! :)

November 24, 2023 at 12:19 AM

Thanks so much Linda, so happy that you liked it. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith

November 23, 2023 at 6:29 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. "THE WISH" is a lovely write. I enjoyed reading this one. I love flowers. I love pick roses the best. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..............

November 24, 2023 at 12:22 AM

Thanks so much, dear Paula; so glad you liked it. Roses are the best, there's something so magical about them. Have a lovely Thanksgiving Hugs

November 23, 2023 at 5:44 AM

Congratulations Maria on POTD!! Nice to meet you also!! Debx

November 24, 2023 at 12:23 AM

It is lovely to meet you Deb; thanks so much for the visit and lovely comment. Appreciate it ..Hugs

Regina Mcintosh

November 23, 2023 at 5:32 AM

Wonderful poem. Just love it. God bless you and congrats on POTD - AND - Happy Thanksgiving. Love, Gina

November 24, 2023 at 12:30 AM

Thanks so much dear Regina. God bless you and your family and Happy Thanksgiving to you too...Hugs

November 23, 2023 at 5:27 AM

Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Maria. Glad to see you in this space. Enjoy your special day today.

November 24, 2023 at 12:30 AM

Thanks so much, dear Vijay. I appreciate your support always...Hugs

Charles Messina

November 23, 2023 at 5:00 AM

Fab' Maria. Mother's love is truly the best. Happy to see this a POTD! A wonderful Thanksgiving treat :) Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Hugs Charlie

November 24, 2023 at 12:32 AM

Thanks so much, dear Charlie. I appreciate your support always both here and FB my friend...Hugs

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