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They Say

They say,
nothing stays the same forever.
I say,
please stay the same until I die.

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Unseeking Seeker

August 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Love. Vibrance. Tenderness. Embrace. Innocence. Sadly, they deteriorate.

Paula Goldsmith

September 1, 2025 at 10:46 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. Yes, they sure do deteriorate. I just had to write this after 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. They will kill their business. "Smile" as you write away.........

Line Gauthier

August 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM

lol ~ I hear you. I'm really hoping things will get better in the world though. We could use more peace ~

Paula Goldsmith

August 31, 2025 at 11:26 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. Yes, we need more peace and love in the world. I wrote this after 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. They will kill their business. "Smile" as you write away.........

I Am Anaya

August 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM

I really love your message. What you say goes, Paula! Hope all is well. xhugs

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you love my fun "They Say" write. It was fun to bring to life. I took a couple of days off and Now way behind. "Smile" as you write away.........

Ann Peck

August 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM

That's beautiful, Paula.

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "They Say" write to be, beautiful. It was fun to write. "Smile" as you write away.........

CayCay Godwin

August 28, 2025 at 7:35 AM

Well, I'm going to listen to you, not they. Super cute and clever. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "They Say" write to be, Super cute and clever. I just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. They will kill their business. Two places I love to go, guess No more. "Smile" as you write away.........

Hilda Greenhough

August 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM

A lot of truth in this.

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. I wrote this after 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. They will kill their business. Two places I love to go, guess No more. "Smile" as you write away.........

Yann Rolland

August 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM

so nice thinking, lovely written, enjoyed

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. It was fun to write. "Smile" as you write away.........

Andrea Dietrich

August 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Very nice. What a sweet message

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "They Say" write to be, Very nice. It was fun to write. "Smile" as you write away.........

David Crandall

August 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM

That's a nice thought!

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "They Say" write to be, a nice thought. It was fun to write. "Smile" as you write away.........

Mike Gentile

August 26, 2025 at 5:16 AM

Oh, Paula, your poem is short yet powerful! my sentiments exactly at many times of life! I hope you've been well, Happy Tuesday xxoo

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "They Say" write to be, short yet powerful. OK here... I took a couple of days off and Now way behind. Hope all is OK with you. "Happy Friday"... "Smile" as you write away.........

Joseph P. DiMino

August 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM

Wow! Few words, but a lifetime of love and devoted sharing. Perfect! You get a FAV!

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "They Say" write to be, Perfect. I see FAV??? Thanks. You made me very happy. "Smile" as you write away.........

Victor Buhagiar

August 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM

They say: Nothing new under the sun.

Paula Goldsmith

August 29, 2025 at 11:37 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. You are so right. There is, Nothing new under the sun. "Smile" as you write away.........

Yann Rolland

August 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM

this is quite delicious and touching, enjoyed every word wishes

Paula Goldsmith

August 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "They Say" write to be, quite delicious and touching. Just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. They will kill their business. Two places I love to go, guess No more. So I wrote this. "Smile" as you write away.........

Gershon Wolf

August 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Well... You get to change, but 'I' have to stay the same? lol. Sounds a bit lopsided to me.

Paula Goldsmith

August 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. Life does change all the time. I believe in change. Just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. They will kill their business. Two places I love to go, guess No more. So I wrote this. I bet you have made some changes over the years. "Smile" as you write away.........

Reya Suri

August 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Well, change is a huge part of our lives. To live happily is to accept change; it can be good or bad. Sending you light !

Paula Goldsmith

August 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. Yes, life does change all the time. I believe in change but I just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. They will kill their business. Two places I love to go, guess No more. So I wrote this. "Smile" as you write away.........

Panagiota Romios

August 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM

Nice, setiment! And you have a right to your opinion . Have you thought about other s who have to chabge or die? Like diabetics? Thank you for sharing. Pangie Spiritual changes are necessary for most, Also if we want higher goals we must stretch,i think. As I saidd, youhave a rigght to yoor opinion…. Pangie

Paula Goldsmith

August 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. I am talking about 2 companies making huge changes and Not for the good. Why will companies kill their business??? Does Not make any since. So I wrote this. Two places I did love to go, guess No more. I am Not Talking about People. "Smile" as you write away.........

Victor Buhagiar

August 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM

Loved the sentiment. though life has a habit of making us change.

Paula Goldsmith

August 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. Yes, life does change all the time. I just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. They will kill their business. Two places I love to go, guess No more. So I wrote this. "Smile" as you write away.........

Heidi Sands

August 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM

This is sweet. I like this Paula. Hugs :)

Paula Goldsmith

August 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. I just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. Why will companies kill their business??? Does Not make any since. So I wrote this. Hugs.. "Smile" as you write away.........

Kim Rodrigues

August 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Change is hard… Hugs ~ Kim

Paula Goldsmith

August 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. Yes, change is hard. I just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. Why will companies kill their business??? Does Not make any since. So I wrote this. "Smile" as you write away.........

sara Etgen-Baker

August 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM

I feel that way often times, too, Paula. Appreciate your sharing; wishing you a blessed evening, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

August 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. I just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. I am so mad over this. So I wrote this. "Smile" as you write away.........

Sara Kendrick

August 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM

We change a little everyday even though we can't see it and even our loved ones can't see it. If we get stagnant then we die. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

August 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. I just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. So I wrote this. "Smile" as you write away.........

Sotto Poet

August 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM

It echoes softly, like a distant dream, dear Paula :) - A glimpse of pure delight:

Paula Goldsmith

August 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you found my fun "They Say" write to be, A glimpse of pure delight. I just had 2 companies make huge changes and Not for the good. So I wrote this. "Smile" as you write away.........

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM

- Sounds like a wishful dream, Paula :) - A truly lovely dream :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

August 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. I am so tired of things changing. Two companies just made huge changes and Not for the good. Hugs... "Smile" as you write away.........

Jan Allison

August 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM

made me smile Paula! hugs jan xx

Paula Goldsmith

August 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM

I am delighted you dropped in with your comment. "Thank You" Glad you enjoyed my fun "They Say" write. So glad this made you smile. I love to give out smiles. Hugs... "Smile" as you write away.........

Paula Goldsmith

August 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM

They Say ~ Written:8/22/2025 ~ Written By Human Poet.........

They Say

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