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There are times……. And they are daily, when I-say, I will not pen anything , anymore!. But then…then a comment comes in, and leads me back to the rosy Poetry Soup’s front door! At times, I ponder, it is just sheer madness! Or, do I pen out of love of life, including. …. the pathos, the sadness. It’s all a mystery to me at this point. Friends that were close, like vapor disappear. Worse, becoming friends with my worst enemies here! They become bombs, like Hiroshima and that friendship blown to Smitherrens. Just like a destroyed building in a war zone, a destroyed chimney stands amongst the rubble. At times like this, I wonder…,who can I trust my heart to? Because……that is where my poetry springs from and is about! Certailnly, not from a form!! Do I get read! Yes! Comments …sparse and very few but highly valued, And those souls I highly cherish!! Because they spring from hearts, so. very true! In appreciation, Panagiota

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Date: 1/24/2023 12:24:00 AM
Beware of trolls in sheep's clothing, you get rid of one and another appears. Glad it's sorted, soupmail later. Tom
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/24/2023 9:58:00 AM
Lol…he did come in sheep’s clothing. Not being read much, who cares? Now I know how to castrate them. Will check soupmail. Ty. Pangie xx
Date: 1/23/2023 9:49:00 PM
It only takes a very few to matter, Pangie. ~:o]
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Date: 1/23/2023 10:05:00 PM
Those very few. Do matter to me.like people on this list. Manipulators are similar to trolls. Only poets run in groups and if you don’t belong, you don’t. Simple as that. I can tell you beforehand the long list who will never sign my POTDs. Watch next time I get one.)) Pangie xo
Date: 1/23/2023 11:04:00 AM
A wonderful write. I love this one. Blessings........Write On............
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Date: 1/23/2023 9:59:00 PM
Paula, will be reading you today. The troll had to be destroyed first. Glad you liked this, we all have hearts. Needless to embarass other poets, signs of mental illness. But the mentally ill are masters at manipulation of innocent souls I see it here daily. They eat the gullible who kiss their fins(( Pangie xo
Date: 1/23/2023 9:44:00 AM
"At times like this, I wonder…,who can I trust my heart to? Because……that is where my poetry springs from and is about!" -- I hear you. We trust our hearts, that is nearest to God. I also often have doubts...all writers do I believe -- poetry like wet tissue, with the weight of humanity hovering critically over.
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 1/23/2023 10:26:00 AM
Joe, quite the comment. Wow! In appreciation, dear reader. Pangie Xx
Date: 1/23/2023 8:09:00 AM
there are certainly a few iron fists wearing velvet gloves around here..good poem!
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Date: 1/23/2023 8:36:00 AM
You are a joy, crack me up, and tell the truth in one sentence. Simply, amazing! Pangie xx
Date: 1/23/2023 7:55:00 AM
Great write, I remember in school when 2 kids would just hate each other then finally one day just fight and after that become best friends, I have seen this many times, there have been so many days I just come on here to encourage poets , I know these are the thinkers in the world, but I will just be like I can just write a poem from what I gained in their poem from encouraging another, it's within you my friend to see a better place around us,to see God in people instead of the beast or blind
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Date: 1/23/2023 8:34:00 AM
Good morning, amigo! Such an unselfish dude you are! Exactly, come to encourage. Some days we do get inspired by other poets. And yes, the kindness of the Lord shines in others. Just comment, not playing that game of wanting one in return. That’s called Love. And one has other life obligations rather than one liners in every poem, how lonely that must be! Pangie xx

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