They Stood Aloof

The new poet craved a just tad of attention, Not realizing others were at a poet laureates'convention. Or, let's say, that was simply their disdain and heartless ideation! I took her sincere hand, and told her that her poem was truly grand. Her eyes lit up, as though hearing a big band! I felt so good giving another a smiling hand. I do know what it's like to be new. And those first, warm supportive comments come into you. Hope, optimism then rise and gleam brightly, how true! " Do unto others, as you  would have them do unto you."              2/19/2021                 ~4~ Dedicated to Darlene de Beaulieu...your comments in my early days here and all these two years have blown me away. God bless you! Many read, few comment as you do. **** You brighten this community of poets. ***** I so admire you! What a fine, example you set for us all. Hugs, Panagiota Romios